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 finacial performance
- Invest in and motivate your staff
- Share opinions and experiences with your peers.
Bacs accredited training providers:
Clear Academy

Clear Academy says: "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 0845 658 6488, info@clearacademy.co.uk or www.clearacademy.co.uk
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Direct Debit Limited

Direct Debit Limited says: "With over 20 years' payments industry experience, Direct Debit Limited is uniquely placed to deliver the highest standards of training. Our training specialists have developed comprehensive and flexible training courses (both regional and on-site) to help drive best practice and compliance. Our Bacs-accredited courses (both for service users and paying banks) cover all key areas of the Direct Debit process and are suitable for those new to Direct Debit and those that wish to refresh their knowledge of the Direct Debit scheme rules and regulations. Attendees will understand not just what is required under the Direct Debit scheme rules, but why it is required. In addition, we also offer bespoke courses on specific subjects such as Paperless Direct Debit, AUDDIS migration and more."
Direct Debit Scheme Training for Service Users
Direct Debit Scheme Training for Service Users is a one-day course that covers the rules and processes of the Direct Debit scheme. The course is aimed at organisations that collect Direct Debits. In particular, staff who are responsible for, or involved in, the day-to-day processing of Direct Debits, including employees responsible for systems and compliance.
Direct Debit Scheme Training for Service Users simplifies the scheme and provides attendees with an insight into what's required of service users and how they can get the best results from Direct Debit. The course begins with an overview of the scheme. It then covers the essential processes, rules and requirements of Direct Debit, as outlined in the course syllabus.
- Basic Terminology and an Overview of the Direct Debit Scheme
- The Direct Debit Guarantee
- Advance Notice
- The Direct Debit Instruction (DDI)
- DDI Lodgement
- The Collection Process
- Amendments and Cancellations
- DDI Liability, Storage and Retrieval
- The Indemnity Claim Process
- Paperless Sign-Up
Direct Debit Scheme Training for Paying Banks
The Direct Debit for Paying Banks training programme covers the rules and processes of the Bacs Direct Debit scheme 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
- ToDDaSO
- Direct Debit collections
- The indemnity claim process
For more information, please call us at 020 0408 7888, visit www.directdebit.com or contact us at training@directdebit.com.
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Direct Debit Training Limited

www.directdebittraining.com
Direct Debit Training Limited specialises in the provision of payment training and support to organisations in the UK, Europe and further afield. Our consultants bring extensive experience in payment processing, having provided training and consultancy support to hundreds of organisations of all sizes; from large multi-nationals to small sector specialists. Our comprehensive range of Bacs Accredited and other training courses have been developed over many years; ensuring our clients receive the necessary knowledge and highest levels of support to help them operate compliant and efficient processes.
Direct Debit Training Limited’s Bacs accredited courses are:
everything Direct Debit training
This course covers all aspects of Direct Debit processing, Scheme rules and industry best practices. The one day course covers:
- Sign up (paper instructions and paperless Direct Debit)
- Lodgement (paper lodgement and AUDDIS)
- Collections and ARUDD advice processing
- Amendments and ADDACS advice processing
- Indemnity claims
The course is suitable for staff new to Direct Debit as well as experienced staff wanting to be updated on changing Scheme Rules and industry best practices.
Bacs for Banks training
This course for Bacs paying banks covers all aspects of Direct Debit processing, Scheme rules and industry best practices for banks processing Bacs transactions. The one day course covers both Bacs Direct Credit and Direct Debit processes, including the management and processing of:
- Direct Debit Instruction lodgements and failures
- Direct Debit instruction amendments and cancellations
- Direct Debit collections and unpaids
- Direct Debit Indemnity Claims
- Bacs Direct Credit payments and unpaids
- A Services functionality and processes
The course is suitable for bank staff new to Bacs payments as well as experienced staff wanting to be updated on changing Scheme Rules and industry best practices.
For more information on these regional and onsite courses, please contact Direct Debit Training Limited on 0333 1234562, training@ddtraining.uk.com or visit www.directdebittraining.com.
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