Plan Professional Development for Yourself or Your Team

SFNet's professional development courses are available year-round and taught by leading experts. All courses offer CPE credit, with CLE credit available for certain legal topics.

Browse the calendar below to find upcoming sessions by date, or use the Course Catalog to explore offerings by category.

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  • 2027 Spring ABL Portfolio Management Level 1
    April 6 to 7, 2027
    Online, 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ET each day
    ABL Portfolio Management Level 1 is open to participants of all experiences who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of collateral and relationship management.
  • 2027 Spring Field Exam Level 2
    May 4 to 5, 2027
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Field Exam Level 2 is a 3-day immersion into the human nature of financial abuse and fraud and finishes with two interesting case studies for the participants to discuss.
  • 2027 Spring ABL Underwriting Level 1
    May 11 to 13, 2027
    Online, 3:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    If 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.
  • 2027 Spring Business Development Level 2
    May 18 to 19, 2027
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Business Development Level 2 builds on foundational selling techniques by focusing on long-term client value, strategic collaboration, and the skills needed to advocate effectively both externally and within your organization. Designed for experienced BDOs, this course encourages participants to step into a trusted advisor role, enhancing their ability to drive results, deepen relationships, and contribute meaningfully to their company’s growth.
  • 2027 Summer ABL Portfolio Management Level 2
    June 8 to 9, 2027
    Online, 2:00pm-5:00 pm ET each day
    Our 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.
  • 2027 Summer ABL Underwriting Level 2
    June 15 to 17, 2027
    Online, 3:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Advance 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.
  • 2027 Winter Leadership: Overcoming Objections and Pushback
    December 3, 2027
    Online, 12:30-4:30 pm ET each day
    Learn 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.