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Public Power Customer Service Manager — PPCSM

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Description

Customer service supervisors, managers, and executives who complete the program's five required courses, pass a written exam, and successfully file a service department assessment/business plan within three years of attending their first course in the certificate program curriculum will earn a Public Power Customer Service Manager (PPCSM) certificate. Those who wish to maintain their designation must complete additional APPA-approved training every two years.

Certifying Organization

American Public Power Association

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Suggested because Public Power Customer Service Manager applies to Customer Service Representatives. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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