MRC Payments and Fraud Prevention Certification Program

To widen accessibility to the certification process, this program is designed for professionals with a variety of backgrounds. Find your path below.

• The first step is filling out the form above and downloading the Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional (CPFPP) certification Handbook. You will receive a confirmation email within two (2) business days outlining the next steps, with an additional email providing instructions to register for the MRC CPFPP Certification Portal where you will continue the application process.
• After logging in to the CPFPP Certification Portal, you will complete the CPFPP Overview and Standards course, which will take between 3-5 minutes. This entails acknowledging and agreeing to the Candidate Application and Confidentiality Statement and the CPFPP Code of Ethics.
• Once this is complete, you will be directed to the Certification Exam Application.
• The next step in the application process is to pay the exam fee. This will ensure all administrative processes can proceed.
  • Please Note: The exam fee is paid before the application process begins. If you fail to meet the eligibility qualifications, you will receive a refund, minus a US$150 administrative fee.
• You will then be guided through the rest of the application process. You will need to:
  • Choose your Eligibility Pathway from the six available options. Select the path that most closely corresponds with your professional experience and career trajectory.
  • Upload all supporting documentation proving your eligibility. Relevant forms will be provided to streamline the process.
    Proof of work experience: Provide a supervisor verified record of your work experience as a payments and fraud prevention professional by submitting the work experience affidavit form.
    Proof of education: Submit copies of your transcripts, certificates, or diplomas. Provide translations to English if applicable.
    Professional recommendation: Submit an endorsement from an MRC Board Member or a Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional.
  • Upon completing the application process, you will receive a submission confirmation email notifying you that the verification process is underway. The verification process will take up to 10 business days.
  • At the conclusion of the verification process, you will be notified about your approval status. If you are not approved to continue the certification process, you will be informed of any additional documentation you may need to provide, or additional requirements you must meet before continuing.
  • Once approved, you will be able to schedule your online exam.

Once you complete the exam, you will be notified of the results via email. Your certification will be valid for three years after the certification issue date.

If you do not pass, it is possible to retake the exam. Contact the Certifications program for additional details.

A certified professional can recertify every three years with continuing professional education (CPE) credits or by retaking the exam.

• Recertifying with CPE credits costs US$150 for MRC members (US$250 for non-members) and requires earning 60 CPE credits within the three-year period since the last certification was earned. At least 15 CPE credits required for recertification must be earned through the MRC (online courses, conference workshops, speaking or presenting at MRC events)

• MRC will provide reasonable accommodations for test candidates with disabilities that are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates requesting special accommodations must submit the Special Accommodations Request Form with the online application.
• Exam accommodations for candidates testing in other jurisdictions will be provided to the extent required by applicable laws.