Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS)
Industry Experience—3 years required
Required courses—15 points:
- (PPI) Promotional Products Industry Overview Part 1 & Part 2 – 3 points*
- (PRO) Promotional Programs Part 1 & 2 – 3 points*
- (BEP) Best Practices/Supplier-Distributor Relations – 3 points*
- (ADV) Advertising and Marketing Overview – 3 points*
- (PSB) Product Safety Basics – 1.5 points*
- (ETH) Ethics – 1.5 points*
Additional elective credits—60 points: Individuals can customize their additional course of study to maximize the learning experience by focusing on areas of growth or expertise. Classes, books or webinars must be industry relevant with topics concerning business management, technology, sales, marketing, personal and professional development.
Multiple Choice Exam: May be taken after all other requirements are complete. More information and registration forms are available on the exams page.
Recertification
To maintain your hard-earned certification, you must renew your designation. Recertification keeps you current on the industry's trends and best practices and provides the highest value and quality to your customers and yourself. CAS designees must continue to keep their CAS certification current by completing 25 additional education points every three years and submitting a $75 recertification fee. Individuals 60+ years of age are eligible for exemption.