For more than 100 years, the American Institute of Banking (AIB) has been the industry standard in professional continuing education and training for bankers. This practical education for the financial services industry is tailored for all levels of employees, from frontline staff to senior executives, helping managers map a career path for their employees.

AIB's national curriculum includes more than 100 programs on a range of banking topics with core courses in banking and business fundamentals and a range of additional topics including retail banking management and leadership; commercial, consumer and mortgage lending; marketing and sales, bank financial management, and compliance. These programs are available as stand-alone courses to meet a student's immediate needs and as building blocks that allow a student to earn AIB Diplomas and Certificates.

AIB Online Course Calendar

2009 AIB Course Catalog

HOW AIB ONLINE COURSES WORK:

The instructor will guide you through each lesson and will be available to answer questions and provide feedback on your assignments. Each week you will receive an assignment over the Internet. The assignment will include:

• Reading a chapter in your textbook (mailed to you prior to the start of a 10 or 16 week course) or online course material (for 5 week seminars). The textbook cost is included in the tuition.
• Completing a short assignment and either forwarding the assignment electronically to your instructor or posting it on the electronic class Discussion Board.
• Taking a self-check test.

In addition, you also will have some assignment where you will collaborate with other students using electronic discussion boards, chat rooms and e-mail. Students do not necessarily have to be online at a specific time each week; however, assignments must be completed on a timely basis.

Examinations: The semester length course (10-16 weeks) will have mid-term and final examinations. The 5-week seminars have a final examination only. Your overall grade for the class will be based on your performance on the weekly assignments and examinations.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE:

Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser 6.1 or Netscape Browser 6.2; Microsoft Excel is required for some courses.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:

There is a 100% refund for any cancellations or transfers made before the start of the class and upon the return of the textbook to ABA. Refunds will be made (less $100 cancellation fee) if received within 10 business days from the start of course and the return of the textbook, if applicable. Please include your packing slip or order number with the return of your textbook. You may request a transfer only once with a fee of $100.00. There are no refunds for cancellations received more than 10 business days after the start of the class.

AIB CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROGRAM

Some AIB courses are also available through a self-paced Correspondence Study Program. This option gives you the flexibility and control you need with the same great level of education that AIB has long provided.