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 Portfolio Management Level 1
April 7 to 8, 2026Online, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET each dayABL Portfolio Management Level 1 is open to participants of all experiences who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of collateral and relationship management.
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Growth by Design: Strategic Planning for Business Development
April 14, 2026Atlanta, Georgia, 1:30-4:30 pm ETOpen to Emerging Leaders' Summit 2026 attendees. Participants will identify target industries, define their ideal client and referral ecosystem, clarify competitive positioning, and develop a clear, actionable roadmap to elevate performance from good to great.
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2026 Spring Leadership: Overcoming Objections and Pushback
April 21, 2026Online, 12:30-4:30 pm ET each dayAt the end of the session, participants will identify takeaways and ways to measure progress in applying the techniques.
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2026 Spring Field Exam Level 2
May 5 to 6, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayField 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.
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2026 Spring ABL Underwriting Level 1
May 12 to 13, 2026OnlineWhether considering a career in Underwriting or seeking to expand your knowledge in collateral and risk management, ABL Underwriting Level 1 is an excellent curriculum to strengthen one’s skillset.
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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 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 is recommended for more tenured industry members who seek to better understand the typical contractual expectations and requirements for both the factor and the seller/client.
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2026 Summer Factoring Underwriting
July 15 to 16, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayWhether considering a career in Underwriting or seeking to expand your knowledge in collateral and risk management, Factoring Underwriting is an excellent curriculum to strengthen one’s skillset.
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2026 Summer Workouts & Bankruptcy
July 21 to 22, 2026OnlineOur 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 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, 2026OnlineOur 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 Introduction to Secured Finance *CLE
October 7 to 8, 2026SFNet’s Introduction to Secured Finance 2025 is a practical course designed for legal professionals advising clients in Asset-Based Lending (ABL) and Factoring transactions. It provides the foundational knowledge and legal tools needed to navigate, structure, and protect client interests in these essential working capital solutions. Key topics include UCC perfection, documentation, collateral monitoring, and risk mitigation.
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