The Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Certification is an internationally recognised, four-level professional development program designed for every stage of your career in the promotional products industry.
APPA members receive discounted access to every level of the program.
Each level builds on the one before it, so you progress from foundation knowledge through to the industry's most advanced designation.
TAS
Trained Advertising Specialist
Certificate for professionals starting out in the industry.
CAS
Certified Advertising Specialist
Certification for those building their industry expertise.
MAS
Master Advertising Specialist
Certification for experienced professionals.
MAS+
Master Advertising Specialist Plus
The highest designation, for seasoned industry leaders.
The program requires you to complete dedicated courses through the PPAI Online Education platform, a library of hundreds of recorded live sessions and webinars, and to earn elective credits.
APPA members can also earn credits towards certification by completing training here in Australia and New Zealand. We encourage all members to complete the APPA Product Safety Training Program, available through the PPAI Online Education platform.
PPAI designations are the most widely recognised credentials in the promotional products industry. As the industry benchmark, they establish your professional credibility with colleagues, clients, employers and peers.
APPA members save a total of US$220 across the four-level program. All prices are in US dollars.
| Level | APPA member rate | PPAI associate rate | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAS | $35 | $50 | $15 |
| CAS | $260 | $325 | $65 |
| MAS | $260 | $325 | $65 |
| MAS+ | $300 | $375 | $75 |
Email APPA at info@appa.com.au to request your APPA member discount code.
Contact PPAI Education at rosters@ppai.org with your full contact details, your APPA membership type (distributor, supplier, decorator or dual) and your discount code.
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Learning is key to any industry and this platform provides a fantastic way to do it. I was so excited to get to each different level and complete my TAS and CAS qualifications. Of course, once I got that far, I had to strive to go right to my MAS and was able to achieve this pretty quickly by dedicating the time required. Now I am looking forward to the next level, MAS+. Apart from professional development and learning, it also brings industry recognition, and proves that those who undertake training are true professionals within our industry.
Robert Williams, MAS
Past APPA President
