FAQ's

We offer a range of certification options designed to enhance your pricing expertise and boost your professional credentials. Our primary certifications include the Certified Pricing Professional (CPP) program, which is recognized industry-wide for its rigorous standards and comprehensive curriculum. Additionally, we provide specialized certifications in areas such as AI in Pricing, Profitability Education (CPE). Each certification course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring you gain skills that are directly applicable to your career. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned pricing professional, our certifications are tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve your career goals. For more detailed information about our certification programs, prerequisites, and how to enroll, please visit the Certifications section.

Follow these steps to identify the best courses for you: 1. **Assess Your Goals**: Start by clarifying what you aim to achieve. Are you looking to enhance specific skills, gain a comprehensive understanding of pricing strategies, or earn a certification? Knowing your objectives will help narrow down your options. 2. **Explore Course Offerings**: Visit our website and browse through our wide range of courses. Each course comes with a detailed description, including the key topics covered, the level of difficulty, and the intended audience. 3. **Match with Your Experience Level**: Ensure you choose a course that matches your current knowledge and experience to optimize your learning experience. 4. **Read Reviews and Testimonials**: Take advantage of the feedback from past participants. Their experiences can offer insights into the course content and its practical application. 5. **Consult with Our Advisors**: If you’re unsure which course is right for you, our advisors are available to help. They can provide personalized recommendations based on your professional background and career aspirations. 6. **Consider Your Schedule**: Verify the course duration and schedule. Ensure it fits within your availability to maintain a balance between learning and other commitments. By following these steps, you can confidently choose courses that align with your career goals and professional development needs at PPS.

CPP designations earned on or after October 1, 2016 require two credits every two years to maintain certification. Those beginning before September 30, 2016 will not be required to earn continuing education credits but are highly encouraged to keep you informed of current trends in pricing. The two credits may be earned by completing 2 online courses ($495 per course for members), attending 2 Workshop days at any of our conferences, or a combination of 1 Workshop day and 1 online course (cost ranges from $2400-$3100 for members). Visit the Continuing Education page for full details.

The CPA courses are used for individuals that also want to earn CE credits for their CPA. It is not required for the CPP program.

If the option to start the exam is not available under the certifications tab in your learning center, email: training@pricingsociety.com to be enrolled in the exam.

Your CPP certificate is located in your learning center, under the completed tab, click “view certificate” next to the CPP Exam to download your official certificate.