Become Nacha Accredited
You Know It, Now Show It – Earn a Nacha Accreditation
You may be a payment expert with years of experience but have you demonstrated all you know to your employer, colleagues, and the payments community? Make 2026 the year you gain the respect and credibility you can only obtain by earning your Accredited ACH Professional (AAP), Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP), or Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) credential.
We encourage you to register for the AAP, AFPP, or APRP exam early, giving you plenty of time to review the exam handbook, and get training from either Nacha or the Payments Associations. Attending either the Payments Institute or TPI Home School is a great way to supplement your studies. Additionally, the Payments Associations offer exam preparation courses virtually and in-person nationwide.
If you're planning to take the AAP, AFPP, or APRP exam this year, or are even pondering it, then it's time to register for the Payments Institute or TPI Home School. From focused exam prep courses and chats with faculty, TPI is a fantastic way to learn. You can rest easy knowing your receiving the most current and accurate payments information as most of our courses are led by accredited industry favorites. You'll graduate from TPI feeling more prepared and more confident to take the next step in your path to accreditation.
Accreditation Prep (AAP, AFPP, APRP)
Courses in this area focus on topics surrounding Nacha’s accreditation programs – Accredited ACH Professional (AAP), Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP), and Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP). Students are introduced to key subjects covered on the exams, suggestions for additional preparatory work, and test taking tips and advice.