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Certified Packaging Professional — CPP

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Description

Only current IoPP members may apply for accreditation and recognition as a Certified Packaging Professional. Currently, a candidate is qualified to begin the process if he/she has six years experience in packaging or a closely related technical discipline. The six year requirement can be made up in the following ways: Six years actual work experience, or; a four-year college degree from a packaging school plus two years work experience, or a four-year college degree from a packaging school, plus one year for Masters Degree, plus one year actual work experience.

Certifying Organization

Institute of Packaging Professionals

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? No
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Suggested because Certified Packaging Professional applies to First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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