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2026 AAP Prep Package

July 15, 2026 - September 8, 2026

Description

Become an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP)

Take your ACH expertise to the next level by becoming an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP). This respected credential sets you apart as a leader in electronic payments and showcases your ability to navigate ACH operations, risk, and regulatory requirements with confidence.

AAPs are recognized across the industry for their deep ACH knowledge and are often called on during exams and audits. If you want to stand out, strengthen your skills, and advance your career, the AAP journey is the perfect next step.

AAP Prep Package

Member Price: $1495 ($2391 value)
Nacha test registration is not included.

Non-Member Registration: $2990

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

Publications & Study Resources

(2026 Publication will ship as available)

  • ACH Rule Book ($67 value)
  • ACH Compliance Manual ($60 value)
  • UCC4A ($65 value)
  • Third-Party Senders and the ACH Network ($60 value)
  • ACH Risk Management Handbook ($60 value)
  • ACH Pro Online-Based Practice Quizzes ($125 value)
  • AAP Flash Cards ($110 value)
  • AAP Study Kit ($150 value)

Training Sessions

  • 10 Virtual AAP Classes($1194 value) 
    • 07/15/2026 - ACH Fundamentals & SEC Code
    • 07/16/2026 - Exception Handling
    • 07/22/2026 - Agreements & Third Parties
    • 07/23/2026 - ACH Risk Management
    • 07/29/2026 - Navigating & Tabbing Your Rule Book - Part 1
    • 07/30/2026 - Navigating & Tabbing Your Rule Book - Part 2
    • 08/05/2026 - Government Payments
    • 08/06/2026 - Regulation Review
    • 08/19/2026 - File Formatting
    • 08/20/2026 - Other Payment Systems & Knowledge Check
  • 3-Day In-Person Review($500 value)
    • 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 - Germantown, WI
    • 09/15/2026 - 09/17/2026 - Linthicum Heights, MD
    • 09/15/2026 - 09/17/2026 - South Carolina (Location TBD)
    • 09/22/2026 - 09/24/2026 - Huntsville, AL 

All Virtual AAP Classes will be hosted live and recorded from:

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT

3-Day In-Person Reviews will be held from:

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Local Time

Nacha Testing Registration and Fee Information - Click Here

Pricing

The AAP Prep Package is now an all-inclusive package! 

AAP Prep Package Member Price is $1495, valued at $2391 

Non-Member Price is $2990

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