Welcome to the future of learning

IOB is your lifelong learning partner, helping you to advance your career and realise your full potential.

View courses

Announcement

IOB Future of Finance Awards 2026

Nominations open

This is your chance to recognise a colleague or peer making a positive impact.

Learn more   
Update

Welcome to the new academic year!

New Prospectus

We are delighted to present our 2025/2026 prospectus.

Learn more   
Announcement

Now available for our designates

AUM 2025

The Annual Update Manual 2025 is now available.

Learn more   

Your lifelong learning partner

Join the IOB Community

Begin your journey with IOB today and unlock exclusive member content, events and insights!

Join IOB

Educate, enable and empower

For 125 years we’ve been thinking about tomorrow

A trusted learning partner

A trusted learning partner

With over 32,100 members, we’re one of Ireland’s most trusted professional education providers
Discover your path to success

Discover your path to success

We’ll help you to choose the right learning pathway for you with 40+ courses and programmes to choose from
Flexible learning

Flexible learning

Our online learning options allow you to learn in a way that suits you (and your busy life)
Accredited by UCD

Accredited by UCD

We’re a recognised college of UCD, and a centre of excellence in providing specialist education
A trusted learning partner

A trusted learning partner

With over 32,100 members, we’re one of Ireland’s most trusted professional education providers
Discover your path to success

Discover your path to success

We’ll help you to choose the right learning pathway for you with 40+ courses and programmes to choose from
Flexible learning

Flexible learning

Our online learning options allow you to learn in a way that suits you (and your busy life)
Accredited by UCD

Accredited by UCD

We’re a recognised college of UCD, and a centre of excellence in providing specialist education
Member Testimonial

The courses at IOB have such a broad spectrum, with up to date content, relevant regulations and absolutely brilliant lectures

Gemma Lawlor

Why join IOB?

Learning and growth illustration

IOB Learn

Gain access to our exclusive platform with resources, short courses and micro-learning content
Network and community connection illustration

Connect with your community

Learn and connect with a community of over 33,200 members
Events and activities illustration

Exclusive events

Your ticket to conversations, webinars and workshops with industry leaders and disruptors
Education and academic achievement illustration

A standout educator

A recognised college of UCD and provider of financial services education with over 40 accredited courses
Excellence and achievement badge illustration

A badge of excellence

We offer a range of professional designations to help you keep pace with industry change and qualify for roles in financial services in Ireland
Network and community connection illustration

Connect
with your community

With IOB, you are part of Ireland’s largest professional membership community and can share knowledge and network with your peers
Education and academic achievement illustration

A standout educator

A recognised college of UCD and provider of financial services education with over 40 accredited courses
Excellence and achievement badge illustration

A badge
of excellence

We offer a range of professional designations to help you keep pace with industry change and qualify for roles in financial services in Ireland
Events and activities illustration

Exclusive events

Your ticket to conversations, webinars and workshops with industry leaders and disruptors
Accreditation and professional development illustration

Realise your potential

Start a learning pathway with IOB Learn, your personalised learning platform and app, with short courses and micro-learning content tailored to your interests and goals

Popular categories

Wealth Management, Financial Advice and Planning

Addressing the evolving requirements of customers across all sectors

Retail Banking

The Professional Pathway for everyone in the banking sector

Executive Education

Empowering and enabling Senior Executives and Directors in Financial Services

Funds by IOB

Practical knowledge, skills, and accreditation for a global and dynamic industry

Digital & Innovation

Responding to rapid changes in financial services

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Skills and knowledge required to address challenges in the current environment

Credit and Lending

Practical Credit and Lending skills and knowledge in modern Financial Services

Culture

Developing an effective consumer focused culture in Financial Services

Wealth Management, Financial Advice and Planning

Addressing the evolving requirements of customers across all sectors

Retail Banking

The Professional Pathway for everyone in the banking sector

Executive Education

Empowering and enabling Senior Executives and Directors in Financial Services

Funds by IOB

Practical knowledge, skills, and accreditation for a global and dynamic industry

Digital & Innovation

Responding to rapid changes in financial services

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Skills and knowledge required to address challenges in the current environment

Credit and Lending

Practical Credit and Lending skills and knowledge in modern Financial Services

Culture

Developing an effective consumer focused culture in Financial Services

Explore our programmes

News

World-first standards-based Skills Framework to future-proof talent in r...

News

IOB launches ESG micro-credential programme as part of Europe-wide MiCre...

News

Prize winners in IOB funds programmes recognised at Irish Funds Annual D...

News

Nominations open for IOB Future of Finance Awards 2026

Latest news and insights

Stay up to date with our latest insights

View all insights

Latest news and insights

Stay up to date with our latest insights

View all insights

News

World-first standards-based Skills Framework to future-proof talent in r...

News

IOB launches ESG micro-credential programme as part of Europe-wide MiCre...

News

Prize winners in IOB funds programmes recognised at Irish Funds Annual D...

News

Nominations open for IOB Future of Finance Awards 2026

Not to be missed events

Register now for an upcoming event

 

21 October 2025

Investment Fundamentals: Understanding Risk, Return and Diversification

 

22 October 2025

Beyond Awareness- Building a Neuroinclusive Working Environment October

 

28 October 2025

Professional Certificate & Diploma in Financial Advice – Programme taster

 

18 November 2025

Investment Fundamentals: Understanding Asset Classes and Fund Types

 

21 October 2025

Investment Fundamentals: Understanding Risk, Return and Diversification

 

22 October 2025

Beyond Awareness- Building a Neuroinclusive Working Environment October

 

28 October 2025

Professional Certificate & Diploma in Financial Advice – Programme taster

 

18 November 2025

Investment Fundamentals: Understanding Asset Classes and Fund Types

View all events

Registered Number: 197171

Registered Charitable Organisation Charity Registration Number: 20026950 CHY Number: 10530

The Institute of Bankers in Ireland (a company limited by guarantee) trading as IOB

Discover

Learn

Contact

47-49 Pearse Street

Dublin 2

D02 YN40

Ireland

Chat: Orange circle bottom right of website (Support hours 9am to 5pm)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +353 (0)1 6116500 (Support hours 10am to 2pm)

Copyright © 2025