CFTPM Certification | 100% Online
The fast, practical way to build cross-functional payments expertise and stand out in today’s industry.
Because you deserve a promotion and higher pay.
Enroll by September 30 to Get the Complete $5,521 Bonus Stack
Immediate Access | Flexible Payment Plans Available
100% Online & Self-Paced | Open Book Exam | 8 CE Credits | Immediate Results |
WHO ITS FOR
Built for payments professionals with 3 to 10 years of experience who are ready to move from specialist to leader across the payments ecosystem.
2025 U.S. Average Earnings
MORE PER YEAR
with a professional certification (like the CFTPM) vs. without in management, business, and financial operations roles.
No certification can guarantee a promotion, job offer, or salary increase. This program is designed to strengthen your payments knowledge, professional credibility, and readiness to pursue broader opportunities.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Because you deserve a promotion and higher pay.
CFTPM may be a new certification, but the Payments Academy has been helping professionals understand the payments industry in a practical, approachable way since 2017.
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The CFTPM certification helps payments professionals expand beyond a single function, qualify for broader opportunities, and remain valuable as the industry and its job requirements evolve.
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BTW, of all of these courses that I've taken, this seems to apply the best to our particular industry and is easy to read through. Some of the courses I've taken in the past were far too skewed towards in-person banking making it difficult for the average person to comprehend.
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I’ve been doing this for a long time, and this program is great.
Jake Posey, CFTPM, has worked in payments since 2008 — climbing the ladder at startups, large international payment companies, processors, and an issuing bank. He has served as a Board Member for a payments company and as a senior leader at Crypto.com. Along the way, he personally hired close to 50 employees and reviewed more than 5,000 resumes. He knows what it takes to get hired, promoted, and taken seriously in this industry. Additionally, he has taught thousands of students through the Payments Academy and through a local college.
You are not learning theory. You are learning from someone who has built and led real payment programs.
Think you know payments? Prove it with 12 questions taken directly from the CFTPM certification exam.
You’ll answer an easy, intermediate, and difficult question from each of the four CFTPM courses to see how broad your payments knowledge really is. No commitment or email address required
Because you deserve a promotion and higher pay.
THE WEEKEND PATH
You do not need months of studying, travel, or a fixed class schedule. You need one focused weekend.
FRIDAY
Approximately 2 hours
Learn the key ecosystem participants and begin following transactions and funds flows.
SATURDAY
Approximately 4 hours
Work through payments economics, operations, risk, compliance, products, and partner responsibilities.
SUNDAY
Approximately 4 hours
Complete the curriculum and take the open-book certification exam.
DESIGNED FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS
You may use the course materials during the exam. The goal is to confirm that you understand the major concepts and know how to find and apply the information.
Below are the current bonuses for August - September 2026. These bonuses are included at no additional charge.
Access key video lessons drawn from the $5,000 Payments Boot Camp. These exclusive videos expand on important certification concepts with deeper explanations, real-world examples, and practical insights.
Nothing builds confidence like knowing what to expect. Practice with real exam questions as many times as you want, strengthen weak areas, and walk into exam day knowing you’re ready.
If you don’t pass on the first try, your second exam attempt is included at no extra cost, so you can focus on learning, not stressing about extra fees.
Worried you don’t have enough payments experience? Start with our Introduction to Payments course to build the foundation you need to complete the CFTPM certification with confidence.
You worked for the credential. Now you’ll have something tangible to show for it.
After earning your CFTPM, we’ll mail you a professionally printed certificate on premium paper, personally signed by the CEO and presented in a certificate folder.
Display it in your office, keep it with your professional credentials, or bring it to interviews and career conversations as a physical reminder of what you accomplished.
Get a private 30-minute payments consulting session with Jake Posey. Use it for career strategy, a product idea, a payments problem, or whatever would create the most value for you. Sessions like this are normally reserved for consulting clients.
$42
12 Monthly Payments
+$5,521 in Bonuses
Total = $504
$399
Single Payment
+$5,521 in Bonuses
Total = $399
$75
6 Monthly Payments
+$5,521 in Bonuses
Total = $450
+ a $29.95 Annual Renewal Fee that provides access to updated training and reference materials, and you will receive discounts on additional Payments Academy offerings.
Request your packet, and we will send you 1) a copy-and-paste email to your manager, 2) a persuasive 1-pager to help convince them, and 3) an invoice for them to submit for payment so you can start right away. Once your employer pays, we'll send you a link to enroll. Note: the $29.95/year renewal is billed to you separately starting in one year and stays your responsibility going forward.
45 Day
Money Back Guarantee
We want you to succeed, not simply take your payment.
Your enrollment includes one attempt to pass the open-book certification exam (Limited Time Bonus: One exam retake at no additional charge). If you do not pass either attempt, we will give you:
Complete the review sessions and take the third exam. If you still do not pass, Payments Academy will refund your full $399 enrollment fee.
To qualify for the guarantee, you must complete the training, take both included exam attempts, attend a review session, and complete the third exam attempt within 45 days of purchase.
Complete the training. Use all three attempts. Follow the review process. Either earn your certification or get your money back.
The courses take approximately eight hours. Allow up to two additional hours for the certification exam.
Yes. A focused learner can realistically complete the curriculum and exam during one weekend.
Yes. You may refer to the course materials during the exam.
If you buy today, your included bonus is one additional exam retake at no additional charge - so you will get two exam attempts.
No. The training is self-paced and available online. Take it from the comfort of your home or office.
Yes. You receive access after enrollment.
Yes — no prior experience is required.
Based on feedback from Payments veterans, we'd be shocked if you did not.
You're covered by the 45-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
Still don't pass? Full refund — as long as it's all within 45 days of purchase.
It is as easy as sending us a message through the course communication tool, and we will hit the refund button within 48 hours of your request.
You will receive a downloadable certificate you can save or print.
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Support tickets are generally answered the same day. We are also happy to jump on the phone or a share screen with you to resolve any issue as well.
No separate registration needed.
Yes — $29.95/year — you'll continue to get access to the training material, and it's updated every year so you can stay current with our fast-changing industry.
Nope - You have enough on your plate, so we don't require you to earn CE Credits to keep your certification. You will receive access to the updated material, and we will host free webinars from time to time with top industry experts.
No. Employment outcomes depend on many factors. The certification helps strengthen your knowledge, confidence, credibility, and readiness for broader opportunities
MAKE THIS WEEKEND COUNT
Build broader payments knowledge, pass the open-book exam, and earn a professional credential in approximately 10 hours.