Welcome to the Training Platform for The ACBA

The American Cannabis Bankers Association is committed to bridging the gap between the cannabis industry and the financial services industry in the United States. Recognizing the challenges and intricacies of cannabis banking due to the dichotomy of state and federal laws, the ACBA aims to advocate for clear, streamlined, and practical banking regulations for cannabis-related businesses (CRBs).

Benefits about ACBA Education and Membership

Registering for ACBA events couldn't be easier and the benefits to you and your organization are significant and immediate.

See what you get when you partner with the ACBA.

  • What are some of the benefits from the ACBA Training?
    Professionals who register for ACBA classes get a wealth of benefits with their registration:
    - Playbacks are included with EVERY registration and remain in your ACBA LMS dashboard without expiration!;
    - Additional registrations get added to your dashboard so you have all your training in one easy location;
    - ACBA Training is completely unbiased and transparent. The ACBA exists to educate professionals and bridge understanding between the cannabis and banking industries. We do NOT sell software, technology, or other non-educational requirements.

  • Is the training free, or is there a registration fee?
    - Many events at the ACBA are FREE for the public! These are often 'breaking news' events, proprietary research abstracts, trends and other educational insights for everyone.
    - In-depth training classes can be purchased for $295 and up. As with all other classes, this includes unlimited access to the playback recordings afterwards.
    - Check out our current scheduled courses, both FREE and with a Fee, by going to Upcoming Webinars on ACBA

  • Why should I consider an ACBA Membership?
    ACBA memberships come in 3 levels:
    - Financial Institutional Membership for Banks and Credit Unions
    - Corporate Membership for non-financial institutions, CRBs and other related businesses
    - Individual Membership for persons interested in advancing their own education and training

  • Does ACBA offer formal, on-demand certifications in Cannabis Banking?
    Yes! Our previous company that we founded, BankersHub, launched the industry's FIRST Cannabis Banking Professional certification in April 2020 and it has been updated several times to keep it current.
    - ACBA just launched in early 2024 the ADVANCED Cannabis Banking Professional certification for practitioners in banking seasoned and experienced in regulations and guidelines.