Are you interested in certification?
CERTIFICATION is a process whereby an individual is evaluated and tested in order to determine that he
or she has the necessary qualifications and has mastered the specific body of knowledge that has been designated by the organization
as requisite for effective performance in their profession. After successfully completing the qualification process
and successfully passing the written examination, a qualifying individual can be “certified” as being an accredited
professional.
The MSMA offers three opportunities for professional
certification. The CMDSM for professional mailers, the CMDSS for suppliers to the mail and distribution industries and the Mailpiece Design Consultant (MDC).
Certified Mail & Distribution Systems Manager (CMDSM)
To recognize professional managers, the MSMA has established the Certified
Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDSM) program. This certification process provides for an individual to be evaluated,
tested, and certified on the body of technical knowledge and management skills necessary for performance in the profession.
Today there are over 350 CMDSM accredited professionals in the mail system management profession.
To learn more about the CMDSM including eligibility
criteria and to download an application, click here.
Certified Mail & Distribution Systems Supplier (CMDSS)
The Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Supplier (CMDSS) is the foremost certification program for mail and distribution
industry suppliers. The Mail Systems Management Association certifies that candidates that pass the CMDSS Exam have
the necessary qualifications and skill sets, and have mastered the specific body of knowledge designated by the Association
as requisite for effective performance as a mail communications industry supplier.
To learn more about the
CMDSS including eligibility criteria and to download an application,
click here.Cost
$475 for Members, $675 for Non-Members
Format
Both CMDSM & CMDSS exams are timed (maximum 4 hours) and include 135 Multiple
Choice Questions and 5 Essays. Exams are typically administered prior to the Spring & Fall Mailcom Conferences,
but can be proctored locally (check with your local MSMA Board of Directors for details).
Resources to Prepare for Exams
National
Study Group: MSMA San Diego offers Study Group for MQC, CMDSM & CMDSS certifications. Most classes are
by conference call.
Study Guide:
MSMA offers outstanding study materials on CD or bound copy for CMDSM & CMDSS certifications. Answers to all exams
questions can be found within the Study Guide.
Mailpiece Design Consultant (MDC) Certification
Designing a mailpiece impacts your company's bottom line
in many ways:
-Costs to design,
print and mail the mailpiece
-The
costs of bad address quality - dealing with returned mail
-Non-Conformity to USPS regulations can un-necessarily increase your postage costs,
-Poorly designed pieces may never get there or get opened
Every company and mailer should employ an expert to make sure that the piece qualifies for Automation and Workshare
discounts.
The MDC exam features 100 multiple choice questions
and requires a passing grade of 90 percent.
Pass the exam and
receive your certificate immediately! Proudly proclaim your achievement by adding your MDC certification to your title.
Certification is good for two years, and then must be renewed.
If you require a re-test, you may take the exam one additional time
at no extra charge. (At the end of the exam, you will be notified of the questions that you missed, along with the actual
response that you gave).
