I am a CPLP Technician. When can I begin taking PDP courses?

I am a CPLP Technician. When can I begin taking PDP courses?

CPLP Technicians may begin taking courses as soon as they wish. 

In order to continue to be ISTA certified past the end of your current term, CPLP Level I Technicians must take and pass the exams for the six (6) new ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) courses. Discounted rates coming soon.

Certification terms of all CPLP Level I Technicians have been extended by an additional one (1) year



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