RAPID Edu

One of the goals of the Merchant Risk Council is to serve as an educational resource for payments and fraud prevention professionals of all levels. Our programs like RAPID Edu help make that possible.

RAPID Edu is the MRC's proprietary, on-demand educational platform, designed to introduce users to the fundamentals of the payments and fraud prevention industry. These online programs allow professionals to learn at their convenience, complete with program materials, knowledge tests, and an accredited certificate upon completion.

RAPID Edu is ideal for:

  • Professionals who wish to revisit the fundamentals of payments and fraud prevention
  • Individuals looking to enhance their professional credentials
  • Managers looking for industry-specific training materials
  • Anyone interested in exploring a career in this dynamic industry

RAPID Edu courses are accredited with the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit standard. This accreditation allows professionals to acquire specialized knowledge in fraud and payments as well as maintain their certification with RAPID Edu courses. CPE credits may be applied to a variety of professional certifications, including Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), Certified Information Security Managers (CISMs), and others.*

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MRC RAPID Edu Courses

The MRC currently offers the following RAPID Edu courses:


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All-Access Pass

CPE Credits: Est. 18+
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  • One year of access to the entire eLearning course catalog
  • Immediate access to all new courses as they get added (six additional courses to launch by summer 2023)
  • Minimum guaranteed value of US$1,350 and increasing with every new course added

Access the entire course catalog at your own pace

Members: US$1,000
Non-Members: US$2,000

Machine Learning for Fraud Prevention

CPE Credits: 2.6
Launching in 2023
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  • Define machine learning (ML) for fraud detection
  • Categorize types of data used for predicting fraud
  • Illustrate how raw data is transformed for ML use
  • Outline the ML model training process and how different outcomes are labeled
  • Understand model deployment, performance monitoring, accuracy, and drift
  • Analyze model scores to make fraud prevention decisions

~2.5 - 3.5 hours

Members: US$150
Non-Members: US$300

Cryptocurrency Essentials

CPE Credits: 1
Launching in 2023
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  • Define cryptocurrency and outline its history
  • Describe how cryptocurrency works as a payment method
  • Identify key users of cryptocurrency
  • Illustrate the benefits and risks of cryptocurrency
  • Define best practices for maximizing crypto benefits while reducing risk

~1 - 1.5 hours

Members: US$75
Non-Members: US$150

Chargeback Essentials

CPE Credits: 1.4
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  • Introduction to chargebacks
  • Resolving chargebacks
  • Chargebacks and payment card schemes
  • Introduction to chargeback metrics and solutions
  • Preventing chargebacks

~1.5 - 2 hours

Members: US$75
Non-Members: US$150

Fraud Essentials

CPE Credits: 3.5
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  • Impact of eCommerce fraud across the ecosystem
  • Account, transaction, and digital footprint data
  • Common fraud patterns
  • Key performance indicators and fraud mitigation best practices

~4 - 5 hours

Members: US$225
Non-Members: US$450

Payment Essentials

CPE Credits: 3.5
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  • Card-based payments and processing
  • The banking industry, bank payments, and regulations
  • Wallets and mobile wallets
  • Non-card payments

~4 - 5 hours

Members: US$225
Non-Members: US$450

EMV 3DS Authentication Essentials

CPE Credits: 1
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  • Recognize why authentication matters
  • Identify the benefits and best practices of 3DS
  • Outline the 3DS ecosystem (how 3DS works, stakeholders, relevant technologies, etc.)
  • Recognize and understand global mandates and regulatory standards

~1 - 1.5 hours

Members: US$75
Non-Members: US$150

Buy Now, Pay Later Essentials

Credits: 1.4
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  • Define BNPL
  • Identify BNPL target audience
  • Recognize the BNPL customer journey
  • Identify the potential risk of BNPL for merchants and consumers
  • Recognize the current and future regulatory landscape
  • List best practices for implementing BNPL

~ 1.5 – 2 hours

 

Members: US$75
Non-Members: US$150

 


First-Party Misuse Essentials

CPE Credits: 1
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  • Define First-Party Misuse (also referred to as friendly fraud)
  • Outline the market
  • Identify the size and growth of first-party misuse
  • Recognize and understand consumer protections and regulations
  • Understand how to identify and measure first-party misuse
  • List best practices for managing first-party misuse

 


~1 – 1.5 hours

Members: US$75
Non-Members: US$150


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RAPID Edu Refund Policy

For the Rapid EDU Program (self-study), 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 has been started. Additionally, courses must be completed within one year of purchase.

*RAPID Edu 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

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Inc. (NASBA) -- National Registry of CPE Sponsors

Questions?

If you have any questions about MRC RAPID Edu, please contact the MRC by filling out the MRC Contact Us form and selecting the RAPID Edu radio button.