School of Payments Strategy

Today’s dynamic payments landscape requires leaders to have a strategic mindset to successfully address the challenges they face. The School of Payments Strategy goes well beyond conventional approaches to help leaders hone their skills and set clear business goals by exploring diverse facets of strategic planning that will create value for the organization, customers, suppliers, and employees.

Led by faculty comprised of payments industry experts, students explore topics on payment innovation, market evaluation, environmental assessment, product management, strategy development, and tactical implementation. This curriculum empowers financial service leaders and managers to harness payments for organizational growth in today’s dynamic environment.

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Program Audience

The School of Payment Strategy is tailored to equip leaders and professionals with the necessary tools, skills, and frameworks to effectively implement strategic
payments approaches within their organizations.

The representative roles for this program may include: mid-level managers and professionals seeing to build strategic thinking, aspiring managers aiming to develop a comprehensive understanding of payment strategies to advance their careers, senior and executive leaders looking to refine their strategic vision within the context of payments to drive organizational growth and success, and entrepreneurs and consultants interested in gaining insights into payment strategies to better serve their clients.

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Program Benefits

Following successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

► Design payment-related tactical plans that align with their company’s strategies and overarching mission.
► Examine their existing markets and use this information to inform strategic decisions.
► Evaluate the performance of their payment-related programs and make necessary adjustments that better position the organization within its market.

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Program Certificate

Upon successful completion of the School of Payments Strategy, students will be awarded a verified digital certificate by NEACH U and its parent organization NEACH. Students will also receive a digital LinkedIn badge to enhance their online presence, validate their skills, and demonstrate their commitment to professional growth.

To earn a NEACH U Certificate, you must complete all coursework within the calendar year, regardless of enrollment date. Coursework completion may include: completing all designated courses, meeting deadlines, finishing assignments, offering feedback, and contributing to conversations on the community platform.

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Program Details

Dates & Eligibility: All participants must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the course. This curriculum is made up of 9 courses (approximately 9 hours of coursework). Term dates are January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 with rolling admission. No application is required.  

Program Fee

NEACH Member: $975.00
Non NEACH Member: $1175.00
Interested in NEACH Membership? Schedule an exploratory call. 

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What Sets NEACH U Apart?

Our flexible, online programs are designed to bring the NEACH U classroom to you, and are built around three key characteristics:

Real-World Application

The NEACH U curriculum centers its approach on real-world application, ensuring students gain practical skills and knowledge directly relevant to their future/current careers. By focusing on industry-specific scenarios, NEACH U fosters career readiness. This emphasis on real-world applicability equips learners with the tools, insights, and expertise needed to be competent and well-prepared professionals in their respective careers.

Expertise

NEACH U's curriculum, developed by leading payments experts, follows the latest online adult education standards. With input from practitioners in the field, it offers a dynamic, practical, and up-to-date learning experience, ensuring students gain relevant skills for success in the evolving payments industry.

Connection

NEACH U offers more than education; it connects you to a nationwide community of payments professionals. Through networking and peer-driven learning, students collaborate, learn from experts, and build lasting connections. This dynamic community enriches education, provides mentorship opportunities, and keeps you updated on industry trends, fostering a robust network for your career growth.

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Deepen your expertise through professional development from any of NEACH U's eleven schools: Accreditation, Business Education, Compliance, Daily Operations (Beginner and Advanced); General Payments, Payments Management, Payments Modernization, Payments Strategy, Retail Banking, Risk Management, and Treasury Management. 

Engage with NEACH U faculty in online courses. Grow as a leader and gain critical insights into various areas of payments—or access resources to earn professional certifications. Download a course catalog to learn more about each School of Study. 

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