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                              Canadian credit unions. We provide best-in-
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EMPLOYEES, LEADERS
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                              experts and credit union professionals,

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                              credit union lens and job-specific focus. Our
                              comprehensive training enhances the skillsets
                              of learners and can be applied to the job right
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                              We offer over 100 specialized credit union
                              courses, over 10 certificate courses and
                              7 nationally-recognized professional
                              accreditations and designations. We’re also
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TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                                                                                    KNOW YOUR BUSINESS                                                                        Working with Multi-Purpose / Collateral Mortgages ......                                53
                                                                                                                                                                                     Overview .........................................................................   37
                                                                                                                                                                                     Community Impact Certificate .......................................                 38   PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
YOUR PARTNER IN LEARNING                                                                  Customer Service &
                                                                                                                                                                                     Credit Union Financial Management (CUIC 225) .............                           36   Overview .........................................................................      54
& PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT                                                                Integrated Accessibility Standards .................................                  22
                                                                                                                                                                                     Credit Unions: Different by Design (CUIC 201) ...............                        38   Discover Your Personal Management Style ....................                            55
What We Offer .................................................................       6   Enterprise Risk Management for Managers ....................                          22
                                                                                                                                                                                     Overview of the Credit Union System ............................                     39   eCOACH ..........................................................................       55
Customized Learning Solutions ......................................                  7   Financial Abuse for Older Adults:
                                                                                          Recognize, Review Respond ............................................                23   Understanding Our Business ..........................................                39   Effective People Management:
Cancellation Policy ..........................................................        7                                                                                                                                                                                        The Science of Management ..........................................                    56
                                                                                          Financial Red Flags for Managers ....................................                 23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               eLEAD .............................................................................     56
                                                                                          Flag Financial Crime: Ongoing Learning Series ...............                         23   SALES & SERVICE
VIRTUAL CONFERENCES                                                                   8   Flag the Money 1 - Building Your Knowledge ..................                         24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders ....................................                    57
                                                                                                                                                                                     Overview .........................................................................   40
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The Heart of Coaching ....................................................              57
                                                                                          Flag the Money 2 - Applying Your Knowledge .................                          24   Contact Centre Kick Start Program ................................                   41
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Human Resoures Management (CUIC 325) ....................                               58
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS                                                               Flag the Money 3 – Expand Your Knowledge ...................                          24   MSR Start Series .............................................................       41
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Leadership Succession & Continuity:
Overview .........................................................................   10   Flag the Money for Directors ...........................................              25   Discover Your Personal Workplace Style ........................                      42   The Management Workshop ..........................................                      58
Business Designation ......................................................          11   Flag the Money for Executives ........................................                25   Member Sales & Service ..................................................            42   Managing Things, Leading People ..................................                      58
Financial Service Representation Accreditation .............                         11   Fraud Awareness .............................................................         25   Discover Your Personal Sales Style ..................................                42   Strategic Management for Credit Union Professionals
Lending Accreditations ...................................................           11   Handling Estates .............................................................        26                                                                                             (CUIC 325) .......................................................................      59
Management Designation ...............................................               11      Case Studies in Handling Estates ................................                  26
                                                                                                                                                                                     WEALTH & INVESTMENT
Member Service Accreditation .......................................                 11      Handling Estates - The Funamentals ..........................                      26                                                                                             PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE COURSES
                                                                                                                                                                                     Overview .........................................................................   43
                                                                                          Maintaining a Harassment Free Workplace                                               26                                                                                             Overview .........................................................................      60
                                                                                                                                                                                     #beyondtransactional ....................................................            44
                                                                                          Manitoba Accessibility Customer Service ......................                        28
AGRICULTURAL LENDING COURSES                                                                                                                                                         Wealth Scenarios & Conversation Starters ....................                        44   Making It Easy for Our Members with Apple Pay.............                              61
                                                                                          Percipio Compliance – Additional Compliance Courses
Overview .........................................................................   12   through Skillsoft..............................................................       28                                                                                             Making It Easy for Our Members with Google Pay ..........                               61
Advanced Agricultural Financial Statement Analysis .....                             12   Preventing Workplace Harassment ................................                      28   FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE                                                         Making It Easy for Our Members with Samsung Pay .......                                 61
Agricultural Credit: Problem Accounts & Collections .....                            13   Privacy Training ..............................................................       29   (FSR) COURSES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Product & Services (CUIC 185) .......................................                   62
Agricultural Financial Statement Analysis ......................                     13      Privacy Officer Training ...............................................           29   Overview .........................................................................   45
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Ramped Up & Ready for RRSP Season ............................                          62
Agricultural Lending (CUIC 346) ......................................               13      Your Role in Privacy & Information Security ................                       29   A Frontline Guide to the Mutal Fund Industry .................                       47
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) ....................                           62
                                                                                          Power of Attorney                                                                     29   Advanced RRSP Strategies .............................................               47
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  RESPs: The Fundamentals ..........................................                   62
COMMERICIAL / BUSINESS LENDING COURSES                                                    Robbery Preparedness ....................................................             30   Applied Financial Guidance eClass ..................................                 48
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               RRIFs - The Fundamentals .............................................. 63
                                                                                          Workplace Safety Awareness for Supervisors ................                           30   Core Credit Knowledge ...................................................            48
Overview .........................................................................   14                                                                                                                                                                                        Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) ..................                            63
                                                                                          Workplace Safety Awareness for Workers ......................                         30   Dealing with Advanced RRIF Accounts ...........................                      48
Advanced Business Lending ...........................................                15                                                                                                                                                                                           RRSPs: The Basics ........................................................           63
                                                                                                                                                                                     FSR Start Series ..............................................................      49
Applied Business Lending ...............................................             15                                                                                                                                                                                           RRSPs: The Fundamentals ...........................................                  63
                                                                                                                                                                                        Know Your Member, Manage Your Risk ........................                       49
Business Lending (CUIC 345) ..........................................               15   CONSUMER & PERSONAL LENDING COURSES                                                                                                                                                  Tax-Free Savings Account (TFAS) ..................................                      64
                                                                                                                                                                                        Loan & Investment Strategies in Action ......................                     49
Business Professional Development Program (BPDP) ....                                16   Overview .........................................................................    32                                                                                                TFSAs: The Fundamentals ..........................................                   64
                                                                                                                                                                                        Managing the Chronic Credit Seeker ...........................                    49
Business Structures in Canada ........................................               16   Applied Consumer Lending .............................................                33                                                                                             Term Deposits - The Fundamentals...............................                         64
                                                                                                                                                                                        Reading & Interpreting a Credit Report .......................                    50
Commercial Loan Collection ...........................................               16   Applied Delinquency & Collections .................................                   33
                                                                                                                                                                                        Reading & Interpreting Financial Statements .............                         50
Commercial Real Estate Lending ....................................                  17   Applied Residential Mortgage Lending ...........................                      34                                                                                             PARTNER PROGRAMS & TRAINING COURSES
                                                                                                                                                                                        Recommending Insured
Financial Statement Composition ..................................                   17   Case Studies in Advanced                                                                      Mortgages with Improvements ...................................                   50   Overview .........................................................................      65
Introduction to Business Financial Statement Analysis .                              17   Residential Construction Financing ................................                   34
                                                                                                                                                                                        Trusts, Powers of Attorney of Other Conservations ...                             51   Everything DiSC ..............................................................          66
                                                                                          Consumer & Residential Mortgage Lending (CUIC 210) ..                                 34
                                                                                                                                                                                        Your Role in Asset Liability Management .....................                     51   Harvard ManageMentor ..................................................                 67
                                                                                          Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
COMPLIANCE & RISK                                                                         (CUIC 240) ........................................................................   35   Managing High-Income, High Net-Worth Members .......                                 51   Risk Management Association (RMA) .............................                         67
Overview .........................................................................   18   Residential Construction Financing ................................                   35   Product & Service Knowledge Assesment ......................                         52   Skillsoft ...........................................................................   68
Anti-Money Laundering &                                                                   Risk-Based Lending .........................................................          35   Spotting Quality Referrals ..............................................            52   The Learning Edge ..........................................................            69
Counter Terrorist Financing: Carl’s Story .......................                    20
                                                                                          Self-Employed Borrowers ................................................              36   Talking Pensions at any Life Stage ..................................                52
Card Fraud .......................................................................   20
                                                                                          Small Claims & Security Realization .................................                 36   Understanding Time Value of Money ..............................                     53
Certified Executor Advisor
Designation Program (CICEA) .........................................                21
Code of Conduct: Your Guide For Expected Ethical &
                                                                                     21
Legal Behaviour in the Workplace ...................................
Compliance Officer’s Presentation Package ..................                         22

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YOUR PARTNER IN LEARNING
& PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

                                                                                                                  Customized
                                                                                                                  Learning Solutions
We work together with our industry to develop the next generation of leaders for credit unions.
We provide best-in-class learning solutions for credit union leaders, employees and board
directors. Our comprehensive programs are designed specifically for credit unions by industry
experts and credit union professionals.

What we offer
                                                                                                                  Need to develop your own
                                                                                                                  customized program?
We offer training and development in a variety of formats to accommodate different learning
styles and learning objectives.
                                                                                                                  Save time and money by
        eLearning                    Online eLearning modules that you can complete at your own pace.
                                                                                                                  working with us!
        eClass (instructor-led)      A series of online, instructor-led sessions with homework assignments.

                                     Courses that can be hosted as classroom sessions in your region or at your
        Classroom (instructor-led)
                                     credit union upon request.

                                     Audio based modules which can be accessed and listened to at the learner’s
        Podcasts
                                     convenience.
                                                                                                                  We offer three different   Joint Venture Model            Crowd Funding Model          Fully Customized Model
        Virtual Conferences          A series of online, role-specific webinar sessions.                          development models to      A new course is developed      Combining budgets and        For credit unions that
                                                                                                                                             with a credit union partner.   efforts on common areas of   require organization-specific
                                                                                                                  meet your budget and                                                                   information or branding.
                                                                                                                                                                            needs with multiple credit
        CUIC Self-Study or Cohort
                                     In-depth nationally recognized courses that can lead to a professional       customization needs:                                      unions.
                                     accreditation or designation.

                                     Facilitated courses or programs that combine online or audio components
        Blended Learning
                                     with instructor-led activities.

     Throughout the catalogue, you will see a ‘delivery type’ section under each course, look for the
     icons above to help you identify how the content will be presented.
                                                                                                                  How to Register                                           A cancellation of an enrollment in an instructor-
                                                                                                                  All of our courses and programs are offered through       led or eClassroom session, virtual conference or
                                                                                                                  our new learning portal, CCUA Campus. To register         webinar may be made without penalty if received in
                                                                                                                  for any of our courses, CCUA Campus login will            advance of the registration deadline. No-shows will
                                                                                                                  be required. To create an account, please contact         be charged 100% of the published price.
Position Roadmaps & Workbooks
                                                                                                                  clientsolutions@ccua.com. Once you are all set            Cancellations of an eLearning course or license
Our position-specific roadmaps point employees to appropriate learning at                                                                                                   may be processed within 10 business days of the
                                                                                                                  up, you can use the registration links within this
all levels of their career. It’s a great place to start when developing a learning                                                                                          purchase and will qualify for a full refund provided
                                                                                                                  catalogue to start learning!
curriculum and the accompanying workbook helps track progress.                                                                                                              the course or license has not been launched. Except
                                                                                                                  Contact Us                                                for the cancellation policy described above, all other
Visit ccua.com/cusource to access the position roadmaps.                                                                                                                    course payments and fees are non-refundable.
                                                                                                                  Learn more at www.ccua.com/cusource or contact
                                                                                                                  Client Solutions with any questions:
                                                                                                                  clientsolutions@ccua.com                                  It is expected that learners will assess the
                                                                                                                  1.888.367.1386                                            appropriateness of training by reviewing the course
                                                                                                                  Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET              descriptions and schedules in advance of purchase
                                                                                                                  Cancellation Policy                                       or registration.

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2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Developing Skills in our Changing World of Work
Join us on March 4, 2021 for our NEW 2021 Virtual Conference. This year’s virtual conference will offer
multiple sessions across four different streams.                                                                           2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Access in-demand and highly requested skill development sessions across the areas of human resources,
personal skill development, leadership and member relations. Mix and match any session to customize your
learning experience!

Event Schedule:

                       2021 Virtual Conference: Developing Skills in our Changing World of Work

    12:00 - 12:10 ET                                                Welcome

    12:10 - 12:25 ET                                           Opening keynote

                           Personal Skill                                     Leadership
                                                 Member Relations                                    HR Insights
    Track                  Development            (formerly Front Line
                                                                           (formerly Manager
                                                                                                    (formerly HR virtual
                            (formerly Admin                                / Supervisor virtual
                                                   virtual conference)                                  conference)
                           virtual conference)                                 conference)

                                                                                                      Managing
                            Top 5 Project         Truly Meaningful
                                                                                                    Absenteeism/
                            Management             Conversations:
    12:30 - 1:15 ET                                                              TBC                  Managing
                          Tips for Planning      Value Based Sales/
                                                                                                  Employees in a High
                           a Virtual Event.          Solutions
                                                                                                     Risk World

                                                   Build Member          Stress Management
                                                                                                   Converting to an
                          Practical Ways to      Relationships and              During
    1:30 - 2:15 ET                                                                                 Outcome Based
                         Prioritize Your Work     Trust in a Digital        Organizational
                                                                                                     Workforce
                                                   Environment                 Change

    2:15 - 2:45 ET                                            Speed networking

    2:45 - 3:30 ET               Influencing Without a Title                    Unconscious Bias / Inclusion

    3:30 - 3:45 ET                                             Closing remarks

Save 20% when you register before January 21st with our early bird promotion! For questions about
registration or group pricing, contact Client Solutions at 1.888.367.1386 or clientsolutions@ccua.com.                     Focused on your      “I really enjoyed the Frontline Virtual Conference and found it
                                                                                                                                                 really informative. I shared what I learned with the rest of my
                                                                                                                                                        co-workers and they all thought it was valuable as well.”
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
                                                                                                                           credit union needs            Recent participant, Diamond North Credit Union

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PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

The Credit Union Institute of Canada (CUIC®) has been providing university-level courses, professional                                                                         Service Accreditation
designations and accreditations for more than 45 years. These are specifically designed for Canadian credit
union employees and board of directors. They are jointly developed and updated annually by CUIC and                                                                            MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (MSR)
Dalhousie University, with support from credit union experts. They meet the high standards and rigour of                                                                       The individuals who earn this one-of-a-kind credential
academic learning, while providing the advanced industry and job-specific knowledge required for long-term                                                                     need to meet a series of rigorous knowledge and
professional growth.                                                                                                                                                           performance standards that both raise the bar on sales
                                                                                                                                                                               and service excellence, and recognize their invaluable
                                                                                                                                                                               role as ambassadors for their credit unions. An average
Overview                                                                                                                                                                       of 40 employees earn this credential each year.

                  NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
                                                                                                                                                                               FINANCIAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (FSR)
                    Credit unions across the country
                                                                                                                                                                               This well-rounded accreditation is nationally
                    respect the rigour of the CUIC
                                                                                                                                                                               recognized as providing an academic level of
content, and so many have incorporated them
                                                                                                                                                                               professional development for learners who assist
into position requirements. As a result, earning
                                                                                                                                                                               members by providing wise guidance during wealth
a designation/accreditation gives you credibility,
                                                                                                                                                                               and lending discussions. This program is a result of
promotability, and transferability – to say nothing
                                                                                                                                                                               a content development partnership with four credit
of a sense of pride in your accomplishment!                                                                          Business Designation                                      unions in Manitoba.
RELEVANT UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES                                                                                    FELLOW OF THE CREDIT UNION INSTITUTE OF
Since 1991 Dalhousie University has been our academic     NEW DIGITAL CREDENTIALS                                    CANADA (FCUIC)                                            Lending Accreditations
partner to develop content and standards for courses                                                                 This 8-course* designation program provides a balanced    BUSINESS LENDER
and professional designations and accreditations.         CUIC is one of the first institutions in Canada to offer   overview of key competency areas in general business
                                                          digital credentials to its learners. Share your CUIC       management and requires 2 years full-time experience      This accreditation lets learners develop their business
Our credit union-specific courses are jointly developed   accomplishments online in 3 easy steps:                    in the co-operative financial services industry. Upon     lending bench strength through various training
by Dalhousie University and subject matter experts                                                                   completion, you will become a “Fellow of Credit Union     methods. It takes lenders from foundational knowledge
within the credit union system. This committee                                                                       Institute of Canada”. The FCUIC designation is awarded    to complex credit situations, using real-life case studies
approach ensures that content meets university             1                    LEARN IT                             jointly by CUIC Inc. and Dalhousie University.            that reflect their day-to-day reality. The result: credit
standards and is relevant to the business, an important                         Enroll in the accreditation or                                                                 unions are more competitive, and that’s just good
factor when you want to transfer credits.                                       designation program of your                                                                    business!
                                                                                choice                               Management Designation
SELF-STUDY OR COHORT                                                                                                                                                           CONSUMER & RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LENDER
                                                                                                                     ASSOCIATE OF THE CREDIT UNION INSTITUTE OF
                                                                                                                     CANADA (ACUIC)                                            Personal lending is an important part of the credit union
CUIC courses are available in two formats:
                                                                                                                                                                               business. This accreditation is a cornerstone for a career
Self-Study
                                                           2                    EARN IT
                                                                                                                     This 13-course* designation program is designed to give
                                                                                                                     you an in-depth understanding of the key competency
                                                                                                                                                                               in personal lending. Learners who earn this accreditation
                                                                                                                                                                               have a firm foundation for making sound credit decisions
Learners register at any time during the year and work                          Receive a digital credential upon    areas in credit union business management and requires
                                                                                                                                                                               and an approach to service that sets them apart. It’s all
through the study guide at their own pace until their                           successful completion of each        the equivalent of 5 years’ experience in the financial
                                                                                level of the program                                                                           about managing risk and building lasting relationships.
selected exam date. The final grade is solely based on                                                               services industry. Upon completion, you will become an
the exam.                                                                                                            “Associate of Credit Union Institute of Canada”.

Cohort                                                                                                               The ACUIC designation is awarded jointly by CUIC Inc.       Get Started
Includes online class sessions to support the learner
while they work their way through the study guide.
                                                           3                    SHARE IT
                                                                                                                     and Dalhousie University.
                                                                                                                                                                                 CUIC courses throughout the catalogue are marked
Participants receive the added benefit of a subject                             Promote your accomplishments         * Credits from completed business degrees or                with a blue CUIC logo and the      Self-Study or
expert who will guide them through the course                                   online, on social media and on
                                                                                                                     certificates may be transferable.                           Cohort icon to help you identify them. Learn more at:
materials and provide current credit union examples.                            your email signature                                                                             ccua.com/cuic

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AGRICULTURAL LENDING COURSES                                                                                                                                                                                           AGRICULTURAL LENDING COURSES

                                                                                                                                       Agricultural Credit: Program Accounts & Collections

       HELP YOUR LOCAL                                                                                                                 Designed to enhance skills with problem accounts and collections, this challenging workshop will explore
                                                                                                                                       early detection and diagnosis of farm financial problems, negotiation and mediation, and security recovery
       FARMERS GROW                                                                                                                    issues. You will leave with an increased awareness of the global issues that affect agriculture, a better
                                                                                                                                       understanding of the changing landscape of agriculture, and enhanced negotiation skills to work with
                                                                                                                                       mediation boards and reach creative solutions.

                                                                                                                                       This is considered a difficult course with a substantial amount of information.

                                                                                                                                       AUDIENCE      Experienced agricultural lenders, collection staff and loans managers
                                                                                                                                       DURATION      4 days                                                                                     CONTACT US

                                                                                                                                       Agricultural Financial Statement Analysis
Agricultural lending can be challenging and high risk, which is why it is so important to know how                                     Are you new to agricultural lending and looking for the skills you need to start developing your career? Using
to properly assess and evaluate these businesses before a loan agreement is reached, how to                                            case studies and group discussion, this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to
structure the loan in the best interest of your credit union and how to manage accounts that                                           undertake agricultural credit analysis, loan structuring, monitoring, and the management of problem loans.
default. Our agriculture courses cover these topics and more.
                                                                                                                                       AUDIENCE      New agricultural lenders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                CONTACT US
                                                                                                                                       DURATION      4 days
                                                                                                               TYPES OF LEARNING
AGRICULTURAL LENDING COURSES                                                                                              Self-Study
                                                                                                              Classroom
                                                                                                                           Cohort

 Advanced Agricultural Statement Analysis

 Agricultural Credit: Program Accounts & Collections
                                                                                                                                       Agricultural Lending (CUIC 346)
 Agricultural Financial Statement Analysis
                                                                                                                                       This course addresses factors and issues associated with agricultural lending – farm
                                                                                                                                       financial accounting and financial statement analysis, agricultural production and marketing,
 Agricultural Lending (CUIC 346)                                                                                                       agribusiness development, taxation, appraisal of assets and security, agricultural law, and
                                                                                                                                       agricultural loan administration.
Contact clientsolutions@ccua.com to set up our classroom sessions at your credit union.
                                                                                                                                       This is a CUIC® course, designed with Dalhousie University.

                                                                                                                                       AUDIENCE   All agricultural lenders
                                                                                                                                       DURATION 15 weeks                                                                                         REGISTER
                                                                                                                                       CREDIT FOR Management Studies Program
Advanced Agricultural Financial Statement Analysis
Building on prior knowledge, this course will provide an in-depth perspective on advanced financial
statement analysis, evaluation of business expansion, risk assessment and the future of Canadian
agriculture. You will analyze real-life case studies, utilizing historical financial information together with
farm financial analysis software output, to provide information that can be used to create financial
benchmarks.

AUDIENCE          Experienced agricultural lenders
                                                                                                                    CONTACT US
DURATION          4 days

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COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LENDING COURSES                                                                                                                                                                         COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LENDING COURSES

                                                                                                                                      Advanced Business Lending

     BETTER SERVE                                                                                                                     You will learn about complex deals including the non-traditional SME borrower and syndicated
                                                                                                                                      lending. Working together with your peers and facilitator, you will work through exercises and
     BUSINESS                                                                                                                         case studies to expand your knowledge, and will leave with the skills required to meet the
     MEMBERS                                                                                                                          challenges facing individuals with senior levels of responsibility.

                                                                                                                                      AUDIENCE   Commercial lending managers or those advancing to senior roles
                                                                                                                                      DURATION 2 days or 5 sessions (90 minutes each)                                                           REGISTER
                                                                                                                                      CREDIT FOR Accredited Business Lender Program

                                                                                                                                      Applied Business Lending
                                                                                                                                      Through case studies, analysis and discussion, this course
                                                                                                                                      offers the aspiring and seasoned business lender an
                                                                                                                                      opportunity to learn and reinforce the fundamental
                                                                                                                                      concepts, skills and behaviours required to make sound
                                                                                                                                      lending decisions. You will create financial, industry,
                                                                                                                                      business, and management analysis documents, perform
                                                                                                                                      analyses of working capital and cash flow, and demonstrate
                                                                                                                                      the ability to make appropriate credit determinations.
It takes a lot of heart, determination and courage to start a business. Business owners need                                          Pre-requisite: Completion of the Business Lending (CUIC 345)
trusted financial advice and support to help them succeed. We offer courses for learners at any                                       or one year of experience in business lending.                              92% of recent participants said they
experience level to gain, and expand on, the applicable skills needed to make well-informed                                                                                                                       would recommend this course to others.
lending decisions.                                                                                                                    AUDIENCE   Employees with experience in financial
                                                                                                                                                 statement analysis
                                                                                                                                      DURATION 2 days or 4 online sessions (90 minutes each)
                                                                                              TYPES OF LEARNING                       CREDIT FOR Accredited Business Lender Program                                                             REGISTER
COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LENDING COURSES                                                                                      Self-Study
                                                                              eLearning        eClass        Classroom
                                                                                                                          Cohort

Advanced Business Lending

Applied Business Lending                                                                                                   11-15

Business Lending (CUIC 345)
                                                                                                                                      Business Lending (CUIC 345)
                                                                                                                                      This course focuses on the key concepts related to business loans, from administration
Business Professional Development Program (BPDP)
                                                                                                                                      to underwriting. Learners should have a solid understanding of financial statement
Business Structures in Canada                                                                                                         analysis for this course.

Commercial Loan Collection                                                                                                            This is a CUIC® course, designed with Dalhousie University.
Commercial Real Estate Lending
                                                                                                                                      AUDIENCE   All commercial/business lenders
Financial Statement Composition                                                                                                       DURATION 15 weeks                                                                                         REGISTER
                                                                                                                                      CREDIT FOR Accredited Business Lender Program & Management Studies Program
Introduction to Business Financial Statement Analysis

Contact clientsolutions@ccua.com to set up our classroom sessions at your credit union.

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COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LENDING COURSES                                                                                                                                                     COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LENDING COURSES

Business Professional Development Program (BPDP)                                                                 Commercial Real Estate Lending (CUIC 350)
The Business Professional Development Program is a premier learning program for employees who deliver            Building on the skills developed in CUIC 345 Business Lending, this 8-module
services to member business owners across the credit union system. The program’s design accommodates             course focuses on commercial real estate lending. The course takes students from
employees at all levels of experience and tenure regardless of role including partners from: cash                foundational concepts to complex lending situations including the underwriting
management, credit risk and underwriting.                                                                        of multi-tenant projects, condominium financing and sub-division development.
                                                                                                                 To reinforce both learning and applying real estate lending concepts, the course
There are 21 sessions in the BPDP program that take place throughout the year. Sessions cover topics that        includes templates, multiple examples, mini-cases and content review questions.
have been identified by credit union leaders as learning opportunities. Those who complete all 21 sessions,
and submit the three knowledge assessments, will be awarded a certificate of completion. Alternatively,          This is a CUIC® course, designed with Dalhousie University.
learners can complete any number of individual sessions.
                                                                                                                 AUDIENCE   Consumer mortgage lenders
AUDIENCE      Employees delivering services to member business owners                                REGISTER    DURATION 15 weeks                                                                                     REGISTER
DURATION      60 minutes per session                                                                             CREDIT FOR Accredited Commercial Lender Program and Management Studies Program

Business Structures in Canada                                                                                    Financial Statement Composition
According to Statistics Canada, small business comprises 99% of the total business ownership in Canada.          Credit union professionals are regularly presented with financial statements from their members. But
For this reason, this business segment is often vital to your credit union and community. This course            what needs to be accounted for in each statement? What should you be looking at and why? This course
introduces you to the forms of business ownership, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.          explores the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, and retained earnings. By focusing
Whether you are opening a new account or considering a loan request, you will develop the background             on increasing awareness of how financial statements are structured and what each component of the
knowledge you need to manage risk from the start.                                                                statement means, you will learn what type of information you can expect to find in each section, and
                                                                                                                 understand how to use them separately and together.
This course is a pre-requisite for several courses in the Personal Lending and Business Lending streams.
                                                                                                                 AUDIENCE     New commercial lenders, business account representatives,
AUDIENCE      Consumer and business lenders                                                                                   loan administrators, consumer lenders                                                    REGISTER
                                                                                                     REGISTER
DURATION      30 minutes                                                                                         DURATION     3 sessions (90 minutes each)

Commercial Loan Collection                                                                                       Introduction to Business Financial Statement Analysis
Supporting continued development within your commercial lending or collection role, this course will             Advance your understanding of financial statements with this interactive course focused on reading and
explore risk mitigation, loan portfolio preservation, and identifying the warning signs of default and           analyzing various financial statements and ratios from a lender’s perspective. Designed with the new
bankruptcy. Upon completion of this course, you will leave with tips and tools you can apply immediately.        commercial lending officer in mind, you will explore how to assess a business’ financial position based
                                                                                                                 on their financial statements and determine their credit worthiness for both short- and longterm debt
AUDIENCE      Consumer loan administrators, lenders and managers                                                 repaymenwt. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence you need to make better informed credit
                                                                                                     REGISTER
DURATION      3 days                                                                                             decisions for both your credit union and your member.

                                                                                                                 AUDIENCE     Commercial administrators and new lenders (up to 1 year of
                                                                                                                              underwriting experience)                                                                 REGISTER
                                                                                                                 DURATION     5 sessions (120 minutes each)

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                                                                                                                                        Compliance Officer’s Presentation Package

     PROTECT YOUR                                                                                                                       Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standards - Ontario Requirement

     CREDIT UNION                                                                                                                       Enterprise Risk Management for Managers

                                                                                                                                        Financial Abuse of Older Adults: Recognize, Review, Respond*

                                                                                                                                        Financial Red Flags for Managers

                                                                                                                                        Flag Financial Crime: Ongoing Learning Series

                                                                                                                                        Flag the MoneyTM 1 - Building Your Knowledge

                                                                                                                                        Flag the MoneyTM 2 - Applying Your Knowledge

                                                                                                                                        Flag the Money™ 3 – Expand Your Knowledge

                                                                                                                                        Flag the MoneyTM for Directors

                                                                                                                                        Flag the MoneyTM for Executives

                                                                                                                                        Fraud Awareness                                                                                        x-x   x-x

                                                                                                                                        Case Studies in Handling Estates

                                                                                                                                        Handling Estates - The Fundamentals

                                                                                                                                        Maintaining a Harassment Free Workplace                                                                x-x   x-x

                                                                                                                                        Manitoba Accessibility Customer Service

                                                                                                                                        Percipio Compliance – Additional Compliance Courses through Skillsoft

We have you covered for all your compliance and risk management training needs. Protect your                                            Power of Attorney                                                                                      x-x   x-x
credit union from potential fraud and financial crime, stay up to date on the latest compliance
                                                                                                                                        Privacy Officer Training
requirements and much more! Our courses have been developed in partner­ship with Canadian
credit unions and industry experts and meet all current training requirements.                                                          Your Role in Privacy and Information Security

                                                                                                                                        Preventing Harassment and Violence in the Canadian Workplace

                                                                                                                                        Preventing Workplace Harassment
                                                                                                          TYPES OF LEARNING
COMPLIANCE & RISK
                                                                                                 eLearning         eClass   Classroom   Robbery Preparedness

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing: Carl’s Story                                                 x-x        x-x      Workplace Safety Awareness for Supervisors

Card Fraud                                                                                                          x-x        x-x      Workplace Safety Awareness for Workers

Certified Executor Advisor Designation Program (CICEA)
                                                                                                                                        Contact clientsolutions@ccua.com to set up our classroom sessions at your credit union.
Code of Conduct: Your Guide For Expected Ethical & Legal Behaviour in the Workplace                                 x-x        x-x

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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing: Carl’s Story                                                Certified Executor Advisor Designation Program (CICEA)
An educational 14-minute video that brings anti-money laundering (AML) and                                         This course introduces you to a roadmap of steps within the stages of handling a
counter-terrorist financing (CTF) to life. Carl’s Story follows Carl and his team of                               deceased member’s account. These steps ensure that both the members’ assets
placement specialists as they try to launder their criminal profits through several                                and the credit union are protected. After completing this course, you will be well-
different industries, including financial institutions. This video illustrates the important                       rehearsed in the fundamental terminology required to handle an estate account
role of trained employees in detecting and reporting suspicious transactions.                                      effectively. You will also have tools at your disposal for frequently asked questions.

Offered as an annual license.                                                                                      The full on-line curriculum consists of 7 modules, followed by a comprehensive one hour examination.

AUDIENCE      All employees                                                                                        The modules are:
                                                                                                      CONTACT US   • Getting Started; Duties of an Executor / Executrix
DURATION      14 minutes
                                                                                                                   • Financial Considerations
                                                                                                                   • Property
                                                                                                                   • Trusts
                                                                                                                   • The Estate and Probate
New course: Card Fraud                                                                                             • Challenges of Estate Administration
                                                                                                                   • Benefits of the CEA
The preference to use debit or credit cards brings a greater need to safeguard the sensitive data and
personal information on these cards from theft. This 20-minute interactive, online course provides                 Upon completion of all modules and a successful examination (passing grade of 70%), the candidate will be
employees with:                                                                                                    awarded the CEA designation by the Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors (CICEA cicea.ca)
•    an overview of card fraud, including the different types of card transactions
                                                                                                                   AUDIENCE      Member service representatives
•    an introduction to the common methods criminals use to steal cards and card data                                                                                                                                     REGISTER
                                                                                                                   DURATION      7 modules plus exam
•    an introduction to ATM and POS terminal tampering
•    an overview of chip (i.e., EMV) technology and its benefits
•    techniques and best practices for protecting our members from card fraud

AUDIENCE      All employees
                                                                                                       REGISTER
                                                                                                                   New course: Code of Conduct: Your Guide For Expected Ethical & Legal
DURATION      20 minutes                                                                                           Behaviour in the Workplace
                                                                                                                   The Code of Conduct (the “Code”) outlines the expected standards of ethical and legal behaviour required
                                                                                                                   by all employees, regardless of location, role or level of seniority. This 20-minute online course provides
                                                                                                                   employees with an opportunity to review the Code and test their knowledge of the key terms, principles
                                                                                                                   and best practices required to comply with the Code, including:

                                                                                                                   •   a link to the Code of Conduct
                                                                                                                   •   an overview of the Code and its importance;
                                                                                                                   •   and best practices to demonstrate the expected ethical and legal
                                                                                                                       behaviour in the workplace

                                                                                                                   AUDIENCE      All employees
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          REGISTER
                                                                                                                   DURATION      20 minutes

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Compliance Officer’s Presentation Package                                                                           Financial Abuse of Older Adults: Recognize, Review, Respond*
This training package is designed for use by compliance officers to educate                                         This award-winning course provides an in-depth look at how older members can become
directors, executives and senior managers on anti-money laundering (AML) and                                        victims of financial abuse by family, friends or caregivers. True-to-life video scenarios show
counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and the credit union’s own AML regime. The                                       examples of how the credit union can help. This program will develop your ability to recognize
package includes a preparation guide, a customizable, fully scripted PowerPoint™                                    financial abuse, review your options and respond constructively. The course explores topics
presentation, and a one-year license for the Carl’s Story video.                                                    based on abuse of assets, credit, and Power of Attorney. It ends with a short test and includes
                                                                                                                    downloadable reference material as well as links to federal, provincial and local services.
AUDIENCE      Compliance officers presenting to directors, executives,                                CONTACT US    *This course now qualifies for 1 CE credit for those with a PFP® designation through the Canadian
              and senior managers                                                                                   Securities Institute (CSI).

                                                                                                                    AUDIENCE      All employees
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           REGISTER
                                                                                                                    DURATION      25 minutes
Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standards
- Ontario Requirement
The objective of this program is to provide you with the practical knowledge and skills required to create
an inclusive, safe, and welcoming workplace. This course includes interactive exercises with scenarios you          Financial Red Flags for Managers
may encounter when working with colleagues or customers who have disabilities. Upon completion, you
will be able to describe key components of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and         Venturing beyond basic financial statements, this course will increase your understanding of new
Human Rights Code in relation to your workplace. You will understand your responsibilities and rights in the        governance trends as they apply to financial rules. The insights explored will examine why financial literacy
workplace under AODA and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR).                                  is needed, how to recognize red flags and how to support financial reporting decisions by challenging
                                                                                                                    assumptions. While you renew the strategic, ethical perspective you bring to financial reporting, you will be
                                                                                                                    provided valuable opportunities to discuss how to forge new business relationships with your board.
AUDIENCE      All employees
                                                                                                       REGISTER
DURATION      30 minutes
                                                                                                                    AUDIENCE        Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CONTACT US
                                                                                                                    DURATION        1 day

Enterprise Risk Management for Managers
Credit unions are all about serving their members’ needs while taking risks. Every transaction and each             Flag Financial Crime: Ongoing Learning Series
decision made has an element of risk to it. How do “well run” financial institutions identify, organize and
measure this risk? What risks are important for credit unions to explicitly manage? This course builds on           This series of micro-learning courses keeps anti-money laundering and financial crime issues in the
the concepts of enterprise risk management and will address concerns with developing an approach to                 forefront of the minds of your entire staff. Key concepts from the annual Flag the Money courses are
managing risk. It will focus on risk that is important to manage and examine different types of risk: credit,       reinforced and related financial crime topics are introduced. Compliance officers can respond quickly to
                                                                                                                    changes in legislation and FINTRAC Guidance with timely updates.
regulatory, operating, and reputational.
                                                                                                                    Each microlearning module is 3–9 minutes long. These highly-concentrated lessons include new financial
AUDIENCE        CEOs/General Managers, CFOs, and risk management officers                                           crime subjects not addressed in your annual AML training, such as sanctions, short updates to highlight
                                                                                                      CONTACT US
DURATION        1 day                                                                                               FINTRAC’s newest releases such as their “Red flags related to terrorist financing,” skill-building exercises
                                                                                                                    that help front line staff “Ask Good Questions” and hot topics like “Human Trafficking.” Compliance officers
                                                                                                                    may suggest topics or offer case studies for future modules.

                                                                                                                    AUDIENCE      Credit union employees at all levels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           REGISTER
                                                                                                                    DURATION      72 minutes in total (12 lessons, 3-9 minutes per lesson)

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Flag the MoneyTM 1 - Building Your Knowledge                                                                     Flag the MoneyTM for Directors
This award-winning course builds a critical foundation of risk-based, anti-money                                 This course focuses on the governance information needed to effectively oversee
laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) knowledge. It includes                                    the anti-money laundering (AML) compliance regime at your credit union both as a
role-specific information and assessments for various employee groups. After                                     standalone program and as a key component of enterprise risk management. After
completing this course, participants will know the three stages of money laundering,                             building a strong foundation of AML and counter‑terrorist financing (CTF) knowledge
sources of terrorist financing, and relevant examples of methods used by criminals                               through interactive exercises and interviews with experts, you will focus on specific
and terrorists. Participants will also learn which government agencies require reports                           information that your board needs from the compliance officer to ensure that their
and records under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing                               AML/CTT program meets legal and social obligations while protecting the credit
(PCMLTF) Regulations.                                                                                            union’s assets and reputation.

AUDIENCE        All employees                                                                                    AUDIENCE      Board members
                                                                                                     REGISTER                                                                                                          REGISTER
DURATION        75 minutes                                                                                       DURATION      35 minutes

Flag the MoneyTM 2 - Applying Your Knowledge                                                                     Flag the MoneyTM for Executives
This highly engaging course is designed for employees who have completed Flag                                    This course focuses on the information needed to effectively manage the
the Money™ in a previous year. It reinforces a strong foundation of anti-money                                   anti-money laundering (AML) compliance regime at your credit union both as an
laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorist financing (CTF) knowledge by leveraging                                   independent program and as a key component of enterprise risk management.
role-specific information. This course features case studies based on examples                                   After building a strong foundation of AML and counter‑terrorist financing (CTF)
provided by credit union compliance specialists, video interviews with subject                                   knowledge through interactive exercises and interviews with experts, you will focus on
matter experts, and role-playing exercises to help employees learn how to ask                                    specifics needed from the compliance officer to ensure that your AML/CTF program
the right questions.                                                                                             meets or exceeds legal and social obligations while protecting your credit union’s assets
                                                                                                                 and reputation.
AUDIENCE      All employees who have completed Flag the Money 1
                                                                                                     REGISTER
DURATION      65 minutes                                                                                         AUDIENCE      Senior management and executive teams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       REGISTER
                                                                                                                 DURATION      35 minutes

Flag the MoneyTM 3 - Expand Your Knowledge
                                                                                                                 New course: Fraud Awareness
This compact 30-minute online course provides deeper insights into crucial
compliance topics such as beneficial ownership and PEPs (politically exposed                                     Today, our members have a wider choice of products, technology and services than ever before. These
persons). It is intended for staff who have taken Flag the Money 1 and 2 in previous                             choices, however, bring with them a greater need to safeguard against financial fraud to protect their personal,
years. The content expands the employees’ understanding of anti-money laundering                                 business and financial information. This 20-minute interactive, online course provides employees with:
activities by showing their relationship to other financial crimes such as bribery and
corruption or fraud. Our new dramatic video introduces Sandra, the hard-working                                  •   an overview of fraud, including the different types and the potential impacts;
compliance officer who listens carefully as various staff members point out unusual                              •   common methods criminals use to commit fraud; and
transactions in the business account of “Chez Maurice,” a local restaurant. As the                               •   techniques and best practices for protecting our members—and the credit union—from fraud.
pieces fall into place, Sandra uncovers the financial trail of bribery and corruption
which contributes to the police investigation of a provincial politician and her                                 AUDIENCE      All employees
husband, the credit union member who owns “Chez Maurice.”                                                                                                                                                              REGISTER
                                                                                                                 DURATION      20 minutes

AUDIENCE      Credit union employees at all levels who have completed Flag the Money
              1—Build Your Knowledge and Flag the Money 2—Apply Your Knowledge                       REGISTER
DURATION      30 minutes, including completion of the assessment

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Handling Estates - The Fundamentals
This course introduces you to a roadmap of steps within the stages of handling a deceased member’s
account. These steps ensure that both the members’ assets and the credit union are protected. After
completing this course, you will be well-rehearsed in the fundamental terminology required to handle an
estate account effectively. You will also have tools at your disposal for frequently asked questions.

AUDIENCE      All employees requiring an introduction to handling member estates
                                                                                                      REGISTER
DURATION      60 minutes

Case Studies in Handling Estates
Through case studies, group work and interactive analysis, this course will focus on a systematic, five-step
approach to handling estates. You will work through common estate scenarios with escalating levels of
challenges and complexity, concentrating on mitigating potential liabilities, preserving the member’s assets
and protecting the interests of your credit union.

AUDIENCE      Member service representatives
                                                                                                     CONTACT US
DURATION      4 sessions (90 minutes each)

New course: Maintaining a Harassment Free Workplace
A safe and healthy workplace is everyone’s responsibility.This 30-minute interactive, online course is the
                                                                                                                  Expand your mind.
                                                                                                                  Earn credibility.
cornerstone for understanding our role in helping create and maintain an inclusive and respectful workplace,
free from bullying, discrimination and violence.

Learners will be provided with an introduction to:
• the legislation in place to prevent workplace harassment

                                                                                                                  Grow your career.
• the types of behavior that constitute harassment, bullying, and workplace violence
• their responsibilities to recognize and report inappropriate conduct

AUDIENCE      All employees
                                                                                                     REGISTER
DURATION      20 minutes

                                                                                                                                                                      Academic courses, accreditations, and designations
                                                                                                                                                                      for the professional development of credit union
                                                                                                                                                                      employees and directors.

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Manitoba Accessibility Customer Service                                                                              Privacy Officer Training
The Manitoba Accessibility Customer Service e-learning program presents an interactive design for                    Are you aware of how significantly recent privacy
education and training under the Accessible Customer Service Standard. The goal of this training program             developments impact your credit union? Does your credit
is to give participants knowledge and information which they can apply to working with and serving people            union have the necessary safeguards in place to reduce
with disabilities.                                                                                                   the risk of a privacy or security breach? In this course, we
                                                                                                                     discuss hot topics in privacy and review legislative changes
AUDIENCE       All employees (Mandatory for Manitoba)                                                                and recent investigations. You will gain valuable insight into
                                                                                                       REGISTER      the importance of applicable privacy laws and compliance,
DURATION       25 minutes
                                                                                                                     the changing technological landscape and their impact on                         100% of recent participants said they
                                                                                                                                                                                                      would recommend this course to others.
                                                                                                                     privacy, and strategies to better safeguard information.

                                                                                                                     AUDIENCE      Privacy officers, risk management officers, and
Percipio Compliance – Additional Compliance Courses through Skillsoft                                                              staff with responsibilities for vendor oversight
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    REGISTER
                                                                                                                     DURATION      3 sessions (60 minutes each)
Starting in January 2020 we’re offering a collection of compliance-related eLearning from Skillsoft all at the
affordable price $9 per course. Courses include:

·    Business Ethics
                                                                                                                     Your Role in Privacy and Information Security
·    Preventing Identity Theft
·    Promoting a Substance Free Environment                                                                          Credit unions face a growing need to keep member information private and secure. There are privacy laws
·    Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace                                                                    in Canada that govern the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by your credit union. In
                                                                                                                     2014, 84% of financial institutions in Canada reported fraud; 5% was generated by employees. This course
·    Bridging the Diversity Gap
                                                                                                                     will provide the information employees need to manage these risks. This course reviews the 10 privacy
·    Your Role in Workplace Diversity                                                                                principles by aligning each to a credit union scenario. You will learn how to spot information security threats
·    Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation                                                                                  and understand what leads to a privacy breach.

AUDIENCE       All credit union employees                                                                            AUDIENCE      Member service representatives, lenders, wealth management
                                                                                                      CONTACT US                                                                                                                    REGISTER
DURATION       25 minutes                                                                                            DURATION      75 minutes

                                                                                                                     New course: Power of attorney
Preventing Workplace Harassment
                                                                                                                     Through this 25-minute course, gain the knowledge to understand the benefits and limitations of Powers
While credit unions across Canada are dedicated to providing a working environment in which all
                                                                                                                     of Attorney and build your self confidence in accepting Powers of Attorney. Explore different scenarios
employees are treated with respect, dignity and tact, what constitutes as harassment may not always
                                                                                                                     concerning Powers of Attorney including what to look for, what questions to ask and how to look out for the
be clear. Through case studies, dialogue and lecture, this course will build and enhance your knowledge
                                                                                                                     best interest of your members.
of strategies to effectively handle inappropriate behaviour and workplace harassment in diverse
organizations. It explores the responsibilities of employees at all levels, as well as individual action planning,
                                                                                                                     Learners will be provided with an introduction to:
utilizing the credit union’s existing policy to make the model of a harassment- free workplace tangible and
                                                                                                                     • the legislation in place to prevent workplace harassment
real in the culture of the organization.                                                                             • the types of behavior that constitute harassment, bullying, and workplace violence
                                                                                                                     • their responsibilities to recognize and report inappropriate conduct
AUDIENCE       All employees                                                                          CONTACT US
DURATION       Half day                                                                                              Note: This course was created from the perspective of Affinity Credit Union based in Saskatchewan and there
                                                                                                                     may be some provincial differences

                                                                                                                     AUDIENCE      Front line staff
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    REGISTER
                                                                                                                     DURATION      25 minutes

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Robbery Preparedness
                                                                                                                   eClasses are a great
A robbery is a rare and traumatic event that is a reality of our business. Your first instinct may be to panic.
                                                                                                                   way to develop new
But knowing the right steps to take in a robbery situation, can keep you focused and calm, and ultimately
can help keep everyone safe.
                                                                                                                   skills that can be
In this 30-minute, fast-paced eLearning module you’ll learn what your priorities should be in a robbery
                                                                                                                   applied directly
situation, no matter what your role, and how you can keep yourself and others safe.
                                                                                                                   to your job
This course is suitable for one-time or annual completion.
                                                                                                                   They cover important topics for credit union
                                                                                                                   employees working in various roles, through
AUDIENCE      All employees                                                                                        a series of in-depth, instructor-led sessions.
                                                                                                       REGISTER    Check out our most popular courses of 2020:
DURATION      45 minutes

                                                                                                                   TOP 10 ECLASSES OF 2020
                                                                                                                   1. Introduction to Business
                                                                                                                      Financial Statement Analysis
Workplace Safety Awareness for Supervisors                                                                         2. Applied Consumer Lending
                                                                                                                   3. Applied Delinquency & Collection
This eLearning course is designed to provide supervisors with an understanding of health and safety
responsibilities in the workplace. It provides information on how to recognize, assess and control workplace       4. Financial Statement Composition
hazards. It also provides information on how to evaluate controls that have been put into place.                   5. Applied Residential Mortgage Lending
                                                                                                                   6. Residential Construction Financing
Specific topics that are covered included legislated health and safety responsibilities, the Internal              7.   Self Employed Borrowers
Responsibility System, the rights of workplace parties including workers’ rights. It also provides information     8. Advanced RRSP Strategies
on the supervisor’s role in workplace management.
                                                                                                                   9.   Applied Business Lending
                                                                                                                   10. Dealing with Advanced RRIF Accounts
AUDIENCE      Credit union supervisors and managers with direct reports
                                                                                                       REGISTER
DURATION      45 minutes                                                                                           Look for the eClass icon       to identify the
                                                                                                                   eClass(es) that pertain to your job. Class
                                                                                                                   sizes are limited, so register today!

Workplace Safety Awareness for Workers
This comprehensive self-paced eLearning program will provide workers with information about their health
and safety rights, roles and responsibilities in relation to workplace safety. Specific topics that are covered
include the Internal Responsibility System, the rights and responsibilities of workplace parties, supervisor
duties and common workplace hazards. A brief overview of the Workplace Hazardous Material Information
System (WHMIS) is also provided.

AUDIENCE      Credit union employees
                                                                                                       REGISTER
DURATION      45 minutes

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