Faster payments are here to stay, and with Same Day ACH, RTP^® and FedNow^® - it’s more important than ever to be prepared.

The Faster Payments Professional (FPP) certificate is a first-of-its-kind program providing professionals with holistic views of faster payments and getting them acquainted with current offerings. Earning this certificate demonstrates your proficiency in the faster payments field. The certificate program will be offered in three (3) separate modules.  Each module will include a series of pre-recorded webinars that allows for self-paced study.  Once each module is complete, there is a short quiz. Once all modules and quizzes are complete, one final certification exam will be offered.  Each module will be sold separately.

Price per Module: $299/member, $598/nonmember

Stay tuned for updates on dates and more!

What's Covered

Module 1: Faster Payments Fundamentals (April 1, 2023)

• Terminology
• Platforms and Platform Basics
• Defining Participants and Participant Roles
• Technology
• Basic Rules and Regulations

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Module 2: Faster Payments Functionality (November 15, 2023)

• Authentications
• Authorizations and Agreements
• Operational Functions
• Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements

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Module 3: Faster Payments Fraud, Risk & Legal (May 1, 2024)

• Fraud Review
• Rules Considerations
• Regulatory Risk Management
• Liquidity Management

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Review Course & Exam

Faster Payments Professional Certificate (available 2024)