As a member of the Chartered Banker Institute, you have access to exclusive learning resources available on our Toolkits. Our variety of learning resources develop both technical, soft skills and critical thinking, that will support your career development. 

Digital & AI e-learning

Digital & AI Evolution in Banking e-learning

Professional Banker Certificate E-learning

Professional Banker Certificate E-learning

Green and Sustainable Finance e-learning

Green and Sustainable Finance E-learning

Find a Qualification

Find a Qualification

Explore our range of Professional Qualifications

CPD Resources

Chartered Banker CPD Resources

We've gathered a range of resources together to support you in your further professional development. This includes reference books and articles, to videos and e-learning.

How to apply for a qualification

Your membership gives you free access to our elearning modules for:

  • Digital & AI Evolution in banking
  • Professional Banker Certificate
  • Green & Sustainable Finance Certificate.

Once you’ve completed the modules, you can become a fully qualified Certified member of the Institute, if you pass the relevant examinations and pay the relevant fee.

To find out how to apply for funding for a professional qualification, Search ‘professional qualifications’ on the NatWest intranet and access the NatWest Group Academy - Professional Development Page for more details.

You should always request funding for a professional qualification using your normal process as outlined on the NatWest Group Academy - Professional Development Page  before you register for a professional qualification with the Chartered Banker Institute.

If you want to fund the qualification yourself, we offer discounts for NatWest Group employees.

Associate Chartered Banker Diploma Transition - what you need to know

Great news! If you’ve already completed credit/lending modules, you may be eligible for transition credits toward the Associate Chartered Banker Diploma (ACBD). Scroll down for more details

FAQ's

I’ve completed Commercial Lending, Cert Lending Skills, or Dip Lending Skills. What does this mean for me?

You will receive two transition credits toward ACBD. You will need to complete two additional non-credit modules to earn the qualification. You can choose from the range of our new Associate-level qualifications: Professional Banker Certificate 2023, Sustainable Banking and Digital and AI Evolution in Banking.

I’ve completed Adv Dip Lending Skills or Cert in Working Capital. What does this mean for me?

You will receive one transition credit toward ACBD. You will need to complete three additional modules. The range of new Associate-level qualifications available to you are Professional Banker Certificate 2023, Sustainable Banking and Digital & AI Evolution in Banking.

I’ve completed Cert in Debt Restructuring. What does this mean for me?

You will receive one transition credit toward ACBD. You will need to complete three additional modules.  The range of new Associate-level qualifications available to you are Professional Banker Certificate 2023, Sustainable Banking, Digital & AI Evolution in Banking and Corporate and Commercial Lending.

What’s next?

Check the Become an Associate Chartered Banker page for more details or email [email protected] with any further questions.