Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) Certification
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 ...
I am a CPLP Professional. How do I become PDP certified?
Current CPLP Level III Professionals have been automatically converted to Lifetime ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (LPDP) Certification status. Lifetime ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (LPDP) Certification is achieved after 12 continuous ...
I am a CPLP Technologist. How do I become PDP certified?
CPLP Level II Technologists have automatically been converted to ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) Certified. You are now ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) Certified. Check your education dashboard to view your updated ...
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 ...
Is group training available for PDP courses?
Ramp up your team's skills in a cost-effective way, by having our instructor conduct training (virtual or in-person) for your group. Contact us at ista@ista.org and we'll follow up, answer any questions and help bring ISTA PDP Certification to your ...
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 ...
What is the Lifetime Packaging Dynamics Professional (LPDP)?
Lifetime ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (LPDP) Certification is achieved after 12 continuous years of PDP certification. Click here for more information about Lifetime ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (LPDP) Certification
How often do I need to recertify my PDP certification?
ISTA's PDP program has a three-year recertification requirement that must be met prior to the certification expiration date. PDP recertification is based on a point system for employment, participation in additional educational courses and ...
How do I recertify my Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) certification?
Recertification is an important indicator to you and your employer that you have kept up with current trends and validated your skills at the level of the original PDP certification. ISTA's PDP program has a three-year recertification requirement ...
How many PDP modules do I have to complete to become certified?
In order to achieve ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional certification, participants will be required to complete and pass all six PDP training modules. Click here for more information on PDP training modules
Do I have to be an ISTA member to become PDP certified?
PDP Certification is now available for non-members. Click here to learn more about signing up for a non-member access account.
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 ...
How do I get certified as a Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP)?
ISTA's PDP certification program encourages and recognizes development and excellence in the packaging industry. Professionals may choose to add to or refresh their existing knowledge by taking any individual PDP module or go for full Packaging ...
How do I register my employee for PDP courses?
You have two options to register your employee for ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) courses. 1) You can have them sign up as an Associate member to your organization. The fee for ISTA Associate members is $160 - giving them access to all ...
Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP)
We‘re excited to announce our new Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) certification program! This new expanded educational opportunity replaces our Certificated Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP) program. PDP was developed by ISTA in ...