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2026 NCP Prep Package

January 20, 2026 - April 14, 2026

Description

Become a National Check Professional (NCP)

Elevate your career by becoming a National Check Professional (NCP). This prestigious accreditation, facilitated by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO), recognizes individuals who possess advanced knowledge of the check payment landscape. Earning the NCP credential distinguishes you as a leader with proven expertise in check operations, fraud mitigation, regulations, and industry standards.


What’s Included in the NCP Prep Package

Member Price: $1650
ECCHO Test Registration is not included.

Your package includes everything you need for a strong, well-rounded exam preparation experience:

Publications & Study Resources 

  • NCP Prep Flash Cards
  • Check Pro - Online-Based Practice Quizzes

(2026 Publication will be emailed as available)

Training Sessions

  • 14 Virtual NCP Webinars

    • 1/20/2026 NCP 1 - Check Fundamentals
    • 1/27/2026 NCP 2 - Check Products
    • 2/3/2026 NCP 3 - UCC 3
    • 2/5/2026 NCP 4 - UCC 4
    • 2/10/2026 NCP 5 - Standards & Formats
    • 2/17/2026 NCP 6 - Regulation CC Part 1
    • 2/19/2026 NCP 7 - Regulation CC Part 2
    • 2/24/2026 NCP 8 - Federal Reserve Rules
    • 2/26/2026 NCP 9 - ECCHO Rules
    • 3/3/2026 NCP 10 - Check Process & Flow
    • 3/10/2026 NCP 11 - Check Exceptions Part 1
    • 3/12/2026 NCP 12 - Check Exceptions Part 2
    • 3/17/2026 NCP 13 - Fraud & Risk Part 1
    • 3/19/2026 NCP 14 - Fraud & Risk Part 2
    • 4/13 - 4/14/2026 Two-Day Virtual Exam Review

All webinar training sessions* will be held at 2:00 - 3:30 pm Eastern, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Central 

*For our Hawaii members: Webinars are 8:00 - 9:30 am HST until 3/3, then 9:00 - 10:30 AM HST


Time

All webinar training sessions will be  

  • 2:00 - 3:30 pm Eastern
  • 1:00 - 2:30 pm Central 


Pricing

Member Price - $1,650

Non-Member Price - $3,300

Contact Information

Name: Education Department
Phone: 1-866-993-3753
Email: education@paymentsfirst.org
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