Training for Enablers, Merchants and Fintechs
Introducing Visa University courses and programs available for our enabler, merchant and fintech partners.
Choose from compelling topics including payments cybersecurity, understanding the payments landscape and merchant acquiring. Our offerings include a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Visa University and Wharton Online to help future-proof your payments business. We're also launching a new two-day program called Merchant Acquiring Lab specifically developed for acquirers and acquirer processors.
Courses are available in a blended learning format, which combines the flexibility of self-paced learning with the interactive engagement of live instructor-led sessions, providing you with a rich and comprehensive learning experience. Programs have their own detailed agendas, which can be found by visiting the program pages linked below.
Note: To register for any of the courses on this page, please contact your company's Visa account executive.
Gain critical insights and relevant skills for your role
Learn from experts
Sessions are led by Visa University trainers who have extensive payments expertise and excel in simplifying complex payment topics and delivering impactful training sessions.
Enhance your expertise
Explore crucial subjects like the evolution of payment networks, foundations of payments cybersecurity and strategies to address the challenges of running a merchant acquiring business. Our comprehensive curriculum ensures you are well-versed in current and future industry dynamics.
Engage with peers
Join a vibrant community of dedicated peers and professionals. Participate in interactive group activities and discussions designed to maximize your learning and build valuable connections within the industry.
Training opportunities
New to payments
Introduction to the Payments Landscape
Gain a 360-degree view of the payments industry, how it works and new trends that are shaping the landscape. In this course, you'll explore the evolution of payments, the four-party model, the transaction lifecycle, emerging payment models (including cryptocurrency and real-time payments) and issuer and acquirer strategy.
Anyone in payments
Payments Cybersecurity I (New for 2025)
This course was developed for anyone in payments who wants to learn more about cybersecurity. Explore the foundations of payments cybersecurity and learn how to identify vulnerabilities, implement effective security measures, mitigate risks associated with payment systems, and the role of AI in payments cybersecurity.
This course follows our new blended learning model, which includes a mix of self-study and live instructor-led sessions.
Digital Payments Catalyst
Prepare yourself for the challenges and opportunities of our constantly disrupted industry with a robust seven-week certificate program that partners the academic excellence of Wharton faculty with the real-world expertise of Visa leaders. You’ll learn from business and industry thought leaders, grow your knowledge of the rapidly evolving digital payments ecosystem and apply what you’ve learned in a final project.
Topics include the evolving payments ecosystem, payments and the economy, AI and big data, fraud and cybersecurity, regulation and public policy, and more.
Anyone in a merchant acquiring role
Merchant Acquiring Lab
Visa University’s new Merchant Acquiring Lab is an immersive 2-day program designed to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the merchant acquiring business with focus on profitability and growth.
The program includes a mix of instructional content, team-based learning and a competitive simulation, all designed to provide a deeper understanding of the complex and dynamic world of acquiring. Contact your Visa account executive to learn more.
Anyone in a cybersecurity role
Payments Cybersecurity I (New for 2025)
This course was developed for anyone in payments who wants to learn more about cybersecurity. Explore the foundations of payments cybersecurity and learn how to identify vulnerabilities, implement effective security measures, mitigate risks associated with payment systems, and the role of AI in payments cybersecurity.
This course follows our new blended learning model, which includes a mix of self-study and live instructor-led sessions.
Payments Cybersecurity II (New for 2025)
In this course for more experienced cybersecurity professionals, you'll dive deeper into the complex universe of payments cybersecurity. In this course, you’ll explore the payments ecosystem, become familiar with essential risk management strategies, expand your knowledge of security concepts, understand the influence of industry regulations and learn how to identify and mitigate threats to ensure a secure payments landscape.
This course follows our new blended learning model, which includes a mix of self-study and live instructor-led sessions.
Visa Payments Cybersecurity Certification
Developed in partnership with Visa’s cybersecurity experts, the Visa Payments Cybersecurity Certification program is designed to help you validate your skills, advance your career and expand your cybersecurity knowledge.
Earn certification by passing the Payments Cybersecurity certification exam — and prepare with recommended training designed to help you succeed.
Upon completion of each course or program, you’ll receive a digital badge which can be displayed on social media, email signatures and more.
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