CRA 101 TRAINING with LINDA EZUKA
New to CRA? Start Here
CRA Essentials is the 1-hour, on-demand webinar that helps new CRA officers build a clear foundation and move forward with confidence.
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THE CRA ESSENTIALS ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
What You Will Learn
CRA Essentials is a practical starting point for bankers who are new to CRA, newly responsible for the program, or still trying to connect the dots.
If CRA has ever felt confusing, fragmented, or harder to explain than it should be, this training was built for you.
In this 1-hour, on-demand webinar, Linda walks you through the core structure of CRA so you can understand how the regulation works, how your bank is evaluated, and what matters most as you grow into the role.
You will learn:
CRA Fundamentals & Regulatory Framework: Understand the purpose, history, and structure of CRA, plus the regulatory framework behind how banks are evaluated.
The 6-Stage CRA Journey: Learn Linda’s framework for navigating your evolving role as a CRA professional starting with technical compliance to changing people’s lives through the CRA.
Assessment Areas & Performance Standards: Get clear on how your bank’s assessment areas are defined and how regulators think about performance under CRA.
Lending, Investment & Service Test: Understand the three core areas that shape your CRA rating, including what qualifies, what does not, and how to think about each one more clearly.
The Examination Process & CRA Ratings: See how examiners evaluate your bank, what they are looking for, and how ratings are determined, so you can approach exams with more confidence.
AFTER CRA ESSENTIALS, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
✔ Explain the core structure and requirements of CRA more clearly
✔ Understand how your bank is evaluated and what drives performance
✔ See your CRA program as a whole, not as disconnected responsibilities
✔ Move forward with a stronger foundation and more confidence in the role
WHAT BANKERS ARE SAYING…
As a new CRA Officer, I was overwhelmed by the idea of mastering the ins and outs of the CRA. Now, I am confident in my role and excited about what I will accomplish!
As someone new to the CRA world, this was exactly what I needed! If you’re looking to build a strong foundation in CRA, this is a great place to start!
Meet the Trainer
Linda Ezuka has spent more than three decades working in and around community banking and CRA compliance. She’s helped banks of every size, from small community institutions to regional banks, build CRA programs that hold up under examination and genuinely serve their communities.
What she brings to this training isn’t just regulatory knowledge. It’s the practical clarity that comes from having been through the exam cycles, the regulatory changes, and the moments when a well-built CRA program made all the difference.
Her goal is simple: help you feel as confident about CRA as she does, so you can lead your program with authority instead of anxiety.
32+ Years in CRA,
CRA Today & CRA Hub Founder
Everything You Need to Know Before You Enroll
I’m new to CRA, is Essentials the right starting point?
Absolutely. Essentials is specifically for bankers who are new to CRA. There is no assumed background, we start from the beginning and build clearly from there.
I have CRA experience. Is this still worth it?
Experienced CRA Officiers should consider our CRA Fundamentals Course or joining the CRA Hub.
The Essentials is best suited for new(er) CRA professionals.
How long will I have access to this training?
You will have access for one full year so that you can revist the content over and over again.
How many seats are included?
The Essentials and other CRA Today tranings are designed for single user acessa and logins and tranings may not be shared or transferred.
To enroll a team, please contact [email protected] for group access and pricing details.
Is this legal or compliance advice?
This training is educational in nature and is designed to build knowledge and skills, it is not legal advice. For institution-specific compliance questions, please consult your legal or regulatory counsel.