PPAI is opening the doors to a new era of professional development.
Say hello to PPAI Advance – the Association’s brand-new learning suite built to give promotional products professionals more flexibility, more control and more opportunities to grow.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level, this modern, user-friendly learning experience was designed with your goals in mind – bringing together a redesigned education platform, refreshed certification programs, role-specific courses and flexible Continuing Education Unit (CEU) options.
With nearly 200 courses covering topics across sales, marketing, technology, operations and more, PPAI Advance brings the full spectrum of industry knowledge to your fingertips. From introductory content to advanced strategies, each course is part of a curated ecosystem that supports every stage of your career.
“Professional development should be empowering, not overwhelming,” says Jessica Gibbons-Rauch, MBA, MAS, PPAI’s senior manager of professional development. “With PPAI Advance, we’re giving members a more intuitive, personalized experience that makes it easier than ever to engage with learning and certification.”
Jessica Gibbons-Rauch, MBA, MAS
Sr. Manager of Professional Development, PPAI
PPAI Advance’s online learning platform introduces a suite of smart features that reflect how today’s professionals prefer to learn:
- Mobile-friendly design for learning on the go
- Intuitive navigation and sleek organization to help you find exactly what you need
- Self-paced modules that let you learn on your schedule
- Personalized dashboards to track your progress and review your transcript
Most importantly, PPAI Advance encompasses PPAI’s respected certification programs, including the Trained Advertising Specialist (TAS), Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) and Master Advertising Specialist (MAS). These progressive designations offer focused learning paths that boost both knowledge and credibility in the marketplace.
The CAS program has been completely overhauled with all-new content designed to reflect the real-world skills and challenges faced by today’s promo professionals. Designed using a modular format rooted in digital educational best practices, the updated curriculum allows learners to absorb and apply knowledge more effectively.
Even better, PPAI Advance now supports universal CEU credit toward the CAS and MAS certifications – not just through online and in-person learning, but also through industry engagement, volunteerism and a wide variety of educational experiences – offering more flexibility than ever before.
Whether you prefer bite-sized learning on your phone or in-depth modules from your desktop, PPAI Advance puts the power of education in your hands.
Get ready to explore the smarter, more flexible way to grow.
