Education Calendar

The APRP Exam Preparation Series consist of 7 live webinars to prepare individuals for the 2019 Accredited Payments Risk Professionals exam. The webinars may be purchased as a complete series or individually. 

Click here to register for series.

Individual Webinar Pricing

Member $190

Nonmember $380

Click here to register for Payments Risk Regulations webinar individually.

This session is designed to cover the basic fundamentals of ACH and help attendees develop an in-depth understanding of the ACH Network and it's processes. 

Topics will include:

• Transaction Flow
• Commonly Used Terms/Acronyms
• Return Time Frames - Standard and Extended
• Exception Item Handling
• Pre-notifications and Notifications of Change
• The Difference between Consumer and Corporate Payments
• Authorization and retention requirements
• RDFI and ODFI Warranties

AAP credits 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location:

Palmetto First- 1722 Gregg Ave, Florence, SC

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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The Federal Government is the largest single Originator in the ACH Network today.  With over a billion entries originated annually, payments originated by the federal government affect all financial institutions in many ways and that includes exception processing. 

Topics will include:

• Enrollment
• ACH Payment Processing
• Nonreceipt of Federal Payments
• Returns and Notifications of Change
• Reclamations

Join us as we cover all things "government payments".

AAP credits 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location:

Palmetto First- 1722 Gregg Ave, Florence, SC

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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While the Federal Reserve Payments Study continues to show check volume declining, an understanding of check processing is still vital to each financial institution with regards to exceptions, warranties and indemnities.  Topics will include:

• Identifying the Parts of a Check
• Participants in the Check Process
• Rules, Codes, Regulations and Agreements
• Warranties and Indemnities
• Mobile Deposit
• Check Collection Process
• Clearing and Settlement
• Exceptions - Returns and Adjustments

AAP credits 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location: SC State Federal Credit Union- 809 Huger Street Columbia, SC 29202 

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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Have you just started working in the payment industry? Are you new to credit and debit card payments? Or are you a seasoned individual looking for additional resources and better understanding of how things work? The Credit/Debit Card Boot Camp cover the key topics of information you need to know when working within this side of the payment industry. We will provide a good understanding of recent and upcoming changes to the rules, dispute processes and the liability impacting financial institution’s, accompanied with a good understanding of how the credit and debit card networks work. The knowledge you will gain from participating in this one-day workshop, will provide you with the core skills you need for success in your job role.  This class will be highly interactive and will leave you with a greater awareness of the significant impact you can make with best practices and better understanding of card payments are processed.  

Key topics will include:

• Processing                                           •   Visa (VCR, Visa Direct)
• Transaction Cycle                                 •   MasterCard (Match, MasterPass)
• EMV                                                    •   Case Studies
• Regulation E                                        •   API, Real-Time Payments
• Zero Liability Policies                            •   Fallback Transactions
• Managing Disputes

AAP/APRP Credits - 6.6

Location: SC State Federal Credit Union- 809 Huger Street Columbia, SC 29202 

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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The PaymentsFirst Complimentary Members-Only Power Hour Series is available exclusively to you as part of your membership. The Members-Only Webinar series provides members with relevant industry related topics.

Time: 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT

AAP credits 1.2

APRP credits 1.2

Members Only 

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A meaningful full-day payment educational opportunity, providing information on topics surrounding the entire payments landscape, and in some cases helpful strategies necessary for your organization to prepare for present and upcoming changes within the financial payment industry. We are expanding our sessions past the boundaries of ACH, you won't want to miss out on this once a year opportunity. 

Location: The Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria 
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria 
200 Interstate North Parkway SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30339  
$159 Room Rate plus $7 daily parking (Discounted rate good until June3, 2019
Reserve a Room Here

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The Federal Government is the largest single Originator in the ACH Network today.  With over a billion entries originated annually, payments originated by the federal government affect all financial institutions in many ways and that includes exception processing. 

Topics will include:

• Enrollment
• ACH Payment Processing
• Nonreceipt of Federal Payments
• Returns and Notifications of Change
• Reclamations

Join us as we cover all things "government payments".

AAP credit 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location:

TVA Community Credit Union

1405 S. Wilson Dam Rd.

Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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This session is designed to cover the basic fundamentals of ACH and help attendees develop an in-depth understanding of the ACH Network and it's processes. 

Topics will include:

• Transaction Flow
• Commonly Used Terms/Acronyms
• Return Time Frames - Standard and Extended
• Exception Item Handling
• Pre-notifications and Notifications of Change
• The Difference between Consumer and Corporate Payments
• Authorization and retention requirements
• RDFI and ODFI Warranties

AAP credits 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location: Synovus- 1137 1^st Ave, Columbus, GA

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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While the Federal Reserve Payments Study continues to show check volume declining, an understanding of check processing is still vital to each financial institution with regards to exceptions, warranties and indemnities.  Topics will include:

• Identifying the Parts of a Check
• Participants in the Check Process
• Rules, Codes, Regulations and Agreements
• Warranties and Indemnities
• Mobile Deposit
• Check Collection Process
• Clearing and Settlement
• Exceptions - Returns and Adjustments

AAP credits 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location:

Priority Payments, 633 Chestnut Street, Suite 750, Chattanooga, TN 37450

Please note that parking is in the parking deck by the office and is $9 a day.

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

Click here to register

The Federal Government is the largest single Originator in the ACH Network today.  With over a billion entries originated annually, payments originated by the federal government affect all financial institutions in many ways and that includes exception processing. 

Topics will include:

• Enrollment
• ACH Payment Processing
• Nonreceipt of Federal Payments
• Returns and Notifications of Change
• Reclamations

Join us as we cover all things "government payments".

AAP credit 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location:

Volunteer Corporate Credit Union- 2460 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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Financial institutions increasingly rely on internet based products.  Cyber criminals use a variety of methods to steal information and deceive users into revealing personal information.  When you consider the amount of data that may be available to those parties, you can understand why cybersecurity continues to be a focus of examiners.  Join us as we look at up-to date information on cybersecurity and some industry best practices to keep your organization safe.

AAP credits 1.2

APRP credits 1.2

Live Session

Member Price:$190
Non Member Price:$380

Recording Only

Member Price:$190
Non Member Price:$380

Live Session and Recording

Member Price:$250
Non Member Price:$500

 Click here to register

This session is designed to cover the basic fundamentals of ACH and help attendees develop an in-depth understanding of the ACH Network and it's processes. 

Topics will include:

• Transaction Flow
• Commonly Used Terms/Acronyms
• Return Time Frames - Standard and Extended
• Exception Item Handling
• Pre-notifications and Notifications of Change
• The Difference between Consumer and Corporate Payments
• Authorization and retention requirements
• RDFI and ODFI Warranties

AAP credits 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location:

Beacon Community Bank

900 Bowman Road Suite 300

Mount Pleasant SC 29464

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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These sessions are available:

• individually as half day sessions
• both for a full day workshop.

RDFI Fundamentals

This half-day session will review the rights and responsibilities of a Receiving Depository Financial Institution (RDFI).   Topics will include:

• Pre-Notifications
• Notifications of Change
• Stop Payments
• Returns
• Written Statements of Unauthorized Entries

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

ODFI Fundamentals

As the parties that place entries into the ACH Network, ODFIs provide significant warranties and liabilities.  This session will cover:

• ODFIs Warranties and Liabilities
• Exposure Limit Requirements
• On-boarding Originators
• Proper Authorizations for each entry
• Retention Periods

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

Pricing:

Member Half Day (RDFI or ODFI workshop): $110

Member Full Day (RDFI & ODFI workshop): $190

Non Member Half Day: $220

Non Member Full Day: $380

Location: Auburn Bank- 132 N Gay St  |  Auburn, Alabama 36830

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Many individuals in the U.S. have EMV chip cards in their wallets, but the lack of understanding of the protection and benefits of the technology has left many consumers feeling an inconvenience when making a point-of-sale transaction.  In addition, merchants don’t necessarily understand how to correctly accept and process an EMV chip transaction or are even how the shift in liability for losses may impact their business.  During this webinar we will review EMV and how it affects both the consumer and the merchant the US today.

AAP credits 1.2

APRP credits 1.2

Live Session

Member Price:$190
Non Member Price:$380

Recording Only

Member Price:$190
Non Member Price:$380

Live Session and Recording

Member Price:$250
Non Member Price:$500

Click here to register

These sessions are available:

• individually as half day sessions
• both for a full day workshop.

RDFI Fundamentals

This half-day session will review the rights and responsibilities of a Receiving Depository Financial Institution (RDFI).   Topics will include:

• Pre-Notifications
• Notifications of Change
• Stop Payments
• Returns
• Written Statements of Unauthorized Entries

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

ODFI Fundamentals

As the parties that place entries into the ACH Network, ODFIs provide significant warranties and liabilities.  This session will cover:

• ODFIs Warranties and Liabilities
• Exposure Limit Requirements
• On-boarding Originators
• Proper Authorizations for each entry
• Retention Periods

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

Pricing:

Member Half Day (RDFI or ODFI workshop): $110

Member Full Day (RDFI & ODFI workshop): $190

Non Member Half Day: $220

Non Member Full Day: $380

Click here to register

These sessions are available:

• individually as half day sessions
• both for a full day workshop.

RDFI Fundamentals

This half-day session will review the rights and responsibilities of a Receiving Depository Financial Institution (RDFI).   Topics will include:

• Pre-Notifications
• Notifications of Change
• Stop Payments
• Returns
• Written Statements of Unauthorized Entries

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

ODFI Fundamentals

As the parties that place entries into the ACH Network, ODFIs provide significant warranties and liabilities.  This session will cover:

• ODFIs Warranties and Liabilities
• Exposure Limit Requirements
• On-boarding Originators
• Proper Authorizations for each entry
• Retention Periods

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

Location:

United Community Bank -306 East North Street

Pricing:

Member Half Day (RDFI or ODFI workshop): $110

Member Full Day (RDFI & ODFI workshop): $190

Non Member Half Day: $220

Non Member Full Day: $380

Click here to register

These sessions are available:

• individually as half day sessions
• both for a full day workshop.

RDFI Fundamentals

This half-day session will review the rights and responsibilities of a Receiving Depository Financial Institution (RDFI).   Topics will include:

• Pre-Notifications
• Notifications of Change
• Stop Payments
• Returns
• Written Statements of Unauthorized Entries

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

ODFI Fundamentals

As the parties that place entries into the ACH Network, ODFIs provide significant warranties and liabilities.  This session will cover:

• ODFIs Warranties and Liabilities
• Exposure Limit Requirements
• On-boarding Originators
• Proper Authorizations for each entry
• Retention Periods

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

Pricing:

Member Half Day (RDFI or ODFI workshop): $110

Member Full Day (RDFI & ODFI workshop): $190

Non Member Half Day: $220

Non Member Full Day: $380

Click here to register

Federal Government Payments delivered via ACH are subject to specific rules and liabilities to the receiving institution. When it comes to government reclamations, many institutions may find the rules, timeframes and liabilities difficult to understand. This session will highlight the rules related to Government Reclamations, your responsibilities and how your institution can protect itself from the increased liability.

AAP credits 1.2

APRP credits 1.2

Live Session

Member Price:$190
Non Member Price:$380

Recording Only

Member Price:$190
Non Member Price:$380

Live Session and Recording

Member Price:$250
Non Member Price:$500

Click here to register

This session is designed to cover the basic fundamentals of ACH and help attendees develop an in-depth understanding of the ACH Network and it's processes. 

Topics will include:

• Transaction Flow
• Commonly Used Terms/Acronyms
• Return Time Frames - Standard and Extended
• Exception Item Handling
• Pre-notifications and Notifications of Change
• The Difference between Consumer and Corporate Payments
• Authorization and retention requirements
• RDFI and ODFI Warranties

AAP credits 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location:

DOCO Credit Union

107 N Westover Blvd

Albany, GA

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

Click here to register

The PaymentsFirst Complimentary Members-Only Power Hour Series is available exclusively to you as part of your membership. The Members-Only Webinar series provides members with relevant industry related topics.

Time: 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT

AAP credits 1.2

APRP credits 1.2

Members Only 

Click Here to Register!

These sessions are available:

• individually as half day sessions
• both for a full day workshop.

RDFI Fundamentals

This half-day session will review the rights and responsibilities of a Receiving Depository Financial Institution (RDFI).   Topics will include:

• Pre-Notifications
• Notifications of Change
• Stop Payments
• Returns
• Written Statements of Unauthorized Entries

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

ODFI Fundamentals

As the parties that place entries into the ACH Network, ODFIs provide significant warranties and liabilities.  This session will cover:

• ODFIs Warranties and Liabilities
• Exposure Limit Requirements
• On-boarding Originators
• Proper Authorizations for each entry
• Retention Periods

AAP credits 3.3

APRP credits 3.3

Pricing:

Member Half Day (RDFI or ODFI workshop): $110

Member Full Day (RDFI & ODFI workshop): $190

Non Member Half Day: $220

Non Member Full Day: $380

Click here to register

While the Federal Reserve Payments Study continues to show check volume declining, an understanding of check processing is still vital to each financial institution with regards to exceptions, warranties and indemnities.  Topics will include:

• Identifying the Parts of a Check
• Participants in the Check Process
• Rules, Codes, Regulations and Agreements
• Warranties and Indemnities
• Mobile Deposit
• Check Collection Process
• Clearing and Settlement
• Exceptions - Returns and Adjustments

AAP credits 6.6

APRP credits 6.6

Location: Heritage Sandy Springs - 6110 Blue Stone Rd, Atlanta, GA

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

Click here to register

This webinar will provide information to better understand Merchant Fees and Charges including the various monthly and annual fees charged by merchant account providers. Learn to understand the different types of interchange rates, credit and debit card fees more clearly.

AAP credits 1.2

APRP credits 1.2

Live Session

Member Price:$190
Non Member Price:$380

Recording Only

Member Price:$190
Non Member Price:$380

Live Session and Recording

Member Price:$250
Non Member Price:$500

Click here to register

The PaymentsFirst Complimentary Members-Only Power Hour Series is available exclusively to you as part of your membership. The Members-Only Webinar series provides members with relevant industry related topics.

Time: 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT

AAP credits 1.2

APRP credits 1.2

Members Only 

Click Here to Register!