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Program Criteria 

Most individuals enter the credit union profession without prior credit union experience. Employees receive a majority of their training from their employer. The Credit Union Movement has a strong commitment to and history of promoting from within. This program provides employees with the opportunity to gain the essential knowledge and skills required for career mobility.

If you are interested in earning a Mt. Hood Management Certificate, you will need to:

1. Successfully complete Credit Union History and Philosophy.
2. Successfully complete any five of the following:
   • Human Resource Management
   • Credit Union Management
   • Credit Union Financial Management
   • Credit Union Business Law
   • Credit Union Marketing
   • Credit and Collections
   • Risk Management & Insurance
   • Training Development & Problem Solving
   • Organizational Culture & Motivation
   • Consumer Lending
   • Strategic Business Management & Leadership

When you have completed Credit Union History & Philosophy and five of the eleven elective courses (for a total of six completed), you will then be eligible to receive certification.

To receive your Mt. Hood Management Certificate, complete the following steps:

1. Request a copy of your transcript to be sent to you. Contact Mt. Hood Community College directly, or click here to order online.
2. Review your transcript and verify that you have taken the appropriate number of courses.
3. Send a copy of the transcript to the Association’s Education Department. If you have any questions about the Mt. Hood Management Certificate Program, please contact Danielle Brown at the Association office.