Group ISO Merchant Services is pleased to announce that Michael Fox has been granted the designation of ETA Certified Payments Professional™ (ETA CPP), the professional certification program administered by the Electronic Transactions Association. By successfully meeting the ETA’s rigorous certification examination requirements, he has joined an exclusive community of electronic transactions professionals who have earned this distinguished certification. In doing so, Mr. Fox brings the highest level of expertise and distinction in electronic transactions to Group ISO. Recognizing the unique skills and special knowledge required of electronic transactions professionals, ETA launched the certification program in 2011.
In addition to meeting the program’s education and experience requirements, those awarded the ETA CPPâ„¢ designation must complete a minimum of 36 hours of industry-related continuing professional education every three years.
More and more employers, faced with critical staffing decisions, consider the ETA CPPâ„¢ credential an added value to current and prospective employees. Further, a competent ETA CPP-certified staff is crucial to maintaining a competitive advantage in the field.
For a complete list of ETA Certified Payments Professionals, please visit the ETA CPP Registry at www.electran.org/cppregistry.com
About ETA Certified Payments Professional (ETA CPP)
The ETA CPP credential is the standard for professional performance in the payments industry and a symbol of excellence. It signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today’s complex electronic payments environment. The program recognizes that today’s merchant service providers must have a broad knowledge of the industry and must demonstrate mastery not only of sales, but also pricing and interchange; business process, operations and workflow; products and solutions; risk; and regulatory, compliance and security matters.
About The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA)
ETA is an international trade association representing more than 500 companies that offer electronic transaction processing products and services. ETA’s mission is to advance the payments industry profession by providing leadership through education, advocacy and the exchange of information.
"Mike Fox, Vice President of Sales for Group ISO Merchant Services in Newport Beach, Calif., has drawn on his payments industry expertise to serve businesses large and small for almost 20 years. Having learned the payments industry from the ground up after significant experience in the restaurant, service, and project management, he has pride in tailoring solutions for all types of merchant, ISO, and agent businesses. Mike provides a tested, solutions-oriented approach enhanced by knowledge gained through hands-on experience and employs that approach to ensure all their clients are always supported."
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