Member CE Review

ICB members who attend training programs that have not been approved for continuing education credit by the ICB can determine the number of credits they may claim in one of two ways:

1. Independent Review

Formal training programs that directly relate to the ICB examination outlines are eligible for CE credits. ICB members may compare the course content to the examination outline(s) and claim 1.0 credit for every 50 minutes of relevant instruction. 
 
Credits that do not end on a quarter hour should be rounded to the nearest quarter. For example:

A 90-minute Anti-Money Laundering Course = 1.8 credits, rounded to the nearest quarter = 2.0 CRCM/CFSSP Credits

Breaks, mealtimes, networking opportunities and non-relevant sessions should not be claimed for CE credit.


2.  CE Member Review Request Form

ICB members may submit the course to ICB for CE credit review independently. To do so, complete the Member CE Review Request Form, (see below). Please attach a timed agenda of the program along with speaker bios and fax or mail it to ICB at the phone OR mailing address indicated on page two of the application.

We will review the program to determine its relevance and calculate the credits accordingly.

There is no charge for the review; however, there is a 6-week review period for this option. Once a decision is reached, you will be notified via email.

The Member Continuing Education Review Request Form is available in two formats: 
Word 2007 Version or PDF Form Version.

Members are prohibited from using these approvals in promotional materials.

CE Filing Instructions for the ICB Member Attendees

ICB members are required to submit a specific number of continuing education credits every three years. However, they are encouraged to submit at least once a year to prevent becoming behind in their requirements. To report CE credits, ICB members should:

1. Go to www.icbmembers.org
2. Log in using your Member ID and password.
3. Go to "Submit Continuing Education Credits."
4. Follow instructions to submit CE credits


Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I determine the number of credits I may claim for a CE program?

A. There are two options available to you. You may independently review the course OR submit them for CE credit review. To independently review the course, you should compare the agenda against the exam outline for your designation and claim 1.0 credit for every 50 minutes of relevant instruction. If you do not feel comfortable independently reviewing the course, you may complete the Member CE Review Request Form, attach a timed agenda of the program along with brief descriptions of the sessions and speaker bios and mail or fax it to ICB. We will review the information for you and respond to you, via email.

Q. What does ICB need to review a program?

A.  Program submissions should include a completed CE Provider Application, a timed agenda with brief descriptions of each session and speaker bios.  In some cases, a payment of $50 per course is also required.

Q.  How long does it take to review and approve a program for ICB credit?
A.  Program submissions take approximately 4-6 weeks to review. An email response will be sent to you directly.

Q.  How does ICB determine whether or not a program is approved for CE credit?
A. ICB will review courses and award full or partial credit based on the programs relevance to the ICB Exam Outlines, www.aba.com/icb/exam.  While some topics are job specific, credit awards will be based on the programs relevance to ICB's exam outlines, which may slightly vary from specific job functions.

Q. Are all programs awarded credit based on a 50-minute credit hour?
A. Yes, all programs are awarded credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. In instances where credits fall short of quarter hours, credits will be increased to the nearest quarter.

Q. Once an approved program is over, how should members report credits?
A. ICB members are required to submit their credits via the Member Services page of the ICB website, www.icbmembers.org.  You will need their member ID and password to access your personal records. If you cannot recall this information, you should contact ICB directly at icb@aba.com.

Q.  How long will it take for credits to appear in my record?
A. Once a program is successfully submitted, they system may take up to 48 business hours to hit your record. If, after submitting a course, 48 hours passes and the courses does not appear on your 'My Continuing Education Credits' page, please contact ICB at icb@aba.com.

Q. When are CE credits due?
A. Regardless of when your CE cycle ends, credits are due on January 31. To see your actual three-year reporting period, please login to Member Services and select "My Continuing Education Credits."