For those who enjoy the flexibility of online training but value the interaction they get from in-person training, CU*Answers University offers virtual training. This type of training allows credit union staff to participate from the comfort of their own desk while still being able to interact with an instructor and course participants in real time. Following are details about CU*Answers virtual training options.
Webinars
Whether out of state or around the block, clients can attend CU*Answers University webinars for free, and without the cost of travel, making this a very cost-effective option. Webinars are a great choice for those who prefer a virtual learning environment that involves some level of interaction with the instructor and other participants. For a complete list of pre-scheduled webinars, see the training schedules beginning on page 25 and look for “webinar” in the Format column.
In addition to offering pre-scheduled webinars, CU*Answers offers webinars scheduled throughout the year. To register for these webinars, please watch for an email invitation, which will be sent to all those on the CU*Answers Client News email distribution list. To be added to this list, contact the CU*Answers Writing Team at clientnews@cuanswers.com.
Education Express
Held monthly, the brief Education Express webinar focuses on upcoming training events, software upgrades, and more. This webinar series also serves as a refresher for CU*BASE tools clients may have forgotten about. Additionally, participants learn about CU*Answers documentation, including AnswerBook, CU*BASE online help, and other resources that help clients make the most of the CU*BASE toolset.
Dashboard Dives
CU*BASE dashboards have compiled the numbers; join this webinar series to figure out how to use them to steer your credit union to success. Designed for CEOs and leadership staff, Dashboard Dives typically comprises ten webinars and gives participants the chance to discuss what the data in CU*BASE dashboards really means and brainstorm how to use it to create a winning business plan.
Learning Cafe’
Join these monthly webinar sessions as you enjoy lunch at your desk! Sessions include a discussion of hot topics in the credit union industry such as regulatory updates and compliance best practices. Also discussed are new CU*BASE tools and features.
Lender*VP Hot Topics
Delivered by CU*Answers lending experts, this monthly webinar series is designed to help participants leverage CU*BASE lending tools, dashboards, and reports to increase loan product usage and sales. During these brief sessions, participants get a quick overview of the latest CU*Answers lending products and services and learn how to use them to maximize their success in the area of lending. Participants also learn lending best practices and strategies that will help them harness the power of the CU*BASE lending toolset.
Release Training
To help clients get up to speed on the latest CU*BASE tools and features, CU*Answers provides training for releases that include a significant number of software enhancements.
Vendor Watch
This monthly webinar series focuses on AuditLink VM, a service that uses a robust database of vendor intelligence to help clients keep up with regulations surrounding vendor management. In this webinar series, participants learn best practices for vendor due diligence and explore key vendor-management resources. Additionally, participants receive a full demo of the AuditLink vendor-management site and service.
Xtend Spotlight Series
Held monthly and often multiple times throughout the month, Xtend Spotlight Webinars showcase products, services, and best practices to give credit unions the leading edge. During these 30-minute sessions, participants will get a quick overview of Xtend products and services that are most popular among clients and members and get insider tips on how to maximize their success in the areas of member communications, contact center support, bookkeeping, and mortgage servicing.
