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Education

Your roadmap to success starts here.

PaymentsFirst offers education on ACH, instant payments, check, card, wire, and emerging payments for entry-level to seasoned professionals.

Amplify your career growth with a roadmap to success. Begin with an Education Package Plan, unlocking a full year of training for one price, and the PaymentsFirst Anytime Learning System (P.A.L.S.) for access to the training you need when you need it. Once you're ready to earn accreditations in your field, move on to ElevateU and Accreditation Prep Programs. Attend a PaymentsFirst event to hear from experts in our industry, earn your continuing education credits to maintain accreditations, and network with professionals like you.

In our education throughout the year, we cover day-to-day operations, compliance, fraud, third-party originators, professional development programs, marketing, education for corporate clients, industry updates, and more.

PaymentsFirst Members enjoy a 50% discount on all education and events and can access a full year of education at one price using the Education Package Plan. It's where you will want to start your journey to the top.

What our members have to say:

""[PaymentsFirst] trainers are great! They are subject matter experts that can translate the very complicated rules into plain language."

"[PaymentsFirst] has always been a leader in providing our bank with up-to-date ACH changes through their variety of educational channels including webinars, seminars and email subscription updates."

"I look forward to the conference every year and appreciate the insight the sessions provide for payment products."

Education & Events Calendar

Find the training and events you need to perform your job well. Understand our industry better to capitalize on opportunities and navigate challenges.

Education Package Plan

Unlock year-round learning at one price with the Education Package Plan.

P.A.L.S. 24/7 Online Training

Enhance your skills anytime with the PaymentsFirst Anytime Learning System (P.A.L.S.) – 24/7 access to online training, recorded webinars, the ElevateU certificate programs, and essential resources.

Certifications & Accreditations

Earn professional certificates and accreditations in ACH, check, card, wire and emerging payments, risk, or faster payments. Become the rising leader at your organization.

Events for Payments Professionals

Learn from and connect with top industry executives, experienced trainers, and payments professionals like you. Bring new insights and solutions back to your organization.

Customized Training

Our training experts will design a program that fits the specific needs of your branch staff, operations, auditors, senior management or board of directors.

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