The first step is to register with ECCHO and pay associated fees. Registration opens in January for that year's exam. There are important key dates to be aware of for registration end dates, late registration, deferrals, substitutions and cancellations.

The annual test window for the NCP exam is during second quarter. Separate registration and fees are necessary for any preparation classes or programs.

WesPay recommends a two-fold process to prepare for the NCP Exam. Completing both in the same year has consistently resulted in exemplary first-time pass rates for WesPay members.

A series of webinars, review and exam covering important aspects surrounding the Check Network. The curriculum covers:

• Check Fundamentals
• Regulation CC
• Image Returns
• How to Combat Check Fraud
• ECCHO Rules
• Understanding eCheck Conversion in ACH
• Check 21 Solutions
• Check Adjustments, Parts 1 & 2
• Remote Deposit Capture
• Certificate Final Review
• Certificate Exam

This program is offered two ways - as webinars and workshops. Content is the same with either format.Choose the format that suits your learning style.

Webinars
NCP Exam Preparation Program Webinar - Level III
A series of webinars and review session. 

Workshop
NCP Exam Preparation Program Workshop - Level III

A three-day, intensive workshop in select locations.

Topics covered include:

• Check Fundamentals and Processing
• Regulations - Uniform Commercial Code
• Regulations - Regulation CC
• Standards and Formats
• Image Exchange: ECCHO Rules
• Image Exchange: Fed OC3
• Image Exchange: Processes
• Exceptions, Returns & Adjustments
• Check Products
• Fraud, Risk and Risk Mitigation
• Fraud, Risk and Risk Mitigation - FFIEC Guidance
• Review