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Preparing for the NCP exam requires knowledge of various aspects of the check payments system.

Following are links to various resources that will begin laying a foundation of check education, provide guidance to a plan of study and support the journey to becoming a National Check Professional.

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Free Study Recordings	Question of the Day	Jump Start Reading Program	Roadmap to Study
Introduction to Check Payments – Part I RecordingRecordingRecordingRecording \| Presentation Introduction to Check Payments – Part II RecordingRecordingRecordingRecording \| PresentationPresentationPresentationPresentation	May 11 – August 28 questions Weekly SummaryWeekly SummaryWeekly SummaryWeekly Summary Jan 2 – April 17 questions Weekly SummaryWeekly SummaryWeekly SummaryWeekly Summary	Get a good start on studying for the exam with these resources Reading ListReading ListReading ListReading ListHereClick HereClick Here	Details the exam and tips for building an individual study plan View RoadmapView RoadmapView RoadmapView Roadmap

NCP P.R.E.P Guide	FFIEC Guidance – NCP Study Guide	NCP Exam Content & Study Tips	NCP Exam Blueprint
Current exam year version available now! View GuideView GuideView GuideView Guide	New this Year! Study GuideStudy GuideStudy GuideStudy Guide	Tips from prior test takers on outlining your study plan View TipsView TipsView TipsView Tips	Study the higher focus areas and subjects less familiar first Review BlueprintReview BlueprintReview BlueprintReview Blueprint

NCP Guide Program	Partner Prep Courses	Exam Resources	Other Partner Resources
Have an NCP step you through the journey to success Register & More InfoRegister & More InfoRegister & More InfoRegister & More Info	Enroll in a professional training program View OptionsView OptionsView OptionsView Options	A set of resources to help you study Access ResourcesAccess ResourcesAccess ResourcesAccess Resources	Check Resources from NCP Partners View ResourcesView ResourcesView ResourcesView Resources

NCP Quick Tips
Apply your knowledge: Quiz on real world scenarios ♦ Assemble or join a study group ♦ Create/study flash cards ♦ Focus on the blueprint areas that are least familiar ♦ Consider taking the day before the exam off to study