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Certification Benefits

Why Become an AFPP

Demonstrated expertise in faster payments helps individuals, financial institutions and businesses stay competitive and relevant in the payments industry.

Demonstrate Your Commitment

The AFPP certification positions you as a leader and pioneer in your field and strengthens your professional credibility.

Position Yourself as an Expert

The AFPP demonstrates your expertise across multiple payment methods, risk management, technology, operations and governance, making you a well-rounded expert in the field.

Enhance Your Career Opportunities

Earning the AFPP credential enhances your professional profile and makes you more attractive to employers by validating your expertise in faster payments. 

Last Chance for the Faster Payments Professional Certificate Program

If you want to learn more about faster payments but are not ready to become an AFPP, consider our Faster Payments Professional (FPP) Certificate Program! This program consists of three on-demand modules so that you can learn on your own time and at your own pace. You must complete each module and pass a final, cumulative quiz to earn your FPP Certificate. But don’t wait – this offering will only be available through the end of the year.

The Process

Interactive AFPP Prep Program

Our curriculum will help you better prepare for the AFPP Exam with webinars, on-demand training, assessment tests and resource materials.
 
Watch this short video to learn more about the AFPP accreditation process and our AFPP Prep Program.

Learn More About Nacha's AFPP Exam

To become an AFPP, payments professionals must pass the AFPP Exam administered by Nacha. The exam is offered annually during the February-March exam window. It is administered electronically at various test locations nationwide and consists of multiple-choice questions.

Free Resources & Tools

AFPP Prep Program Info Sheet

FREE

This info sheet lists everything that's included in the prep program.

How to Maintain Your AFPP Certification

FREE

Our free guide covers the continuing education requirements and reporting guidelines for AFPPs and the ability to track your credits.

AFPP Prep Program Justification Letter

FREE

Need management approval before preparing for the exam? Download our letter as a Word document, which you can modify.

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