In-Person Seminars

Are you ready to take the AAP exam? This workshop is designed to provide the materials to assist individuals in their preparation to take the AAP exam. This session will help you assess your proficiency in ACH and your readiness to take the exam.  

Topics covered will include:

• ACH Rules and Guidelines
• Overview of General Payments
• Operational Processes
• Regulations  (including UCC4A, OCC 235, OFAC and Regulations E and D)
• ACH Risk Management
• ACH Marketing
• ACH File Formatting

Need AAP Credits?  This session is great for accredited AAPs to refresh skills and earn continuing education credits. 

AAP/APRP Credits: 13.2

Pricing:

Member- $495 | Nonmember -$990

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Time: 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Location:

PaymentsFirst Office

810 Dutch Square Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29210

Meeting will be held in 2^nd Floor Conference Room (across from elevator)

Are you ready to take the AAP exam? This workshop is designed to provide the materials to assist individuals in their preparation to take the AAP exam. This session will help you assess your proficiency in ACH and your readiness to take the exam.  

Topics covered will include:

• ACH Rules and Guidelines
• Overview of General Payments
• Operational Processes
• Regulations  (including UCC4A, OCC 235, OFAC and Regulations E and D)
• ACH Risk Management
• ACH Marketing
• ACH File Formatting

Need AAP Credits?  This session is great for accredited AAPs to refresh skills and earn continuing education credits. 

AAP/APRP Credits : 13.2

Pricing: Member- $495 | Nonmember -$990

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Time: 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Location: Iberia Bank- 3595 Grandview Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243

Are you ready to take the AAP exam? This workshop is designed to provide the materials to assist individuals in their preparation to take the AAP exam. This session will help you assess your proficiency in ACH and your readiness to take the exam.  

Topics covered will include:

• ACH Rules and Guidelines
• Overview of General Payments
• Operational Processes
• Regulations  (including UCC4A, OCC 235, OFAC and Regulations E and D)
• ACH Risk Management
• ACH Marketing
• ACH File Formatting

Need AAP Credits?  This session is great for accredited AAPs to refresh skills and earn continuing education credits. 

AAP/APRP Credits : 13.2

Pricing:

Member- $495 | Nonmember -$990

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Time: 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Location:

Heritage Sandy Springs

6110 Blue Stone Rd NE

Atlanta, GA

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

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:

To be announced

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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:

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:

Coming Soon

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

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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: Hilton Greenville, 45 West Orchard Park Drive, Greenville, SC

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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:

To be announced

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $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

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

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

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

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:

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

Pricing:

Member Price: $190
Non Member Price: $380

Click here to register