PIC Solutions Partners with BDA to Present Unique Smart Card Training

PIC Solutions partnered with Ben Duminy & Associates (BDA), a South African strategy and project consulting organisation, to deliver specialised smart card technology training to delegates at The Credit Academy.

BDA specialises in Project Management, Consultancy Services and Training and Education. Showcasing clients such as EMV Forum of South Africa, BDA is recognised as being the only South African practice to be certified by Visa CEMEA (Central Europe, Middle East and Africa) as a Chip Card Migration Partner.

The Credit Academy is a specialist credit and risk training programme and was established by PIC Solutions in 2002. It consists of over 14 different seminars, which can be delivered at the PIC Solutions dedicated training centre or onsite at the client?s premises. The unique EMV (Europay, MasterCard, Visa) Chip and Pin training seminars will be presented by leading experts at The Credit Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa on:

• EMV Implementation Considerations Seminar, 26-27 July
• Introduction to EMV Seminar, 1 August
• EMV Implementation Considerations Seminar, 2-3 August
• Introduction to EMV Seminar, 5 September
• EMV Implementation Considerations Seminar, 6-7 September

These seminars have been designed to cover topics that are focused on practical industry issues impacting the credit card market, including:

• Importance and practical uses of smart cards
• What makes EMV different to magnetic stripe technology
• How to implement EMV according to industry best practices
• The steps involved in migrating to EMV
• Pitfalls to look out for and lessons learnt

Delegates will be exposed to presentations, case studies and simulations, all based on international best practices. Through this interactive approach, attendees are able to return to their work environment equipped to implement the best practices tips and strategies covered in the seminars. For further information, including detailed seminar descriptions and registration procedures, visit: www.TheCreditAcademy.co.