Book Kevin
The Trusted Authority in Electronic Payments

The Payments Academy

Certificate courses & on-demand training in FedNow®, RTP®, ACH, and more.

Training your whole team?

Group pricing for banks, credit unions & fintechs — certify your whole department at a discount.

Get Group Pricing →

The RTP® Network

Courses focused on the Clearing House’s RTP® Network. Basics, Risk, Rules, Regulations, Returns, Reconciliation, and more!

RTP® CLASSES

The FedNow® Network

Courses focused on the Federal Reserve Bank’s FedNow® Network. Courses focused on the FedNow basics, liquidity management, operating rules, risks, ISO 20022, and more!

FedNow® Classes

The ACH Certificate

The Payments Professor's seven-class ACH Certificate — from origination to returns, the Nacha Operating Rules, Same Day ACH, and new rule requirements, with a certificate of completion.

ACH CERTIFICATE

◦ The FedNow® Network ◦

Online courses dedicated to mastering the FedNow® Network

Getting to know the FedNow® Operating Rules

Perfect for those preparing to go live on the FedNow®service and needing a deeper understanding of the FedNow® service operating procedures. 

ENROLL NOW

The Basics of the FedNow®Service 

Perfect for any new to payments or new to the FedNow® service and looking to understand the basics of FedNow®. This is the perfect place to start

ENROLL NOW
FedNow Certificate — instant payments clock

PAYMENTS PROFESSOR • CERTIFICATE SERIES

The FedNow® Certificate Series

Prove your FedNow® expertise. Eight engaging classes covering FedNow® basics, faster payments, liquidity, reconciliation, returns, and ISO® 20022 messaging — with quizzes, PDFs, and a certificate of completion.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

9 hours of instruction    8 classes    80-question quiz    PDF of the classes    Certificate of completion

Explore the FedNow® Certificate

Also need your annual risk assessment? Pair the certificate with an examiner-ready, auto-scoring FedNow® Risk Assessment matched to your participation type.

View the FedNow® Risk Assessments

FedNow® Liquidity Management Transfers


Join the Payments Professor to expand your knowledge of how liquidity management transfers work, what controls are in place, what the Fed expects, what reports will help, and more!

ENROLL NOW

       FedNow® ISO® 20022 Basics 

Are you ready to master the complex world of FedNow® and ISO® 20022 messaging? Our 14-part video course, FedNowSM ISO® 20022 Messaging Basics, is the ultimate guide to gaining a basic understanding ISO® 20022 messaging and how it applies to FedNow®.

Enroll Now

◦ The RTP® Network ◦

Online courses dedicated to mastering the RTP® Network.

RTP® Basics:

Real-Time Education for RTP®    

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of the RTP® network? Our 28-part course has everything you need to know about RTP® to understand the network better.

Whether new to the RTP® network or looking to deepen your knowledge, our course 28 video, 4-part course has something for everyone. Enroll today and join the exciting world of RTP®!

ENROLL NOW

 RTP® Risks, Rules, & Regulations

Are you ready to take your knowledge of RTP® to the next level? Our 22-video course, RTP® Risks, Rules, and Regulations, is your guide to understanding the rules and regulations of RTP® and how to manage risks and prevent fraud.

Whether you're new to RTP® or a seasoned professional, our course has something for everyone. Enroll today and join the ranks of RTP® Risks, Rules, and Regulations course experts who can aid in managing risks, preventing fraud, and understanding the rules and regulations of RTP®.

Enroll Now
RTP Certificate — real-time payments

PAYMENTS PROFESSOR • CERTIFICATE SERIES

The RTP® Certificate Series

Prove your RTP® expertise. Eight engaging one-hour classes across RTP® Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced — with quizzes, a PDF workbook, and a certificate of completion.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

8 class videos    470 minutes of instruction    80-question quiz    PDF presentations    Certificate of completion

Explore the RTP® Certificate

Also need your annual risk assessment? Pair the certificate with an examiner-ready, auto-scoring RTP® Risk Assessment matched to your participation type.

View the RTP® Risk Assessments

RTP® Request for Return of Funds: How to get your money back!

How can you get your money back from an irrevocable network that doesn't allow payment to be canceled once sent?  Join the Payments Professor and receive 12 classes over Two hours  One workbook And the information you need to become a success when working with Request for Return of Funds

ENROLL NOW

RTP® Prefunding, Settlement, Reconciliation and Funds Availability

Are you ready to take your understanding of RTP® prefunding, settlement, reconciliation, and funds availability to the next level? Our 15-part video course, RTP® Prefunding, Settlement, Reconciliation, and Funds Availability, is the ultimate guide to understanding the complex world of RTP® payments.

Enroll Now
ACH Certificate — bank-to-bank ACH transfers

PAYMENTS PROFESSOR • CERTIFICATE COURSE

The Payments Professor's ACH Certificate

Master the ACH Network from origination to returns. A seven-class certificate covering the full ACH lifecycle, the Nacha Operating Rules, operational risk, and new rule requirements — with real-world examples and a certificate of completion.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

7 in-depth classes    Origination to return processing    The Nacha Operating Rules    Same Day ACH & network comparisons    Certificate of completion

Explore the ACH Certificate

Also need your annual risk assessment? Pair the certificate with an examiner-ready, auto-scoring ACH Risk Assessment matched to your ODFI or RDFI role.

FREE DOWNLOAD

Not ready for the full certificate? Start with the free ACH Fraud Prevention Checklist — the controls examiners expect, in one page for your team and your board.

Get the free checklist

Regulation E and Faster Payments (FedNow®, RTP®, & Zelle®)

Looking to understand the ins and outs of instant payments and Regulation E? Look no further than our 12-part video course! In this course, we'll cover everything you need to know about the intersection of FedNow®, RTP®, and Zelle® with Regulation E.

ENROLL NOW

OFAC and Faster Payments         (FedNow® & RTP®)       

Are you looking to ensure your organization complies with OFAC regulations when using FedNow® and RTP®? Our 8-part video course, OFAC, and Faster Payments: FedNow® & RTP®, is the ultimate guide to understanding OFAC compliance in the context of instant payment systems.

Enroll Now
Payment channels from cash to crypto

Payment Channels in the U.S.

From cash and checks to cards, ACH, wires, FedNow®, RTP®, and crypto — a complete guide to every way money moves in the U.S.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Every major U.S. payment channel    Clear, real-world explanations    FedNow® vs. RTP® comparison

The full 14-part Payment Channels course goes from checks to crypto in depth.

Get the Full Course — $299

 IAT ACH Goes International

Are you looking to take your payments expertise to the international level? Our 10-part video course, IAT ACH Goes International, is your guide to understanding international ACH payments and how to comply with OFAC regulations.

ENROLL NOW

 Introduction to Check Fraud: For Consumers and Businesses

Are you worried about check fraud and want to learn how to protect yourself and your organization? Our 14-part video course, “What is Check Fraud: An Introduction to Understanding and Preventing Check Fraud”, is your guide to understanding the different types of check fraud and how to prevent it.

Enroll Now

Didn't find what you were looking for?

You Just discovered the Payments Professors Suggestion Box Extravaganza! 

Hey Future Payment Pros! 

Ever found yourself deep in a digital currency convo, only to wish there was a course on that super-specific-and-oh-so-interesting topic you can't get enough of? Maybe you've been hunting for a tutorial on telepathic transaction techniques (okay, maybe not that) but can’t find the right fit.

Enter YOU! 

At PaymentsProfessor.com, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of all things electronic payments. But hey, even professors need a little schooling now and then!

If there's a payments-related topic, you're dying to learn more about, but it's as elusive as a unicorn's bank account, fret not! We've whipped up a spiffy form for all you knowledge-hungry folks.

Suggestion Box Extravaganza! 

Pop in your course ideas, wrap them up with your wildest electronic payment dreams, and hit that submit button! Who knows, your brilliant suggestion might be our next blockbuster course.

So why wait? Put on your thinking caps, channel that inner professor, and help us make PaymentsProfessor.com the Hogwarts of electronic payment education! 🪄

Together, we'll make sure no e-payment stone is left unturned! 

Ready, set, suggest away!  

Stay charged and keep those electrons flowing! Your trusty Payments Professor 

P.S. No magical powers are required to fill out the form, but bonus points if you own a wand.

Your suggestions are welcomed!

Please feel free to submit them below. 

I've experienced the same pain you're feeling.

Learning the technicalities, legalities, and ever-changing regulations of electronic payments can be overwhelming.


No one should have to feel lost and hopeless when it comes to learning about electronic payments. That is why I have dedicated decades to improving electronic payment education that is fun, entertaining, engaging, and, most of all, created to help you succeed!

LEARN FROM THE PROFESSOR

◦ WORK WITH ME ◦

Keynote Speeches


Book the Payments professor to deliver a keynote speech on electronic payments or professional development or both!

LEARN MORE

Book the Professor


Looking to book the professor for your next conference, or for private lessons and consulting then start here:

LEARN MORE