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Commercial Lending Schools

  • April 19-24, 2026
  • Emory Convention Center
  • Atlanta, GA

Excel in a complex commercial lending environment — and elevate your profit impact at your bank.

Today’s stressed lending and volatile economic environments demand smarter credit decisions, stronger risk management, and more profitable loan structuring. At the Commercial Lending Schools, you’ll learn effective lending strategies through a curriculum curated by industry leaders for new and seasoned lending and credit risk professionals. Strike the right balance in pricing models, risk management and regulatory compliance — for long-term bank performance.

Only at Commercial Lending Schools

Loan simulation (Foundational only)

With ABA’s Commercial Loan Simulation™, make decisions under pressure using several  real-world commercial bank loan examples.

Electives

Tailor your learning by choosing two sessions to explore your specific interests.

All-in-one executive center

Enjoy a full executive education experience under one roof at Emory.

Commercial Lending School - Foundational

April 19 – 24, 2026
This level is ideal for recent finance grads or bankers transitioning from other roles into lending. Junior lenders will get the core concepts needed to develop credit analyses, understand pricing models, and develop a lending strategy. 

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Commercial Lending School - Advanced

April 19 –24, 2026
This education helps more seasoned lenders hone their skills in high-level credit risk management, loan portfolio management and pricing. It also explores leading successful lending teams and ways to align lending strategy with the bank’s broader strategy.

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Who should attend?

Loan officers, credit analysts, credit risk professionals, portfolio managers and commercial lenders who want to acquire the necessary skills to excel in today’s competitive lending landscape. 
School Highlights

Why You Should Attend

Sharpen your skills 

Step up your high-level credit risk management, loan portfolio management and loan pricing skills. 

Learn to lead

The Advanced program teaches you how to lead a successful team of commercial lenders.

Connection opportunities

Peer discussions and evening events allow students to grow their network.

Keep Me Informed

Get updates on the next session of the Commercial Lending Schools. Contact Michella Rogers if you have any questions.

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