Visa Certification

Take the next step in advancing your career.

Accelerate your growth and strengthen your payments expertise through our professional certification programs.

Unlock your career potential

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Elevate your role

Become a go-to contributor in a dynamic, growing field.

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Boost credibility

Increase your professional stature in the industry.

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Accelerate growth

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your role.

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Certification journey

Our programs consist of recommended courses that help you prepare to take the final required exam. Upon passing the exam, you'll become Visa Certified and will receive a digital badge to highlight your achievement.

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Course I

Start your certification journey and gain foundational knowledge with a level I course. No requirements or prior training needed.

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Course II and Exam

Our level II courses are designed to enhance your knowledge of essential concepts and their practical applications prior to taking the certification exam.

Find a certification program that fits your goals

Explore our world-class certification programs designed to open new career opportunities for payments professionals.

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Visa Portfolio Management Certification

Gain the skills you need to effectively manage a successful payments portfolio, enhance decision-making and optimize growth strategies for your organization. 

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Visa Payments Cybersecurity Certification

Learn new skills, advance your career and expand your cybersecurity knowledge with a program developed in partnership with Visa’s cybersecurity experts.

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Visa Dispute Resolution Certification

Meet the demands of an increasingly complex industry that needs trained and knowledgeable dispute resolution professionals.

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Value to your organization

Earning a Visa certification means you’re positioned to improve business outcomes, drive growth and become a leader within your organization.

Enhanced expertise 

Gain specialized skills in your chosen field and become more effective in your role.

Competitive advantage

Boost your organization’s credibility and reputation within the payments industry.

Improved performance

Leverage your expertise to enhance tools and processes within your organization, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

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A certification is proof that you know what you're doing. It provides external validation that you have the skills needed to succeed."

Sue Kaiden, Association for Talent Development