Professional Development

Just announced...CPC Program

Today, more than ever before, individuals who work with checks need to understand the “New Payment Delivery System” that incorporates existing checks, images and ACH. 

 UMACHA, in conjunction with WACHA is pleased to announce the new Check Professional Certificate Program.

 Read details here - CPC Certification Booklet

Brand New for 2010! UMACHA's Education Circle

A circle continues and never ends - just like your education - continues and never stops

How does the Education Circle work?

  1. This Education Circle is available to "Members ONLY!"
  2. The "savings" amount that you will experience is a further reduction in the already reduced "Member" rate for UMACHA's Professional Development Courses.
  3. Select one or more of the "package's that best fits your Financial Institution's education needs or plan.  (You are NOT required to select the specific sessions you will be attending at the time you select and purchase your "package" - this will be done as needed).
  4. Upon payment of your Education Circle "package" - you will receive "coupons" via email which can be used in printed form with your invoice or electronically with the code assigned to the coupon(s) when registering online.
  5. Education Circle Package coupons MUST be redeemed in the year purchased.
  6. The Education Circle "coupons" can be used by any person at your Financial Institution (they are not limited to the person/individual who originally selected the package(s).
  7. Your Financial Institution is solely responsible for the "electronic coupons" you'll receive upon purchase - and they will NOT be replaced (please store securely).

How do I join UMACHA's Education Circle?

Complete the registration form below and fax to UMACHA at 763-549-7004 or email your request with the Package number/name to danyellp@umacha.org.  Please be sure to include method of payment - payment is required BEFORE the "coupons" will be sent via email.

Click here for details on Education Circle packages

Click here to register for Education Circle packages

High Standards of Education and Knowledge-Based Training

Education is a key component of any training program. At UMACHA, you'll find comprehensive programs to supplement and enhance your ACH knowledge and all facets of electronic payments.

Is your financial institution committed to "high performance"? Do your employees have a firm grasp on the necessary information they need to carry out their daily job functions? UMACHA's Professional Development program has training for all competency levels, from the ACH beginner to the AAP (Accredited ACH Professional), along with topics ranging from receiving/originating ACH files to risk management to audit to check conversion products.

UMACHA offers Certificate of Completion programs for four levels of ACH knowledge.

ACH Fundamentals: This is the stepping stone into the world of ACH. What do those acronyms mean? Who are the participants and how does ACH work?  What are Standard Entry Class Codes and their purpose in ACH?

ACH 101 (Basic): How do I process returns and NOCs according to the ACH Rules? What about processing Government ACH transactions? I have heard about IAT, but what do I need to know? All of this and more is covered in the ACH 101 course offerings.

ACH 201 (Intermediate): How do I manage the risk in my ACH operations? What are Commercial reclamations and how do I handle them? What information is included in an ACH file? What is the difference between authorization and authentication? These are just some of the topics that will be tackled in the ACH 201 course track.

ACH 301 (Advanced): How do I complete my ACH audit? What do I need to know about UCC Article 4A? How does the ACH Rules Enforcement process and National System of Fines work? These questions and more are answered in the ACH 301 course offerings.

Completing the four certificate programs is an excellent preparation for those planning to sit for the AAP Certification.

Workshop Schedule - July through December 2010

Workshop Registration Form - July through December 2010

Webinar Schedule - July through December 2010

Webinar Registration Form - July through December 2010

 

For the advanced ACH professional (calling all AAPs!) we are extending an invitation for you to participate in one of our interactive workshops on a variety of topics, including:

  • How to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole
  • Risk Assessment Tools
  • Advanced ACH Formats

Other Education Offerings include:

  • Remote Deposit Capture (RDC)/Image Training -- including 90-minute webinars on the RDC basics, Knowing your RDC customer, and RDC risk management
  • Electronic Processing of Checks (EPC) workshops -- including a one-day workshop offered at various locations, OR a four-week webinar series
  • Image/Check Processing Exceptions -- half-day workshop

Click here to see our Workshop Schedule - July through December 2010

Click here to see our Webinar Schedule - July through December 2010

For secured online registration, REGISTER TODAY!

Can't decide which topic(s) is best for your staff or perhaps your schedule is too hectic?

Do you see two or three session topics that would be ideal for your staff, but can't seem fit them all into your operations schedule?  No problem!  We can design an individual training session based on your educational needs covering one or more topics of your choice.  Call us today to schedule a UMACHA delivery of COLA - Customized On-Location Assistance. We have affordable pricing for whatever time you have available for your individualized training (half-day, full-day, evenings - or just about any time).  COLA is easily adapted to meet your needs!