Course Calendar
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SFNet's professional development courses are developed and taught by leading experts. They are grounded in real-world secured finance practice, delivering the continuous learning and recognized credentials that move careers forward and strengthen the industry as a whole. From foundational principles to advanced deal strategy, you'll find the course that meets you where you are and gets you where you're going.
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Mentoring Program Spring 2026
March 13 to June 24, 2026OnlineReady to take the next step in your professional development? SFNet’s Mentoring Program connects rising talent with seasoned professionals for a structured, supportive experience.
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2026 Spring ABL Underwriting Level 1
May 12 to 13, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayIf you're new to commercial lending or private equity, this course gives you the real-world frameworks and industry best practices to start making confident decisions from day one.
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2026 Summer Introduction to Factoring
May 20 to 21, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayIf you are just starting out in factoring or are interested in better understanding factoring as a financing alternative, this course will provide you with a strong overall foundation to support your training goals.
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2026 Summer Intro to Asset-Based Lending for College Interns
June 8 to 9, 2026Online, 1:00-3:30 pm ET each dayBuild industry-ready interns and stronger talent pipelines through practical, real-world training in asset-based lending, equipping participants with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to contribute from day one.
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2026 Summer ABL Portfolio Management Level 2
June 9 to 10, 2026Online, 10:00 am-1:00 pm ET each dayOur ABL Portfolio Management Level 2 curriculum is designed to take participants of our Level 1 curriculum deeper into the documentation that supports the underlying credits they may be managing.
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2026 Summer ABL Underwriting Level 2
June 9 to 11, 2026Online, 3:00-5:00 pm ET each dayAdvance your skills through a hands-on case study experience Who Should Attend: This program is designed for professionals with 3+ years of experience in underwriting, portfolio management, or risk management in secured lending. Participants should have completed Underwriting Level 1 or possess a strong foundation in credit and underwriting principles.
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2026 Summer Factoring Documentation
June 17 to 18, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayFactoring Documentation takes an immersive look at a typical recourse factoring agreement and the ancillary documents, providing participants with the opportunity to become fluent in the contractual aspects of a recourse factoring relationship.
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2026 Summer Workouts & Bankruptcy
July 7 to 8, 2026In-person, 9:00 am-12:00 pm CST each day, Chicago, IllinoisOur Workouts and Bankruptcy curriculum provides participants strategies and protocols for managing distressed borrower relationships including those that seek protection under bankruptcy.
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2026 Summer Factoring Underwriting
July 15 to 16, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayThis factoring underwriting course helps participants establish stronger eligibility parameters on prospective deals by managing and mitigating known and perceived risks more effectively.
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2026 Summer Factoring Portfolio Management
August 19 to 20, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayFactoring Portfolio Management is open to participants of all experiences who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of managing factoring relationships.
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2026 Fall Introduction to Asset-Based Lending
September 22 to 23, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayOur Introduction to Asset Based Lending course provides participants a broad overview of the ABL industry, touching all key fundamental aspects of all roles responsible for sourcing, underwriting and managing a profitable loan.
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2026 Fall Leadership: Critical Leadership Strategies
October 6, 2026Online, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ETBy the end of the session, participants will identify key takeaways and methods to measure their progress in applying leadership techniques.
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2026 Fall Introduction to Secured Finance *CLE
October 7 to 8, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayIntroduction to Secured Finance (6 CLE credits) is designed for legal professionals and service providers working with lenders, borrowers, and finance providers engaged with asset-based lending and factoring transactions.
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2027 Winter Leadership: How to Be the Trusted Advisor
February 4, 2027Online, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm ETLearn what it takes to become a trusted advisor by understanding the key traits of trust, the behaviors that build (and break) it, and practical tools you can apply right away.
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2027 Winter Leadership: Overcoming Objections and Pushback
December 3, 2027Online, 12:30-4:30 pm ET each dayLearn to distinguish stalls from true objections, apply conflict management styles, and use listening techniques to effectively handle pushback and objections in audits, reviews, and projects.
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