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New to the industry? Or ready to advance to the next level? PPAI offers a professional certification program for all stages of your career. Experience our industry-leading education online or in-person.
Getting started in the industry? The PPAI Trained Advertising Specialist (TAS) certificate provides new promotional products professionals the essentials to build a career. All new in 2024, the program is designed to answer common questions and fill in key background information about the market.
To pursue this certificate, professionals must possess a current PPAI login while working in a promotional products company. With these credentials, professionals can complete the dedicated courses in our Trained Advertising Specialist Package.
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The PPAI Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) certificate is an integral part of any professional’s development in our industry. A fundamental calling card of industry expertise, CAS certification represents your well-rounded knowledge of promotional products.
To earn the CAS designation, applicants must serve in a promotional products company and possess a TAS certificate. Professionals will undergo the core Certified Advertising Specialist package in addition to CAS-level electives.
Earning the PPAI Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) certificate marks you as an expert committed to the promotional products industry. Upon completion, you’ll join a legacy of achievement shared by many C-level industry executives and PPAI Hall of Fame members.
Professionals seeking the MAS designation must currently work with a promotional products company and have at least three years of experience in total. After completing their CAS certification, they will undergo the core Master Advertising Specialist package and supplemental MAS-level electives.
Similar to our MAS Certificate, the PPAI Master Advertising Specialist Plus (MAS+) certificate is awarded to the true experts in promotional products. The “Plus” of this designation is awarded based on additional accomplishments and the demonstration of hands-on, extensive contribution to our industry.
MAS+ Applicants must already hold a valid MAS Certification. To pursue MAS+ certification, professionals will demonstrate their continued expertise. This includes their total completion of education credits, in addition to a detailed work project in the promotional products industry.
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