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GLOBAL ENDORSEMENTCERTIFIED
PACKAGING
PROFESSIONAL

Do you have what it takes to become a Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)®?
The Certified Packaging Professional CPP® is the premier designation in the industry globally, signifying
excellence as a packaging professional with the most recent IoPP salary survey revealing that CPPs® earn
up to 10% more than their non-certified co-workers. Using the CPP® program to assess and evaluate one’s
professional competency validates you as internationally proficient as a packaging professional; a cut above
your peers.
Isn’t it time that you joined recognised packaging exper ts from around the world with theindustry’s leading professional designation and elevate the packaging profession globally?

1,274 Certified Packaging Professionals globally

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28 Countries have qualified Certified Packaging
Professionals
World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has 51
Member Countries for global rollout

Attaining the CPP® designation is an excellent investment in your professional development and the credential
defines the packaging professional and allows organisations to seek out and hire the right professional basedon verified knowledge, skills and industry contributions. The Certified Packaging Professional designationis the leading mark of excellence internationally and a must-have recognition of industry proficiency andachievement for packaging professionals.
The CPP program is founded and owned by the IoPP in the US and is exclusively delivered through Australasia
via the AIP, South Africa via IPSA, Nigeria via IOPN and Spain via AESPACKAGING. The CPP program is now
internationally recognised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and continues to grow across the globe.

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PACKAGING
PROFESSIONAL

Are you eligible for the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)® program?
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Peer reviews of each individual in multiple dimensions:· Educational background.
· Industry experience.
· Professional accomplishments.
· Specific and relevant training.
· Practical experience.
· Professional contributions.
ABOUT CERTIFICATION
Since 1972, IoPP has awarded qualified applicants the designation‘Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)®’. To date, more than 1,200
packaging professionals have attained CPP® status, and with goodreason, it is the premier designation in the industry signifying
excellence as a professional. The most recent IoPP salary survey
revealed that CPP®s earn between 7% and 10% more than theirnon-certified co-workers. The IoPP is now collaborating with theWorld Packaging Organisation (WPO) to bring this internationalrecognition to Australasia. The Certified Packaging Professional(CPP)® designation is a registered trademark of the Institute ofPackaging Professionals (IoPP) and is internationally recognised
by IoPP, AIP, IOPN, IPSA, AESPACKAGING and the WPO.
Candidates achieve the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)®
designation by demonstrating significant industry expertiseand experience, measured through a flexible applicant testingprocess. CPP®s are in demand as speakers and as leaders on theirpackaging teams.
RECOGNITION
Attaining the CPP® designation is an excellent investment in yourprofessional development. Yet among the benefits of having
qualified is the public recognition that comes with the achievement.
The industry recognises the CPP® designation as a commitment
to excellence in the packaging profession.
Those earning the CPP® designation are permitted and encouraged
to use the suffix ‘CPP®’ after their name on business cards andletterhead, to wear the WPO/CPP® lapel pin, and to display theWPO/CPP® Certificate, which is suitable for framing.
CPP® QUALIFICATIONS
Only WPO members in good standing may apply for
accreditation and recognition as a Certified Packaging
Professional. Please join an WPO approved Member Associationtoday.
Once you achieve your CPP®, you must keep your WPO approved
Member Association up-to-date each year in order to retaincertification. If you lose your certification, you must start thecertification process over.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
· International and public recognition for the qualification.
· CPP® post nominal that is globally recognised.
· CPP® credential demonstrates that a packaging practitioner
possesses packaging knowledge, experience and skills
to the degree that they deserve recognition as a true
packaging professional.

Currently, a candidate is qualified to begin the process if he/she
has six years’ experience in packaging or a closely related technicaldiscipline.
The six-year requirement can be satisfied in the following ways:• Six years actual work experience, or;• Diploma in Packaging Technology plus two years of work
experience or;• Masters in Food & Packaging plus two years of work experienceor;• Bachelor Degree in Food Science plus two years of work experienceor;• Bachelor Degree in Engineering plus two years of work experienceor;• Bachelor Degree in Packaging related area, plus two years ofwork experience, or;• Bachelor of Science Degree in packaging related area, plus one
year for Masters Degree, plus one year of actual work experience.
Completion of all four semesters of the Fundamentals ofPackaging Technology series constitutes one year of experience,and is recommended as preparation for the CPP® exam.
Others who pass the requirements as set forth, but who have notyet obtained the six years of experience, can earn the Certified
Professionals in Training (CPIT) designation.
Ask the WPO for further information on the CPIT program
cpp@worldpackaging.org

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PACKAGING
PROFESSIONAL

Multiple-Choice Exam:
IoPP’s multiple-choice test is mandatory for every candidate
entering the program. The test is comprised of 150 questions
on packaging machinery, materials and technology. Thisis an ‘open book’ test. An 80% correct score is consideredpassing. Test is presented in an online, Internet-based format.
Candidates demonstrate their command of applied packagingtechnology by successfully completing the MANDATORY
Multiple-Choice Exam and one of the following options:
1. NARRATIVE EXAM:
Alternatively, candidates may choose to answer three
narrative, ‘essay-type’ questions from a list of 10 such questions
formulated by other Certified Packaging Professionals. The
narrative questions are general in nature in order to permit
and encourage appropriate responses drawn from eachcandidate’s own background, whether that is in consumer orindustrial packaging, in engineering or design, in technicaldisciplines or management. Reference to various texts isencouraged. The answers are evaluated by a committee ona ‘pass/fail’ basis. This exam is a timed test due within a 4
day window. The questions are emailed to the applicant.
2. RESUME OF ACTIVITIES:
Candidates may complete a detailed resume form (supplied byWPO/IoPP) to document their past six (6) years of experienceand active participation in packaging and/or related disciplines
with a work resume attached. A Resume Review Committee
awards points for continuous employment; participation inthe WPO approved Member Association; presentations atconferences, seminars and meetings; publishing authoredpapers on appropriate technical and management topics;
attending educational courses and industry exhibitions;teaching or lecturing; securing patents, and more.

3. WRITING A PAPER:
A candidate may write a new paper or submit an unpublishedpaper written within the past two years on a technical ormanagement topic of his or her choice. The paper will be
graded anonymously, ‘pass/fail’, by three qualified peers.
Submitted papers become the property of WPO/IoPP, andmay be published on the WPO/IoPP websites. Papers mustbe submitted electronically via e-mail.
Work submitted must be solely that of the candidate. No coauthored work is accepted. Professional paper guidelines areavailable via the WPO website. Candidates are encouraged
to use published references in answering test questions andin writing papers.
4. PATENTS:
The candidate may submit proof of a patent granted no morethan five (5) years prior to their certification or recertification
application.
Co-inventor patents cannot be submitted as one of the two
requirements. If both the Resume of Activities and Patent
options are chosen, the submitted patent cannot also beincluded in the Resume of Activity point total. Co-inventor
patents may be included on the Resume of Activities, with1/2 the allowed point credit issued.
The CPP® candidate can apply for the Certification Application
directly through the IoPP or an approved WPO Member
Association. The candidate must also satisfactorily complete
the Multiple-Choice Exam and one other option in the order
they desire, within twelve months from the date of application.
Any questions about these requirements should be directedto IoPP prior to applying for certification.

CURRENT FEES:
Costings for the CPP program include on-going membership with an approved WPO Member Association, $135 USD
Certification and examination fee and purchase of the 6th edition of the Fundamentals of Packaging Technology
Textbook. Contact the WPO for enrolment and to find out where to order the FPT Textbook in your region.

992 United States
40 Canada
24 Australia & New Zealand
15 India
11 Mexico
10 China
10 Brazil
8 Russia
7 Philippines
5 Puerto Rico
5 South Africa
4 United Kingdom
3 Dominican Republic
2 United Arab Emirates

2 Jamacia
2 Netherlands
1 Columbia
1 Egypt1 Hong Kong
1 Iran1 Ireland
1 Italy
1 Lebanon
1 Malaysia
1 Saudia Arabia
1 Singapore
1 Thailand#2
CANADA
#1USA

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#3
AUSTRALIA& NEW ZEALAND
#4
INDIA

28x Countries inthe world have
Certified Packaging
Professionals

The Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)® designation is a registered trademark of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and is internationally recognised by IoPP, AIP, IOPN, IPSA, AESPACKAGING and the WPO.

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PROFESSIONAL

CPESEARNED			

CATEGORY

50		 CPE’s
50		 CPE’s
25		 CPE’s
12.5 CPE’s
12.5 CPE’s
12.5 CPE’s
12.5 CPE’s
1.5 CPE’s

Fundamentals of Packaging Technology Full Course (via IoPP or AIP)
Diploma in Packaging Technology (Via AIP, PIABC UK or IPSA)
Certificate in Packaging (Via AIP or PIABC UK)
One Day Training Courses (via approved CPP professional body partners including WPO, IOPP, AIP, IPSA, IOPN)
Fundamentals of Packaging Technology Single Semester (Via IoPP or AIP)
IoPP Packaging Machinery: Basics (IoPP)
9-10 Single E-learning Modules (IoPP)
Each Single Fundamentals E-Learning Module (IoPP)						Packaging related College Degrees – Bachelors, Masters, PhD

20 CPE’s
15 CPE’s
10 CPE’s
5 CPE’s						CATEGORY A: COURSES OFFERED BY AIP, THE IOPP, OR OTHER APPROVED PROFESSIONAL BODIESCATEGORY B: ‘CONTINUING EDUCATION’Ph.D.
Master Degree – Inc Master of Food and Packaging Innovation
Bachelor Degree – Inc Engineering, Industrial Design and Food Science, Packaging
MBA
CATEGORY C: ‘SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES’

Self-directed learning activities, which are individualised learning events

2 CPE’s Each year of Membership to an approved Professional Body that is a partner of the CPP Program
2 CPE’s Each day of Industry-Related Conferences that are recognised via an approved Professional Body that is a			partner of the CPP Program (This includes WPO events)
1 CPE Each day of industry related tradeshows internationally and/or domestically (e.g.: Interpack, IPack IMA, Pack			Expo, AnugaFoodTech, ProPak, FISPAL, FACHPACK etc)
1		 CPE 	Per hour of Regional Site Visits, Technical Forums, Seminars, Webinars & Virtual Events through an approved
Professional Body that is a partner of the CPP Program (WPO, IOPP, AIP, IPSA, IOPN)					CATEGORY D: ‘CREATING NEW PACKAGING KNOWLEDGE’

Articles written, facilitation at a function, honours and awards

10 CPE’s Fellow of an approved Professional Body that is a partner of the CPP Program
10 CPE’s 	Course Presenters – inc WPO Training Courses that are recognised via an approved Professional Body that is apartner of the CPP Program
10 CPE’s Published Industry-Related Technical Articles within international and domestic trade magazines
10 CPE’s Winners of Regional Packaging Awards program - This must be an awards program that has entry into the			WorldStar Packaging Awards			
(You must be a part of the entry Inc packaging technologist, designer, engineer, agency)
10 CPE’s Winners of WorldStar Packaging Awards (You must be a part of the entry Inc packaging technologist,			designer, engineer, agency, materials manufacturer etc.)
5 CPE’s 	Entry into a Regional Packaging Awards program winners. This must be an awards program that has entry into
the WorldStar Packaging Awards eg: Ameristar, PIDA, ThaiStar, German Packaging Awards. (You must be a part of the entry
Inc packaging technologist, designer, engineer, agency)
5 CPE’s Entry into the annual WorldStar Packaging Awards. You must be a part of the entry Inc packaging technologist,			designer, engineer, agency, materials manufacturer etc
5 CPE’s Per hour of your time of a presentation you gave for an approved industry-related conference, forum, workshop,			seminar or webinar & virtual events regionally or internationally					CATEGORY E: ‘VOLUNTEER SERVICE’

10 CPE’s			
10 CPE’s
5 CPE’s
2 CPE’s
1		 CPE

Manning an exhibition/tradeshow stand internationally and/or domestically (e.g.: Interpack, IPack IMA, PackExpo, AnugaFoodTech, ProPak, FISPAL, FACHPACK etc)
Industry-Related Conference volunteer/staff for Association standPer year of volunteer assisting with Regional Packaging Award judging/WorldStar Student award judging
Per year contributing to approved professional body and association committees
Per hour as an approved representative on Government, Industry Working Groups and Standards Committees					CATEGORY F: ‘WORKING AS A PROFESSIONAL IN PACKAGING’
Dates, experiences & employers details nb: maximum of 5 CPE’s per year

15 CPE’s			
5 CPE’s
1		 CPE

Max - For Employment - for Recertification Applicants(You must be a part of the entry Inc packaging technologist, designer, engineer, agency)
Each Year of Employment
Each Promotion

Provide details on volunteer service, non-compensated packaging expertise to a non-employer, Committee or working group

To enrol in the Certified Packaging Professional Program you are required at minimum to have 90 points in yourResume of Activities and at least 6 years experience. 20 CPE points are allowed to be rolled over for your next recertification. The Resume of Activities must be supported by documentation of evidence, certificates, proof ofactivities. CPE stands for Certified Packaging Education. To find our more contact the WPO.
cpp@worldpackaging.org www.worldpackaging.org