Nacha CEC Center
Welcome to the Nacha CEC Center, your one-stop shop for fulfilling continuing education requirements for the AAP, AFPP, and APRP credentials through in-person and online Nacha programming*.
In-Person Events Offering Education Credits

Smarter Faster Payments 2026
April 26–29, 2026
San Diego, CA
Earn up to 20 AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs

Payments Institute
July 12–15, 2026
Chicago, IL
Earn up to 20 AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs

Nacha Risk Retreat
August 4–5, 2026
Reston, VA
Earn AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs (exact number TBD)

Alliance Participating Member Meetings
Various Location
Earn AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs (number varies by meeting)
Virtual Events Offering Education Credits
Remote Connect 2026
June 8-10, 2026
Earn AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs (exact number TBD)
TPI Home School
September 15-17, 2026
Earn AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs (exact number TBD)
PaymentsIQ Live! Fight Fraud Across Payment Rails
November 6, 2026
Earn AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs (exact number TBD)
Payments Legal & Compliance Summit
December 2-3, 2026
Earn AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs (exact number TBD)
PaymentsIQ by Nacha
Learning Management System
Earn AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs
Download Your Nacha Accreditation Badges
Your achievement reflects deep expertise and a strong commitment to excellence in the payments industry. Go on and grab your Nacha badge for AAP, AFPP, and APRP. And if you’ve earned all three, you’ve reached the Nacha Triple Standard, the brightest trio in the land!
Continuing Education Credit Requirements
You worked hard for your credential — you’ll want to keep it! Make sure to review the official Continuing Education Guidelines for the AAP, AFPP, and APRP. Questions? Contact [email protected].
* Please note that individuals holding the AAP, AFPP, and/or APRP credential can earn CECs through sources outside of Nacha, including their Payments Association.




