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Open Banking Essentials

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The Open Banking Essentials course is a self-paced, introductory program covering the basics of open banking. You’ll gain an understanding of open banking, its various use cases, and the types of data access methods. Explore the key global markets for open banking and understand the distinct position of the US within this ecosystem.

 

MRC Members: USD $75 (plus applicable taxes)
Non-members: USD $150 (plus applicable taxes)   

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Additionally, you'll become familiar with essential open banking terminology and grasp the general flow of open banking payments. By the end of the course, you'll understand the benefits of open banking for both consumers and merchants.

FAQs

    • eCommerce payment managers seeking to enhance their understanding of payments orchestration.
    • Fraud prevention specialists who need to understand how payments orchestration can impact fraud management
    • eCommerce business owners and managers looking to optimize their payment systems for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
    • Customer experience managers looking to optimize the customer experience through streamlined and efficient payment processes.
    • The course may also benefit financial analysts, IT and technical professionals, compliance officers, and strategic planners and consultants in online retail.
    • eCommerce payment managers seeking to enhance their understanding of payments orchestration.
    • Fraud prevention specialists who need to understand how payments orchestration can impact fraud management
    • eCommerce business owners and managers looking to optimize their payment systems for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
    • Customer experience managers looking to optimize the customer experience through streamlined and efficient payment processes.
    • The course may also benefit financial analysts, IT and technical professionals, compliance officers, and strategic planners and consultants in online retail.
    • Program Level: Basic
    • Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
    • Program Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
    • CPE Credits: 1.0
    • Advanced Preparation and/or Pre-requisites: None
     

    Please allow approx. 1 hour to complete this course. The course culminates with a comprehensive final assessment to evaluate the user's comprehension of the material. Upon successfully completing the final assessment, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and CPE credits representing their proficiency in the subject matter.

    • Program Level: Basic
    • Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
    • Program Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
    • CPE Credits: 1.0
    • Advanced Preparation and/or Pre-requisites: None
     

    Please allow approx. 1 hour to complete this course. The course culminates with a comprehensive final assessment to evaluate the user's comprehension of the material. Upon successfully completing the final assessment, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and CPE credits representing their proficiency in the subject matter.

    • Define payments orchestration
    • List key challenges that payments orchestration aims to solve
    • Outline how payments orchestration works
    • Identify and describe the components of payments orchestration
    • Identify the key benefits of payments orchestration for merchants
    • Describe payment and fraud management costs
    • Identify initiatives that drive more efficient cost ownership
    • Outline key considerations for merchants looking to partner with a payments orchestration provider
    • Define payments orchestration
    • List key challenges that payments orchestration aims to solve
    • Outline how payments orchestration works
    • Identify and describe the components of payments orchestration
    • Identify the key benefits of payments orchestration for merchants
    • Describe payment and fraud management costs
    • Identify initiatives that drive more efficient cost ownership
    • Outline key considerations for merchants looking to partner with a payments orchestration provider
    • MRC Members: USD $75 (plus applicable taxes)
    • Non-members: USD $150 (plus applicable taxes)

MRC Education Accreditation

The Merchant Risk Council is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org

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MRC Education Refund Policy

MRC Education eLearning course refunds and cancellations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be communicated in writing to programs@merchantriskcouncil.org. Refunds will not be issued once a course is started. Additionally, courses must be completed within one year of the course enrollment date.