Compliance Officer Boot Camp (Virtual)

Build the Skills. Master the Process. Lead with Confidence.

The Compliance Officer Boot Camp is a 3-day intensive, practical, process-driven training workshop designed for professionals who need to do compliance — not just understand regulations. This is not a class on rules and citations. It is an immersion into the How To’s of being an effective Compliance Officer.

Over three highly interactive days, participants will learn the operational mechanics behind a strong Compliance Risk Management Program (CRMP) — and apply them through guided workshops, templates, and real-world scenarios.

This program was created to close a critical industry gap: most compliance training teaches what the rules are — this Boot Camp teaches how to execute the role.

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:

• March 24 – 26, 2026 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm ET / 8:00 am – 3:00 pm CT)

• May 12 – 14, 2026 (10 am – 5 pm ET / 9:00 am – 4:00 pm CT)

 What You Will Learn

Participants will gain hands-on experience in building and managing the core components of a modern compliance program:

• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• Compliance Risk Management
• Risk Assessments & Heat Maps
• Regulatory Research (Traditional + AI-Assisted)
• Policies and Procedures
• Monitoring & Audit Framework
• Training Program Design
• Board Reporting & Corrective Action
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Complaint Management
• Change Management
• Risk Integration

Hands-On Workshop Format

This is an interactive, working Boot Camp that combines lecture, hands-on exercises and written materials. Participants will actively:

• Build a compliance risk assessment
• Define and create a risk heat map
• Review policies for completeness/regulator expectations
• Draft monitoring and audit checklists
• Develop board-level compliance reports that also satisfy operations and examiners
• Identify complaints vs. inquiries

What Makes This Boot Camp Different

This Boot Camp emphasizes practical execution over theory, focusing on real-world compliance processes rather than memorizing regulations. Designed specifically for banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and fintechs, it combines hands-on workshops, practical tools, and clear, authoritative instruction to ensure participants can immediately apply what they learn in their institutions.

Outcome

Participants gain the skills and confidence to run a structured compliance program, translate risk into action, produce effective board reporting, and apply compliance processes successfully within their institution.

Attendees leave with working tools, templates, and practical frameworks they can implement immediately.

Who Should Attend

Designed for new and experienced compliance and BSA/AML professionals, as well as operations, risk, audit, and management staff across banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and fintechs. No prior expertise is required.

Cost

$1,250 per attendee

Meet the Instructor

Leah Hamilton, JD
Director of Compliance Education, Sentry Advisors
Original Creator of the Compliance Officer Boot Camp

Leah created the Compliance Officer Boot Camp to address a long-standing industry challenge: most training explains regulations but does not teach the operational “how-to” of the Compliance Officer role.

With deep experience in compliance governance, risk management, and program design across financial institutions, Leah specializes in translating regulatory expectations into clear, practical execution frameworks that professionals can apply immediately.

Hear What Others Have to Say

“The Compliance Officer Boot Camp changed how I approached compliance by resetting my foundation to a professional standard and giving me the tools to build an effective and sustainable Compliance Management System.”

“Leah brings real-world perspective to the regulatory compliance landscape by helping us understand the ‘why’ and ‘purpose’ behind the compliance regulations.”

“Leah’s sessions were highly informative and refreshingly interactive. She encouraged questions throughout, answering each one thoroughly—and promptly following up if she needed to verify a detail. This real-time Q&A format, grounded in our on-the-job experiences, made the material especially relevant and engaging. By fostering open dialogue not only with her but also among classmates, she created one of the most effective and enjoyable learning environments I’ve experienced.”

Compliance isn’t just about knowing the rules – It’s about knowing how to execute the role.

Join the Compliance Officer Boot Camp and build the skills that make compliance work.

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