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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I am a CPLP Technician. How do I become PDP Certified?
CPLP Level I Technician 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 ...
How do I get certified as a Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP)?
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How are Packaging Dynamics Professional Courses (PDP) offered?
You choose how you want to learn and get certified. Whether you prefer the flexibility of learning on your own or the interactivity of a live course (virtual, or in-person), ISTA offers the best options to suit your learning style. Plus, you can ...
Can students take PDP courses?
Students may take the first ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) course (PDP 101: Principles of Distribution Packaging - Student Edition) to obtain a designation of ISTA Packaging Design Professional (PDP) In Training. Click here for more ...