Development

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At Cornerstone, we strive to be the preferred provider of learning and education for credit unions, their staff, and volunteers. With a wide range of topics and venues, we offer a variety of industry related educational opportunities.

Cornerstone promises to deliver value priced training for your credit union with quality content and applicable solutions, presented by industry experts to enable the success of your credit union.

Development News

Council Day 2025: Culture, Risk, and Resilience—All in One Day

Cornerstone’s annual Council Day explores the real challenges facing credit unions. Don’t miss this free virtual event featuring expert speakers, council-specific sessions, and practical insights.


Finding My Voice as a Young Professional on the ELEVATE Stage

For one young professional, ELEVATE was a reminder of what makes credit unions, along with the entire credit union movement, so special.


Smarter Loan Protection for a Better Member Experience

Learn how real-time, in-app payment protection can boost adoption and streamline lending—register for the October 2 TruStage webinar.


ELEVATE: Leadership, Innovation, YP Energy, and More

From high-energy keynotes to a record-setting SYNG fundraiser, ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit delivered fresh ideas and shared wins for leaders across the Cornerstone region.


cuLEAD Academy Celebrates Class of 2025

Meet the cuLEAD Academy Class of 2025—emerging leaders with actionable plans, cooperative focus, and a clear path to lasting impact.

Upcoming Events

  • Webinar: The 5300 Survival Guide—Building a Reliable Call Report Process

    Online
    In this session, credit unions will learn to build a streamlined call report process so that it does not feel overwhelming. We will break down the essential components of a strong reporting workflow and highlight the most common challenges that credit unions face when preparing the 5300 in-house.
  • Webinar: Influencer Marketing

    Online
    Join the Marketing & Business Development Council for an engaging panel discussion with credit union marketing professionals who are actively using influencers to reach new audiences, tell their brand story, and drive engagement.
  • CEO Roundtable - Little Rock

    Little Rock, AR
    Opportunity for CEOs to engage in discussions with colleagues from around the region.
  • Consumer Lending Bootcamp: Session Two

    Online
    This comprehensive workshop is designed for credit union professionals looking to deepen their understanding of consumer lending. It covers the fundamentals of the lending process, effective marketing strategies for consumer loans, decision-making criteria, and practical application through case studies.
  • Webinar: Practical Tool to Combat AI Fraud

    Online
    Join the Fraud Council for a no-hype, vendor-free look from someone working on the operational side, just like you. This session is focused on AI Fraud and is designed for credit union professionals across member onboarding, fraud, lending, and operations.

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View the 2026 Professional Development Brochure to learn about our upcoming offerings.

2026 Professional Development Brochure

On-Demand Training Opportunities



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Extended Education

The credit union movement has unique programs designed to develop professionals in the industry. Learn more about in-depth training opportunities.

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