Continuing your education as a payments professional, increases your marketability, benefits your employer and more effectively manages ACH Network use and enhances its risk management profile across payment types.

Everyone learns in different ways. That is why Nacha delivers its educational offerings in a variety of formats including digital technology, publications, conferences and two accreditation programs. Read on to learn more about the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) and the Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) credential programs.

AAPs are recognized for their ACH payments expertise, providing a competitive edge in the business and financial arenas.

Commit early and take advantage of study tools provided with your exam registration.

2020 Test Window: Monday, Oct. 5 – Saturday, Oct. 24

APRPs are recognized for exceptional payments systems risk expertise across all payment types.

Commit early and take advantage of study tools provided with your exam registration.

2020 Test Window: Monday, July 13 – Saturday, Aug 8

Join more than 4,600 AAPs and more than 360 APRPs nationwide by following our Path to Success. Register, study, take the exam and then rest! Find out what helped nearly 70% AAPs pass the exam and what you can do to succeed.

Everyone has a reason for obtaining their AAP, APRP or both. Meet a few of our accredited professionals.

What’s your reason?

Have you considered licensing your organization’s continuing education courses for your attendees to earn AAP and APRP credits? Elevate your organization’s reputation in the payments industry with Nacha-approved educational courses.

Access to this popular social networking site encourages interaction between aspiring and current AAPs and APRPs. As a member, you can post or respond to questions, help others to be compliant with the Nacha Operating Rules, government rules and regulations, software and hardware solutions, and more.

Not accredited yet? Gain access after you register for either exam.