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CertPAY enables professionals working in the global payments industry to attain an internationally recognised qualification. It will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of payments, from terminology to the mechanics of moving money across the globe, as well as compliance, risk, regulation, and strategy.
This industry-focused qualification enables you to develop specialist knowledge and skills relating to products, purpose, structure and inherent risks associated with payments. Available to study worldwide, CertPAY is suitable for anyone working in the sector including payments specialists, managers, and operational, compliance and risk team members. If you work in, or aspire to work in, the payments industry, completing CertPAY will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the sector, and provide a formal recognition of your professionalism. Read topical articles about the payments industry written by the qualification’s Technical Reviewers in our CertPAY Content Series.
The Certificate in Principles and payments is a Level 3 qualification. This qualification is registered with Ofqual.
Read the CertPAY Specification
H/615/4519
Y/615/4520
CertPAY introduces students to the principles of payments, breaking down the complexities of global payments into easy to understand topics. The qualification also introduces students to common payment terminology and explores the technological innovation that shapes and drives the payment industry today. Michael Aragona Author, Principles of Payments
CertPAY introduces students to the principles of payments, breaking down the complexities of global payments into easy to understand topics. The qualification also introduces students to common payment terminology and explores the technological innovation that shapes and drives the payment industry today.
Online access to study texts is available immediately after registration has been completed. The study text contains review questions and activities to support your learning. A specimen paper is also provided to test your learning.
CertPAY is assessed through a single 85-minute objective exam, split into two units.
35 multiple-choice questions (40 mins)
25 multiple-choice questions and two case studies each with 5 linked questions (45 mins)
You can choose which date to sit your exam at selected centres worldwide, with the result provided on the day. You can book your exam at test centres nationwide or through remote invigilation.
When you have successfully completed CertPAY, you may want to consider further study with one of our other trade finance and transaction banking professional qualifications.
Set yourself apart from the competition with a Diploma for Qualified Trade Finance Specialists (QTFS). Be awarded once you have successfully completed a minimum of three qualifications in trade finance and transaction banking.
£600.00 – price includes your study materials and exam entry
£260.00
In case of issues registering online please call our Student and Customer Services on +44 (0)12 2781 8609 (9.30am-5.30pm GMT). Please have your card ready for payment.
Our membership options offer a range of benefits to help you maintain your skills and knowledge post qualification.
We offer a number of different membership levels - as well as the option to pay by monthly Direct Debit.
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