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October 18, 2022 - October 20, 2022
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The schedule for the three days is listed below following the speaker’s bio.
Virtual Mailpiece Design Certification
Obtaining certification in understanding and designing mail for automation is essential for mailers and printers that mail to get their mail accepted, receive Postal discounts and speed mail delivery for themselves and their customers. GLGA will be providing a two-day virtual classroom program with an open book exam for certification as a Mailpiece Design Consultant (MDC).
Who Should Attend?
– Those who need recertification*
– Those responsible for mail processing
– CSRs who interface with clients that mail
– Graphic Designers
– Salespeople – to provide their customers with mailing advice
Learning Objectives
– Learn the basics of mailpiece design and what is required for automation postage discounts and faster processing through the USPS.
– Find out “WHAT NOT TO DO” to prevent your mail from being rejected, returned or damaged.
– Find out where to go for help for questions, design support and apply the correct postage.
– Find out how your company can reap the benefits of Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMb) with Informed Delivery and Informed Visibility.
– Find out about the latest changes to the USPS rates, regulations, and how to keep up to date.
Details
The MDC is a written, open book paper exam that will be given online after the training is completed. There is HOMEWORK. To help you prepare, a PDF study guide and sample test questions will be sent to you upon registration. So, register early to ensure you have your materials in a timely manner.
When registering for the program, attendees will be registered for the MDC exam. The results of the online exam will be given via email along with a certificate. Because the exam is open book, the passing grade is 90 percent. The test can be taken online one additional time at no additional cost.
* The MDC certification is good for two years.
Special Guest
Leo Raymond, Managing Director of Mailers Hub will be on board to present, “What’s Happening Now and What’s Coming Up within the USPS”.
About the Presenter
James (Jim) C. Barlow, Jr., CMDSM, EMCM, MDP, MDC, is the President/Principal Consultant for Mail Systems Management, LLC. Jim has a diverse business background with over 25 years in the mailing and printing industries. He is an experienced leader with accomplishments in executive management, marketing, sales, finance, and production solving business problems to promote growth, reduce costs, and increase profits. His mail services engagements span a diverse group of business sectors including 13 years supporting outsourced management offerings for Xerox Global Services. Jim is a MSMA Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDSM), a USPS Executive Mail Center Manager (EMCM), a USPS Mail Design Professional (MDP) and a MSMA Mailpiece Design Consultant (MDC).
He is a highly rated speaker and frequently presents at the National Postal Forum, MailCom, and Postal Customer Council Education Seminars. In addition, Jim is Past-President of the Washington Metro Chapter of the MSMA, Past Industry Chairman and Past Industry Chairman for the Greater Baltimore Postal Customer Council, a member of Printing and Graphics Association Mid-Atlantic (PGAMA) and approved consultant for Mailers Hub.
This MDC certification is offered in partnership with the Mail Systems Management Association (MSMA), a national organization contributing to the advancement of the mailing industry through education. The coveted MDC certification provides recognition that the individual has achieved the highest level of education and understanding in mailpiece design. Upon a successful passing grade, they receive a certificate of achievement, and their name appears in the MAMA National Directory of MDCs. The MDC designation will tell your colleagues and customers of your proven education and achievement as a Mailpiece Design Consultant.
Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 through Thursday, October 20, 2022 (presentations all three days). Following the presentations, you will have 60 days (and two chances) to take the open book exam.
Schedule:
Tuesday, October 18, 2022: presentation via ZOOM
- Start 1 p.m. Eastern / 12 p.m. Central
- End 2:30 p.m. Eastern / 1:30 p.m. Central
Wednesday, October 19, 2022: presentation via ZOOM
- Start 1 p.m. Eastern / 12 p.m. Central
- End 2:30 p.m. Eastern / 1:30 p.m. Central
Thursday, October 20, 2022: presentation via ZOOM. This session will include a “Postal Update” by Leo Raymond of Mailers Hub
- Start 1:30 p.m. Eastern / 12:30 p.m. Central
- End 3:45 p.m. Eastern / 2:45 p.m. Central
Certification Exam: once you have received the link, you may take the exam on a day/time of your choice within the 60-day period.
Cost:
GLGA Members – $210 per individual
Not-Yet Members – $250 per individual
A confirmation email with the study materials will be sent to you after you register. The connection information will be sent to you the week of October 18. The exam link will be sent to you by October 20.
Online registration has now closed. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Sharon Flick at (262) 201-4730, sflick@glga.info.
