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Banking AI Accelerator - Winter Series

Presented by Ishtot, Partnering with Washington Bankers Association

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM (EST) to Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

Move beyond AI awareness. Build practical banking workflows.

The Banking AI Accelerator is an eight-week, hands-on program created specifically for financial institutions. Participants combine live instruction, guided online learning, weekly office hours, and practical applications to turn AI into a reliable partner for everyday banking work.

What You’ll Be Able to Do

Practical Skills

Get Reliable, Consistent Results

Learn to reduce bias in communications, adjust tone, and create reusable AI profiles and skills tailored to your work.

Automation

Streamline Daily Workflows

Build a custom prompt library that speeds up recurring writing, research, analysis, and data-management tasks.

Analysis

Solve More Complex Problems

Synthesize information, analyze data, and create clear charts that support faster, better-informed decisions.

Strategy

Turn Skills into Bank Value

Identify practical AI opportunities that improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and help your bank compete smarter.

How the Accelerator Works

1
Learn with an Instructor Participate in three weeks of live video sessions led by an experienced banking and AI educator.
2
Apply the Skills Complete eight weeks of guided asynchronous learning and hands-on exercises using banking-specific scenarios.
3
Get Expert Support Use weekly office hours to ask questions, refine workflows, and address real challenges from your role or institution.
4
Demonstrate What You Built Finish with a capstone review, personalized evaluation, and professional certification presentation.

What You’ll Build

  • A reusable library of prompts for recurring banking workflows
  • AI profiles and skills that produce more dependable, role-appropriate output
  • Practical methods for synthesizing documents, analyzing data, and presenting insights
  • A capstone application demonstrating measurable value for your work or institution

Who Should Attend

The accelerator is designed for banking professionals across roles, functions, and departments. It is a strong fit for employees who want practical AI capability—not generic theory—and for institutions seeking responsible, repeatable ways to improve productivity and problem-solving.

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For More Information:

Jen Mathis
Jen Mathis
Director of Learning & Development

Program Details

Dates November 3–December 22
Duration Eight Weeks
Format Live + Guided Online Learning
Investment $1,500 per Participant

Built for bankers: Offered in partnership with the Washington Bankers Association and Ishtot, with access extended through participating state banking associations.

Paul Carney

Meet the Instructor

Paul Carney

Paul Carney is a global speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and former Chief Human Resources Officer of a $4.8B community bank. He is the founder of Ishtot, Inc. and has more than 35 years of experience leading business, technology, and enterprise transformation. Paul has delivered keynotes and workshops to tens of thousands of professionals and business leaders, consistently earning top ratings for relevance and real-world impact.

Paul is a Certified Prompt Engineer™ recognized for helping banking professionals move beyond AI awareness to practical AI collaboration. He teaches bankers across every role, function, and department how to work with AI as a thinking partner, productivity accelerator, and problem-solving tool by turning complex technology into clear, usable skills they can apply immediately to everyday work. 

Known for his engaging teaching style, Paul blends executive-level insight with hands-on practice to equip professionals with the confidence and capability to use AI effectively, responsibly, and strategically. He frequently advises boards, startups, and executive teams on integrating AI into talent strategy and organizational design. 

Register

The winter 2026 cohort begins November 3.

Register for the Accelerator View the Program Brochure

Registration may be subject to Washington sales tax. Cancellation and substitution terms are provided on the registration page.