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ReadersSpeak

"I studied what I could because there is no single place
to get all the information you'll need to complete the test.
A majority of it comes from experience. That was tough
because I had to search for information and answers to
practice tests from colleagues with a lot more experience
than myself.

"My ISO also didn't think it was a big deal, but after some
More thoughts on CPP certification convincing they helped pay for the test.
On the Readers Speak page of our Aug. 26, 2019 issue, "The test itself was actually quite difficult; I did pass on
we published a question about what conclusions had the first try, but I wouldn't look forward to doing it again if
been drawn about the value of the Electronic Payments I had to. Many multiple choice questions were similar to a
Association's Certified Payments Professional (CPP) full-blown case study, requiring you to know many facets
certification. of the business. The difficulty of the test actually convinced
me this was very much needed in the industry. Before the
While we couldn't provide data on the efficacy of the test, I wouldn't have thought there was a big difference
program, we did point to a page on the ETA's website that between a CPP and an industry professional without it.
describes the benefits of becoming a CPP. We also mentioned After the test, I absolutely recommend it. You'll learn a lot."
that we'd love to hear from readers who have experience
with the program. In response, Corbett Manders, CPP, What about you?
emailed the following:
Many thanks to Corbett for sharing his experience with
"I saw the note in The Green Sheet about CPP experience and the CPP program. If you want to offer insights on CPP
figured I would share mine. I originally decided to go for certification or on other initiatives or trends in the industry,
it because I'm a good test taker and figured this would be please email us at greensheet@greensheet.com. We will, of
no big deal. course, welcome your questions and feedback, too.

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