Training & Education
Next EBA Academy: Brussels, 8-11 September 2025 (sold out), and Frankfurt, 6-9 October 2025 (sold out). More dates to follow!
EBA Academy – continuous professional development made by the EBA
Introducing the training program
The payments landscape is constantly evolving. Thanks to changing market expectations, new regulations, shifting economic realities, or emerging technologies, there is never a dull moment in payments. As methods converge and use cases start to overlap, it is becoming increasingly important to have a wide, up-to-date, and holistic view of the transaction banking landscape. Whether you are new to the fascinating world of payments, looking to refine your understanding of payment methods you do not often work with, or are a subject matter expert looking to understand the latest evolutions and industry insights, the EBA Academy training program has you covered.
Through our collaboration with industry experts from a diverse range of organisations, we are pleased to present you with a training curriculum that will further your payments expertise. If desired, the program will also enable you to obtain, upon completion of all modules and an accompanying exam, an “Accredited Payments Expert” certification. This certification will be offered at an extra cost to those with a minimum of three years of demonstrable experience in payments.
Our four-day training curriculum consists of four modules:
- European Payments
- Cross-Border Payments
- Cards and Alternative Payment Methods
- Trends and New Entrants in Payments
We will leave no stone unturned, from the basics of correspondent banking to the unfolding growth story of instant payments. While the training is aimed at industry professionals (e.g., product managers, business analysts, payments IT professionals, sales/account managers or consultants), it is valuable and rewarding to everyone interested in payments.
The general training
The general training will provide you with a comprehensive, detailed overview of the world of payments, including the context and concept, the relevant framework and future developments. The training consists of the four modules, spanning four days. For each training, we welcome a maximum number of 15 to 20 participants.
The certification program
Similar to the general training, the course gives you a complete overview through the four modules. It leads to the certification "Accredited Payments Expert" after successful completion of all modules and the accompanying test. Please contact us if you are interested in the certification.
The four training modules
Each module consists of six hours of training and spans one day. Further speakers will be invited for each module:
Upcoming courses
There will be an in-person training course available in the coming months:
- Brussels, 8-11 September 2025 (sold out)
- Frankfurt, 6-9 October 2025 (sold out)
- We will announce the dates of further courses by mid-September
For this training, participants will receive 30 credits according to the EBA's training path to becoming a Payments Expert. The language of the course will be English. For delegates with payments systems experience, the certification “Accredited Payments Expert” can be obtained after successful completion of all modules, including group assignments, and a multiple choice test (all for a fee of EUR 500). The training will comprise all four modules:
- Monday, 10:00 - 18:00 CET - Module 1 European Payments
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00 CET - Module 2 Cross-Border Payments
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00 CET - Module 3 Cards and Alternative Payment Methods
- Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00 CET - Module 4 Trends and New Entrants in Payments
Price for all four modules, for EBA Members: EUR 2,400; for non-members: EUR 2,750. The price includes all seminar activities, learning materials, and meals/refreshments during the breaks. Previous trainings:
- London, UK, 1 to 4 April 2025
- Paris, France, 17 to 20 March 2025
- Frankfurt, 27 to 30 January 2025
- Paris, France, 16 to 19 September 2024
- Frankfurt, Germany, 2 to 5 September 2024
- Paris, France, 13 to 16 May 2024