CUDE Training Registration

Apply for a Dakota Credit Union Foundation scholarship and advance your credit union leadership with the 2026 CUDE™ program.

The Dakota Credit Union Foundation is excited to help credit union professionals take the next step in their growth through the Credit Union Development Education (CUDE™) program. To make this opportunity more accessible, the Foundation offers two $2,500 scholarships, one for North Dakota and one for South Dakota to support program tuition. Registration for the 2026 class opens Monday, October 20, 2025. Scholarship recipients not only receive financial support but also join a network of over 3,000 CUDE alumni worldwide strengthening the credit union movement in their communities.

Since 1982, the CUDE™ program has transformed the culture, strategy, and impact of the credit union movement. Graduates earn their CUDE designation and become part of a global network of credit union advocates.

2026 DE Program Dates
In-Person:

• February 2-6 (Tampa, FL)
• June 1-5 (Madison, WI)
• August 31 – September 4 (Madison, WI)
• October 5-9 (Madison, WI)

Virtual:

• November 9 & 10: 1 - 4 PM CT
• November 17 & 18: 1 - 4 PM CT
• December 1 & 2: 1 - 4 PM CT
• December 8, 9, & 10: 1 - 4 PM CT

​Pricing:

• In-person: $3,199 (Travel and accommodations not included)
• Virtual: $2,699

​Submit your scholarship application here or contact Annie Elhard for more information.