Bankers are invited to join the inaugural session of the Commercial Lending School on the Southern Methodist University campus April 27–May 2, 2025.
To help prepare bankers for current and future banking challenges, the SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox (SWGSB), in partnership with the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Commercial Lending School.
The program will consist of three levels. Level 1 is an introduction to lending, focusing on the critical topics that new loan officers need to jump start their careers. Level 2 offers more in-depth training on specific types of underwriting and portfolio management skills. An optional Level 3 offers additional education in the areas of credit risk management and leadership skills. At the conclusion of Level 2, a certificate of completion will be awarded. Following Level 3, an additional certificate of completion will be issued that includes both credit and leadership certification. Learn more at swgsb.org/cls.
William Chittenden, Ph.D., president and CEO of the SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox said, “We’re delighted to partner with the Texas Bankers Association to provide this comprehensive program that will develop dynamic banking leaders who will strengthen their organizations and communities.”
Chris Furlow, president and CEO of the Texas Bankers Association noted, “TBA has a long, rich history with SWGSB dating back to the banking school’s founding in 1957. Today, we’re redoubling our commitment to the future of Texas banking not only by continuing our significant financial support for SWGSB but also through this partnership to deliver America’s premier lending school experience.”
ABOUT THE SW GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING AT SMU COX
The mission of the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at SMU Cox is to be the most trusted educational source for loan officers, bank directors, regulators, commercial lenders, operations officers, marketing officers, and management professionals. Since 1957, SWGSB has been a nationally recognized leader in bank management education at the corporate level, serving financial services professionals with banking education, bank management training, and bank director training programs.
ABOUT THE TEXAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION
The Texas Bankers Association (TBA), founded in 1885, is America’s oldest and largest state banking association. TBA advocates for almost 400 member banks in Austin and Washington; trains more than 20,000 community bankers annually; provides nationally recognized bank services; and invests in Texas communities through financial literacy, scholarships, and charitable activities.
