Bacs accredited training
At Bacs we believe training can lead to substantial benefits for users of Direct Debit and Bacs Direct Credit. So we introduced Bacs accredited training, whereby providers of Bacs related training may apply to have their courses accredited. This ensures course content is up to date and relevant to user needs. Look out for the Bacs accredited training logo, identifying accredited training providers and their courses.
The benefits of Bacs accredited courses:
- gain immediate business benefits
- generate lasting improvements in
- financial performance
- invest in and motivate your staff
- share opinions and experiences with your peers.
Bacs accredited training providers
Clear Academy

Clear Academy has worked with a diverse range of companies in the UK, from very large organisations to the smallest companies, to deliver training courses that are simple to understand and put into practice.
The Clear Academy 'Clear Direct Debit Training' course is a complete guide to Direct Debit and how to maximise the opportunities that Direct Debit presents. The one day course includes the following modules:
- Introduction to Direct Debit
- AUDDIS
- Paperless Direct Debit
- Indemnities and responsibilities
- Making Direct Debit work for you
Course attendees will learn about the sign up process, lodgement of Direct Debit Instructions, how to collect and how to manage reports that come back. If moving to the AUDDIS or paperless Direct Debit process, the course will help you to understand what is involved and how to maximise the new opportunities.
For more information or to book a course contact Clear Academy on 01737 735120, info@clearacademy.co.uk or www.clearacademy.co.uk
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Direct Debit Limited

With over 20 years' payments industry experience, Direct Debit Limited is uniquely placed to deliver the highest standards of training. Their Bacs accredited training specialists have developed comprehensive and flexible training courses (both regional and on site) to help drive best practice and compliance within organisations.
Direct Debit Scheme Training for Service Users
Direct Debit Essentials Plus covers all key areas of the Direct Debit process, crucial for all new or existing Direct Debit Originators wishing to study or refresh their knowledge of the Direct Debit Scheme Rules and Regulations. The course covers everything from lodging a mandate right through to organisations who wish to learn more about the Automated Direct Debit Instruction Service (AUDDIS) or going paperless.
Direct Debit Scheme Training for Paying Banks
The Direct Debit for Paying Banks training programme covers all the Bacs Direct Debit scheme rules and processes from a paying bank's perspective. The course is aimed at bank staff that are responsible for, or involved in, processing Direct Debits. It covers subjects such as:
- The Direct Debit Guarantee (responsibilities and liabilities for paying banks)
- Direct Debit Instructions (acceptance / return / rejection)
- Amendments and cancellations
- Direct Debit collections
- The indemnity claim process
- A Services
The one day course covers all aspects of Direct Debit. As a result, delegates will understand not just what is required, but why it is required
For more information visit www.directdebit.com or email your training needs to training@directdebit.com
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Hourglass Business Consulting Limited

http://www.hourglassbc.com/Bacs/ & /Direct Debit Training
Hourglass' accredited Direct Debit training and workshop services are based on 15 years experience working on all areas of Bacs processing at businesses, government, banks, Bacs, software suppliers and VocaLink. Their Bacs accredited training specialists have provided support to hundreds of organisations across the UK; helping them ensure compliance, enhance processes and reduce operating costs.
Hourglass' Bacs accredited Direct Debit services are:
everything Direct Debit
Recommended by 93% of their delegates, Hourglass' regional and on site Scheme training courses cover all aspects of Direct Debit processing. Course modules include sign up, lodgement, collections, amendments and indemnity claims. The interactive course will help organisations ensure compliance with Scheme Rules, uses of industry best practices as well as identify areas where their processes could be enhanced. Suitable for new staff or experienced staff wanting to update themselves on changing Scheme Rules and industry best practices.
AUDDIS and PDD Migration Workshop
Recommended by 97% of their delegates, Hourglass' regional and on site interactive workshops are essential preparation for and AUDDIS and / or a paperless Direct Debit migration. The workshop includes training on paperless Direct Debit and AUDDIS, analysis of current processes to identify appropriate changes for the implementation of AUDDIS and paperless Direct Debit in addition to a step by step guide through the AUDDIS and Paperless Direct Debit migration process. The interactive workshop will help ensure an organisation's project is implemented to time and budget. Suitable for all staff involved in ensuring the successful implementation of AUDDIS and / or paperless Direct Debit.
For more information contact Hourglass on 0333 1234561, info@hourglassbc.com or visit the Hourglass website.
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