Programs

Professional Development Programs

No matter your starting point—whether you’re new to payments or leading institutional strategy—NEACH education is your guided path to growth. Begin with foundational, multi-rail training to build confidence in daily operations. As you progress, dive into intermediate and advanced content that deepens your expertise in compliance, fraud, risk, fintech, and treasury management.
 

Specialize with certificate programs that standardize workflows and elevate your practice, or pursue national accreditation with pathways aligned to industry exams like AAP, APRP, AFPP, and NCP. Our flexible learning options—webinars, workshops, on-demand sessions, virtual town halls, and forums—make it easy to fit professional development into your schedule and fulfill continuing education requirements.
 

With NEACH, you’ll gain practical skills, earn credentials, and stay ahead in the fast-changing payments landscape. Whether you’re building a foundation or seeking advanced insights, NEACH is your single best resource for career-long learning and success in payments.
 

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Education Club - Core

Education Club - Core

The Education Club – Core program is a comprehensive, institution-wide training solution designed for new and growing payments professionals. This flexible bundle provides access to a complete curriculum covering multi-rail payments—including ACH, Check, Wire, and Real-Time Payments—alongside essential compliance topics such as BSA/AML, OFAC, UCC, Reg E, Reg CC, Nacha, and FFIEC. Through scenario-based learning, quarterly compliance and fraud reviews, and real-world case studies, participants gain the foundational knowledge and confidence needed to navigate payments operations effectively. By completion, teams will be equipped to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support seamless payment processing across all rails. 

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Education Club - Premier

Education Club - Premier

Education Club – Premier is a strategic, institution-wide training solution designed for payments professionals ready to advance their expertise and take on more complex, cross-functional challenges. This all-access program includes all sessions in Education Club – Core plus intermediate and advanced courses spanning payments, compliance, fraud, risk, and treasury management—ideal for seasoned team members or organizations training staff at multiple skill levels. Covering high-impact topics like cryptocurrency, blockchain, BaaS, fintech partnerships, and AI in payments, plus advanced case studies and simulations, Premier equips participants to move beyond day-to-day tasks toward industry leadership. One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to 60+ sessions and a complete learning library.

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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AFPP Foundation Series: A Pre-Accreditation Program

AFPP Foundation Series: A Pre-Accreditation Program

Position your institution for success in faster payments. Our AFPP Foundation Series is a three-module program designed for compliance and payments leaders navigating multi-rail complexity and evolving regulations. Explore Same Day ACH, FedNow®, RTP®, and emerging solutions while gaining governance frameworks, risk matrices, and actionable strategies aligned with FFIEC and Nacha guidance. Through advanced case studies and practical tools, you’ll learn to transform faster payments from a compliance challenge into a growth opportunity. By completion, participants will be prepared to implement faster payments with confidence and take the next step toward AFPP accreditation.

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Fraud Mitigation Professionals Certificate Program

Fraud Mitigation Professionals Certificate Program

Building defensible investigations starts here. This nine-course certificate series equips payments professionals with standardized workflows, documentation practices, and cross-channel fraud analysis methods to strengthen oversight and reduce institutional risk. Through instructor-led sessions, real-world case studies, and actionable templates, participants learn to identify red flags, escalate cases accurately, and apply practical fraud controls across ACH, wire, card, deposit, lending, and digital channels. By completion, your team will be prepared to deliver consistent, audit-ready investigations and earn the Fraud Mitigation Certificate—demonstrating applied expertise in fraud detection, investigation, and response.

Price is per person and does not allow additional registrants for free.

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Payments Compliance Professionals Certificate Program

Payments Compliance Professionals Certificate Program

Advance your compliance expertise and lead with confidence. This eight-course certificate program equips you with practical skills, repeatable workflows, and audit-ready controls to strengthen compliance culture and reduce regulatory risk across ACH, wires, checks, cards, and digital channels. Through instructor-led sessions, real-world case studies, and actionable toolkits, participants learn to optimize compliance programs, manage cross-channel exposures, and prepare for examinations with assurance. The series progresses from foundational frameworks to advanced strategies, culminating in a capstone and final exam. Complete the program to earn your Payments Compliance Certificate and demonstrate mastery in compliance leadership.

Price is per person and does not allow additional registrants for free.

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Sticky Situations: EFT Dispute Investigation Series Certificate Program

Sticky Situations: EFT Dispute Investigation Series Certificate Program

Master EFT dispute investigations with confidence. This four-course series teaches you to apply Regulation E, distinguish authorized vs. unauthorized transactions, and document cases to examiner-ready standards. Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, you’ll gain practical tools to resolve disputes accurately and reduce risk. Complete all four courses to earn your Certificate and electronic badge.

Price is per person and does not allow additional registrants for free.

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Fintech Integration Leadership Series

Fintech Integration Leadership Series

Own fintech innovation and lead with confidence. This multi-module program equips senior leaders with the frameworks, governance tools, and risk controls needed to design, launch, and oversee fintech partnerships under full institutional accountability. Through expert-led sessions and actionable playbooks, participants learn to balance growth ambitions with regulatory expectations, implement examiner-ready controls, and protect reputation while driving competitive advantage. From board-level strategy to operational execution, this series delivers practical steps to turn disruption into opportunity.

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Treasury and Payments Academy (TAPA)

Treasury and Payments Academy (TAPA)

The Treasury and Payments Academy series is an in-depth multi-session program designed to help banking and credit union professionals build and manage a successful treasury management practice. Covering essential topics such as cash management, working capital strategies, product solutions, sales discovery, and relationship management, this series bridges foundational knowledge with advanced application. Participants will learn how to optimize liquidity, drive non-interest income, and position their institutions as trusted financial partners. By completion, attendees will be equipped to deliver value-driven treasury solutions, strengthen client relationships, and support long-term business growth.

Enroll in single sessions or get them all with Education Club – Premier.

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Daily Operations

Daily Operations

Our Daily Operations sessions equip you with clear, practical knowledge to manage ACH, wires, checks, cards, and instant payments. These sessions connect real-world scenarios to current Rules, compliance updates, and fraud trends—helping you build confidence, stay ahead of industry changes, and apply actionable insights to your daily work. Whether you’re building your foundation or preparing for certification, you’ll leave ready to navigate the evolving payments landscape.

Available as standalone sessions or included with Education Club – Premier.

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ACH Fundamentals

ACH Fundamentals

Mastering ACH operations starts here. The ACH Fundamentals series delivers a focused, six-session learning experience for new operations professionals. Dive into the essentials—network structure, participant roles, regulatory requirements, authorization, risk controls, and file formats—while gaining practical skills to manage transactions with confidence. This program equips attendees to handle daily ACH processes, meet compliance standards, and tackle both routine and complex challenges. By the end, participants will be prepared to navigate ACH with clarity and assurance. 

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to this bundle.

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ACH Intermediate

ACH Intermediate

Take your ACH expertise to the next level. The ACH Intermediate series offers a five-part program for professionals ready to master the pillars of a secure, compliant ACH operation. Explore Originator onboarding, Third-Party risk, daily monitoring, Exception handling, audits, risk assessments, Agreements, and Reclamations—all with actionable strategies and practical frameworks. Strengthen due diligence, enhance oversight, and ensure your program aligns with Nacha Rules and The Green Book. By the end, you’ll have the tools and confidence to tackle even the most complex ACH challenges.

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to this bundle.

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Check Fundamentals

Check Fundamentals

The Check Fundamentals series is your all-in-one starter kit for understanding check payments, perfect for newcomers or anyone seeking a stronger foundation. Through five focused sessions, you’ll learn key terms, participant roles, and how checks move through the system, then dive deeper into the legal and regulatory frameworks—including Regulation CC and UCC Articles 3 & 4, funds availability, holds, endorsements, warranties, and substitute checks. You’ll also tackle common challenges like check stop payments. By the end, you’ll confidently connect the dots between regulations, risk, and daily operations, ready to navigate check processing with clarity.

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Check Advanced

Check Advanced

Mastering advanced check operations is more than a skill—it’s a strategic advantage.  In five focused sessions, explore warranties, indemnities, remote deposit risk, returns, adjustments, and complex fraud schemes. Real-world case studies challenge you to apply regulatory knowledge to high-stakes disputes and liability scenarios. By the end, you’ll have the insight and confidence to manage advanced check operations with clarity. 

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Payment Systems Compliance Fundamentals

Payment Systems Compliance Fundamentals

Our Payment Systems Compliance Fundamentals series is a five-part program designed for payment operations and compliance professionals seeking a practical, structured approach to mastering legal, regulatory, and risk frameworks across today’s complex payments landscape. Each session explores the rules, risks, and responsibilities for checks, ACH, wire transfers, and instant payments, connecting foundational statutes like UCC, Regulation E, and Regulation CC to real-world practices. By the end, you’ll be equipped to strengthen oversight, reduce risk, and support compliant, resilient payment operations across all major payment channels. 

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Compliance Strategy Intermediate

Compliance Strategy Intermediate

The Compliance Strategy Intermediate series is a five-part program for professionals ready to elevate their compliance oversight and risk management. Building on foundational knowledge, these sessions focus on practical implementation—covering FFIEC guidance, BSA/AML integration, governance and policy development, and cross-channel risk monitoring. Through actionable insights and real-world case studies, you’ll learn to build effective compliance frameworks, coordinate fraud and compliance efforts, and apply strategic thinking to complex challenges—empowering you to lead with confidence and meet evolving regulatory expectations.

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Risk Management

Risk Management

Our Risk Management sessions equip you with practical strategies to identify, mitigate, and prevent payment-related fraud and compliance risks across ACH, faster payments, wire transfers, and Regulation E. Each session delivers actionable insights, real-world examples, and advanced controls to strengthen oversight, enhance security, and improve regulatory accuracy. You’ll gain the tools and confidence to protect your institution and its members in today’s fast-moving payments environment.

Enroll in single sessions or get them all with Education Club – Premier.

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Real-Time Payments Fundamentals

Real-Time Payments Fundamentals

Our Real-Time Payments Fundamentals series is a comprehensive four-session program designed for professionals implementing real-time payment solutions. Covering essential aspects of the FedNow® Service and RTP® network, this series provides practical knowledge of operating procedures, compliance requirements, and network rules. You will learn enrollment and setup processes, transaction handling, fraud prevention, and dispute resolution strategies, equipping you to manage daily operations confidently and ensure regulatory compliance. By completion, you will be prepared to navigate real-time payment systems effectively and support successful implementation within their institutions.

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Emerging Payments Technology

Emerging Payments Technology

Our Emerging Payments Technology series is a dynamic seven-session program designed for leaders navigating the future of payments. This series delivers strategic insight into Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), fintech partnerships, card processing, compliance frameworks, cryptocurrency, and blockchain, as well as innovations like real-time payments and digital wallets. Participants gain practical knowledge to manage operational and regulatory challenges, implement new technologies, and evaluate fintech opportunities effectively. By completion, attendees will be equipped to drive modernization, mitigate risk, and position their institutions for success in an evolving payments ecosystem. 

One purchase gives your entire staff unlimited access to the full program.

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Business Education

Business Education

The Business Education series is designed for professionals without a banking background who want practical, expert-led insights to master payments and understand their impact on business operations. Covering electronic payments, ACH requirements, cybersecurity, risk management, and internal controls, these sessions provide actionable strategies to optimize processes, strengthen compliance, and reduce risk—all while fitting into a busy schedule.

For Associate/Corporate Members Only.

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General Payments

General Payments

A complimentary program for NEACH members offering foundational training in ACH, Wires, Checks, Cards, and Instant Payments—covering terminology, rules, and processes for newcomers or those refreshing their knowledge.

Free | NEACH Members Only

Member Meetings

Member Meetings

Twice a year, gather with fellow NEACH members to network and hear from expert guest speakers on new rules, regulations, and business opportunities. 

Free | NEACH Members Only

Quarterly Compliance and Fraud Reviews 4-Part Series

Quarterly Compliance and Fraud Reviews 4-Part Series

Four times a year, join NEACH staff and industry experts for 75-minute sessions on timely compliance, risk, and fraud topics. Learn practical mitigation strategies, regulatory updates, and best practices across all payment rails. Registered attendees can suggest topics in advance.

Free | NEACH Members Only

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