New Certification Program available for Volunteers

April 2, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Katye Long
CUNA Communications; (608) 231-4038
klong@cuna.coop

MADISON, Wis. – Volunteers now have the opportunity to receive credentials recognizing their training and educational efforts on behalf of credit unions through the new CUNA Volunteer Certification Program.

The new Certified Credit Union Volunteer designation has two available training tracks to choose from:

• Board of Directors track – includes oversight of entire credit union operation and strategic planning. Specific areas of study cover: safety and soundness; governance; CEO oversight; board operations and development; and strategic planning.
• Supervisory Committee track – explores audits, risk assessments, and related credit union issues. Areas of study focus on: credit union knowledge and committee governance; annual audit requirements; risk assessments and audit plan; internal audits; and board operations and development.

Volunteers may choose either a self-study or an on-site training format to earn their certification. Those who prefer the on-site setting may attend the CUNA Volunteer Certification School, which is next offered Sept. 7-12 in San Diego. The self-study learners have the option to choose their learning activities. Certain previously-earned credits from CUNA coursework may be eligible as transfer credits to apply toward the program.

For more information on the certification program, go to training.cuna.org, and click on the “Self-Study Certificate Program” link on the left-hand side of the page. From there, click the “CUNA Volunteer Certification Program” logo near the bottom of the page. Questions may also be directed to (800) 356-9655, ext. 4139, or e-mailed to elearning@cuna.coop.

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