AAP AND NCP STRENGTH OF THE CERTIFICATION Presented by: Ellen Heffner, NCP ECCHO Wendy Wishon, AAP, NCP EPCOR

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1 Electronic Payments Conference 2016 April 4-6, 2016 AAP AND NCP STRENGTH OF THE CERTIFICATION Presented by: Ellen Heffner, NCP ECCHO Wendy Wishon, AAP, NCP EPCOR

2 AGENDA Benefits of Industry Certifications AAP & NCP Programs Definition and Candidates History Study Materials Additional Resources Testing Costs Test Preparation and Best Practices Re-certification Requirements Next Steps 2

3 BENEFITS Individual Organization Industry 3

4 BENEFITS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT 4

5 BENEFITS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT The AAP certification is a standard of excellence for ACH Network participants. AAPs help financial institutions and companies improve their operational processes, ensure compliance and reduce risk. Ann-Marie Bartels, AAP, CEO EPCOR 5

6 BENEFITS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT The AAP certification is a standard of excellence for ACH Network participants. AAPs help financial institutions and companies improve their operational processes, ensure compliance and reduce risk. Ann-Marie Bartels, AAP, CEO EPCOR 6

7 BENEFITS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT 7

8 BENEFITS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT 8

9 BENEFITS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT As a compliance professional, studying for the NCP prepared me not only for the exam but provided me with excellent materials and information that I continue to use today. I would suggest this certification to anyone who has an interest in developing a greater understanding of check payment systems. Charla Tompkins, NCCO, AAP, NCP Navy Federal Credit Union 9

10 AAP AND NCP THE CERTIFICATIONS 10

11 DEFINITION & CANDIDATES 2+ years relative experience Commitment to the learning process Willingness to get your hands dirty 11

12 HISTORY ACCREDITED ACH 1993 Pilot exam 1994 AAP exam 4000 AAPs NATIONAL CHECK 2011 Pilot exam NCP exam 519 NCPs and growing 12

13 STUDY MATERIALS ACCREDITED ACH ACH Rules Book AAP Handbook Risk Management Handbook Marketing Handbooks Compliance Manual Revised UCC-4A and the ACH Network Green Book (31 CFR Part 210) WACHA Prep Course NATIONAL CHECK ECCHO Rules and Fed OC3 P.R.E.P. guide Question of the Day NCP Roadmap JumpStart Reading program Pre-recorded training webinars Exam prep training courses (Instructor-led, on-demand, etc.) 13

14 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ACCREDITED ACH WACHA AAP Review Course AAP Study Buddy Program The Payments Institute NACHA website WACHA Seminars/Webinars NATIONAL CHECK NCP review course NCP Guide Program and handbook ECCHO website ECCHO and Partners Check payments training options 14

15 TESTING ACCREDITED ACH PSI testing facility 120 questions General Payments Products Risk Rules & Regulations Technical Standards/Formats Process & Flow Next testing window: Oct 2016 NATIONAL CHECK PSI testing facility 120 questions Check Fundamentals Rules, Laws and Regulations Fraud and Risk Mitigation Check Operations Technical standards & formats Products Next testing window: April / May

16 COSTS ACCREDITED ACH Exam fee NACHA member $475 Non-Member $595 Online registration through NACHA NATIONAL CHECK Exam fee ECCHO member $400 Non-member $500 Online registration through ECCHO 16

17 TEST PREPARATION AND BEST PRACTICES Study to pass Base it on the individual Study buddy / NCP Guide / AAP Handbook Small study groups Flashcards Write your own test questions Other? 17

18 RE-CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ACCREDITED ACH Accreditation for 5 years Continuing Education 60 credit hours in five years Max of 20 credit hours per year Renew in 5 year increments NATIONAL CHECK Accreditation for 5 years Continuing Education 50 credit hours in five years Max of 30 credit hours per year 3 ECCHO workshops over 5 years Renew in 5 year increments 18

19 NEXT STEPS Register for exam early AAP: NCP: Organize a study plan Maximize study time for best results Know the location of your testing center Know how to get there Get a good night s sleep before test date Take the exam Look for a positive result and make plans to celebrate! 19

20 QUESTIONS? 20

21 Wendy Wishon, AAP, NCP EPCOR Ellen Heffner, NCP ECCHO THANK YOU! 21