CPC and SPFE Certification
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CPC Certification Program
This comprehensive training program ensures sales associates are competent to handle practical situations-like analyzing photographs, processes' and equipment and are also able to recommend products and techniques to improve future results . Through a no-fail training process, the CPC program prepares candidates to become fully-accredited Certified Photographic Consultants. PMA and you(the employer) participated jointly to bring your staff to the point of CPC candidacy. What are the benefits of a certification program?
Differentiate your business from the rest on the basis of service.
People are willing to pay a premium for exceptional service from knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Increase the competency of your staff.
Low-cost, high-return certification program.

How does the CPC program work?

Contact PMA by phone, fax, or email to enroll candidate for just US$25. There are two tracks each prospective CPC must follow. One is administered by PMA and the other, by you the employer.


SPFE Certification Program
A low-cost, high-return certification program

SPFE Packets are US$35, which includes the first year of dues.  Renewals are US$15 after first year.

How does the SPFE program work?
Contact PMA by phone, fax, or email to enroll candidate for just US$35.

PMA Administered Track
1. 
Candidate receives Reference guide and "Study Questions" booklet which contains all of the questions used in the SPFE tests.  The Study test is not mandatory.
2.Candidate answers the "Study Questions" and sends the answer sheet to PMA for scoring, or candidate can bypass study test and go directly to final test.

SPFE Examination: The Final Test
The candidate arranges to take the SPFE examination by contacting PMA to arrange for testing supervision, or take the test online.  Passing grade for SPFE is 80%.  The final test can be taken at PMA conventions or regional division meeting, at the business establishments of PMA officers and committee members, public libraries, CPC Centers, and other pre-arranged locations that are willing to provide test supervision. Please contact us at cpc_spfe@pmai.org for more information.


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