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AFPP Accreditation
UMACHA has partnered with Wespay to bring you the Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Exam Prep Series, designed to help payments professionals build the knowledge, confidence, and expertise needed to successfully earn their AFPP accreditation.
This comprehensive program includes 11 live webinars, including a special introductory session that provides an overview of the AFPP accreditation, exam structure, and preparation strategies. Led by industry experts, the series delivers practical insights into the concepts and competencies covered on the AFPP exam, all in a flexible online format that allows you to learn from your office or home.
Topics covered throughout the series include:
- Faster payments fundamentals and industry landscape
- Same Day ACH, FedNow, RTP, and Push-to-Card debit card payment rails
- Faster payments operations and process flows
- Risk management and fraud considerations
- Technology and implementation considerations
- Regulatory and governance frameworks
All live webinars are recorded*, providing participants with the flexibility to revisit sessions throughout their exam preparation journey.
* Registered participants have access to recordings through March 13, 2027.
Through our partnership with Wespay, UMACHA is proud to offer a structured learning experience designed to help participants prepare for the AFPP exam and strengthen their expertise in today's rapidly evolving faster payments environment.
| 2026-2027 AFPP Exam Prep Series Schedule | ||
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| Tuesday, Oct. 6: | 1:00 - 1:30 pm CT | AFPP Exam and Prep Preview |
| Tuesday, Oct. 13: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Faster Payments System Overview |
| Tuesday, Oct. 20: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Fundamentals of Faster Payments (Part One) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 27: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Fundamentals of Faster Payments (Part Two) |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Faster Payments Operations and Process Flow (Part One) |
| Tuesday, Nov. 10: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Faster Payments Operations and Process Flow (Part Two) |
| Tuesday, Nov. 17: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Faster Payments Risk Management |
| Tuesday, Nov. 24: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Technology Considerations for Faster Payments (Part One) |
| Tuesday, Dec. 1: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Technology Considerations for Faster Payments (Part Two) |
| Tuesday, Dec. 8: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Governance Framework (Part One) |
| Tuesday, Dec. 15: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT | Governance Framework (Part Two) |
| Members | Non-Members | |||
| AFPP Exam Prep Series | $845* | $1,690 | ||
| Continuing Education Credits | 1.8 AAP/AFPP/APRP CECs per webinar (see note below) | |||
CEC Notes:
- The October 6th webinar, AFPP Exam and Prep Preview, is ineligible for CECs.
- Participating in this full series will allow a registrant to earn a maximum of 18 credits for AAP, AFPP, and APRP.
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