SWACHA's ACH Certification Program offers the opportunity for financial professionals to expand their knowledge of electronic payments, demonstrate their commitment to professionalism and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace by staying informed of the latest developments, requirements and emerging applications in electronic payments.

SWACHA ACH Certification Program

• The ACH Certification program is flexible, giving you two years to complete the program.
• The ACH Certification program is affordable. One low price for materials, courses, reviews and test, enabling you to save over $300.
• The ACH certification courses are taught by ACH professionals who provide you with the most current information in the ACH world.
• The ACH certification program is a stepping stone to the Accredited ACH Professional designation which allows you to prepare for the AAP in a more relaxed and self-paced environment.
• The ACH certification program is for all different types of learners. Courses offered include self-paced, instructor led and teleseminars which enable all types of learners to gain valuable information.

How to Earn SWACHA ACH Certification

Participants are required to complete a broad curriculum covering specific topics. Participants have a two year time frame in which to complete all courses. Upon completion of the required curriculum, candidates must attend a comprehensive review course and earn a passing grade on the ACH Certification exam.

Required Courses

Electives

Program Costs and What's Included

SWACHA ACH Certification Program Includes:

• the current ACH Rules Book and access to the Rules Online
• tuition for the comprehensive review course
• the ACH Certification Exam fee
• registration fees for required and elective courses
• registration and processing fee for the ACH Certification program

How to Register

To register, download and complete the Enrollment Form below, and return to SWACHA via mail or FAX as per instructions provided on the form.

SWACHA ACH Certification Program Enrollment Form

If you have any questions, or need help completing the form, please contact the Education Services Department at SWACHA at 1-800-475-0585.

Who Should Enroll:

• ACH Operations Personnel
• Financial Institution Training Personnel
• Any financial professional who desires to earn a prestigious industry certification in electronic payments

What will be covered:

• Up-to-date Electronic Payments information
• ACH Industry Specific Education
• Operations
• Rules, Regulations and Compliance
• Emerging Issues and Industry Trends

Maintaining your SWACHA ACH Certification

Successful candidates must maintain their ACH Certification by annual attendance at a SWACHA ACH Rules workshop. The SWACHA ACH Certified financial institution employee is responsible for paying for this course as well as advising SWACHA that the course has been completed. The fee for this course is NOT included in the price of their certification program.

After earning the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) designation, the continuing education requirements for the SWACHA certification are met as AAP continuing education is completed.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the ACH Certification program does not constitute registration for required individual seminars. Please register separately for each course you will be attending.