Commercial Lending
Readiness Program
Welcome to the Learning Practice
Are You …
- Curious about how bank lending works and want to learn more?
- Employed in a financial institution and ready to grow your career?
- Recently graduated in business or finance & looking for next steps?
- A Financial Institution interested in contracting experts to train your employees on complex bank lending programs?
Course Objective:
Our Commercial Lending Readiness Program is designed to fully prepare entry-level resources to begin their career in the Commercial Lending Business
Our Commercial Lending readiness Program
The 2-month program will involve completing online learning modules, viewing educational videos, studying training documents and receiving in-person training and assessments from our business experts.
Attendees will have access to TLP team members and will receive mentoring and guidance to develop their awareness of day-to-day life in the commercial lending industry.
The 8 Week Program Summer 2025
WEEK 1 Online Learning Modules and Study Assignments
Week 1 The first week will begin with an introduction to the learning platform and an overview of the syllabus and activities.
The attendees will then be required to complete the online learning modules and knowledge checks and read the learning material that will be provided.
Week 2: Introduction to the Basics of Commercial Lending
Week 2 will be virtual training with our business experts covering the key aspects of commercial lending including a walkthrough of a glossary of business terms and the use of credit agreements.
WEEK 3: Overview of Loan Operations and Servicing
Week 3 is an overview of Loan Operations and Loan Servicing where we will do a deep dive into lending operations, understanding operating models, roles and responsibilities and walking through processes for lifecycle events to understand the key activities, controls and best practices.
WEEK 4: Introduction and Review of Lending Technology
Week 4 During this week, attendees will receive an introduction into the technology used in Commercial Lending. This will include introductory training in operating solutions including Loan IQ, ACBS and AFS as well as understanding the solutions and platforms that are used in other areas of the business
WEEK 5: Overview of the Industry, Interviews with TLP Team Members
Week 5 begins with an introduction to the banking and lending industry. We will give an overview of the leading banks and financial institutions, with a more in depth discussion of certain banks. This week will also include a review of the LSTA site and interviews from our TLP team members.
In Week 6 the attendees will be given a group assignment. The attendees will be required to present their completed assignment for assessment at the end of the week.
During week 7 the attendees will be shadowing TLP team members on client engagements to gain further understanding of the business and the use of lending solutions. This week will provide an opportunity for the attendees to hear from industry professionals on their experiences and opinions on the current and future commercial lending market.
Week 8 The final week of the program will be focused on preparing the attendees for entry into the lending job market and preparations for working in the corporate world. This will include creating resumes, interview preparation, interpersonal skills and best practices.
