HANOVER, Md. -

Occurring in part because of the concentration of finance companies in the area, the National Automotive Finance Association is hosting the next in-person session to create another cohort enrolled in its Consumer Credit Compliance Certification program in the Dallas area.

The NAF Association will conduct the opening module of the four-part training endeavor at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas on Jan. 21-22.

Another large contingent of graduates completed the program just ahead of Used Car Week in Scottdale, Ariz.

The NAF Compliance Certification Program has been a runaway success story,” said Hudson Cook partner Tom Hudson, who was part of the group that crafted the program curriculum.

After two days of classroom style learning in Texas to complete Module 1, participants will move onto the 29 self-paced, Web-based sessions covering federal and state laws and regulations that govern the auto financing business.

Successful testing throughout the program is necessary before progressing in the program.

The certification of Compliance Professional awarded upon completion of Module 4, a live classroom session covering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

“A critical part of a compliance management system is staffing it with qualified compliance personnel,” NAF Association executive director Jack Tracey said.

“A company having their compliance officer(s) certified through a comprehensive educational program is a clear demonstration of the importance the organization places on compliance,” Tracey continued.

This program is available to the staff of NAF Association member companies at the price of $2,000 per person and non-member companies at $3,000 per person.

For more information, visit nafassociation.com or send a message to cindy@nafassociation.com.