NEACH Certificate Programs are a guided path to achieving your personal and professional goals. Four ACH Operations Certificates equip you with the tools and information to work effectively within the ACH Network. Each certificate is designed to ensure you receive a thorough foundation before moving on to more advanced and complex topics. Certificate participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion in a designated track, which can be used to provide proof of internal training practices, as well as preparation for eventual accreditation. 

Introduction to ACH Certificate

Designed for those with little experience in the payments system, the Introduction to ACH Certificate provides a preliminary review of the ACH Network, including formatting requirements, the ACH rules and introductory courses in risk, exception processing and government payments.

RDFI ACH Operations

Designed for RDFI operations personnel.  The RDFI ACH Operations Certificate provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental of receiving entries.

ODFI ACH Operations

Designed for ODFI operations personnel.  The ODFI ACH Operations Certificate provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental of originating entries. 

Advanced ACH Operations

Designed for personnel with some experience in the ACH Network, the Advanced ACH Operations Certificate provides insight into the complex aspects of the ACH Network, such as the importance of Risk Assessments, return rate calculations, international payments and reversals.

Compliance for ACH

Designed for personnel to gain exposure and knowledge of ACH compliance, this certificate provides insight into the complex aspects of the ACH Network, such as the importance of Risk Assessments, exception handling, reclamations, BSA and AML as it relates to ACH.

Risk Management for ACH

Designed for personnel who want to expand their knowledge on Risk Management in the ACH network, this certificate provides training on originator on-boarding, audits, fraud mitigation and the importance of exposure limits.  The track is great for ACH personnel that are responsible for risk mitigation or Risk Assessment creation.