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SUMMARY:Mail Design Consultant Certification
DESCRIPTION:Mailpiece Design Consultant Certification Workshop\nOctober 20, 10am – 12pm, October 21, 22, 2026    I    10am – 11:30am\n$325 for Members, $450 for Non-Members\nIncludes Training Materials, Recordings, and Two-Year Industry Certification\n\nMailpiece Design Certification\nObtaining certification in understanding and designing mail for automation is essential for mailers to get\ntheir mail accepted, receive Postal discounts and speed mail delivery for themselves and their customers.\nPGCA, our sister affiliate will provide a three-day, 5-hour virtual classroom program covering the MSMA MDC Study Guide.\nBring Your Questions. This is followed by an open-book exam, for certification as a MSMA Mailpiece\nDesign Consultant (MDC).\nLearning Objectives\nThe MDC Study Guide contains the following ten chapters:\n• Chapter 1 – Postal Processing Overview & Mail Classes\n• Chapter 2 – Processing Methods and Categories\n• Chapter 3 – Workshare Incentives\n• Chapter 4 – Addressing & Automation\n• Chapter 5 – Extra Services\n• Chapter 6 – Ancillary Endorsements\n• Chapter 7 – Remittance Mail\n• Chapter 8 – Postage Payment Methods\n• Chapter 9 – Private Express Statutes\n• Chapter 10 – History of the Postal Service\nDetails\nTo help you prepare, a PDF of the MSMA MDC Study Guide and review test questions will be sent to you\nbefore the workshop begins. Register early to ensure you receive your materials on time. Attendees will\nbe registered for the online MDC exam, and the link and passcode will be provided on the last day. The\nresults of the online 100-question exam will be displayed online, along with a certificate of completion.\nSince the exam is open book, the passing grade is 90%. The test can be taken online one additional time\nat no extra cost.\nInstructors\n• James (Jim) C. Barlow, Jr., CMDSM, EMCM, MDP, MDC\nPresident/Principal Consultant for Mail Systems Management, LLC, has a diverse business background with over 30\nyears in the mailing and printing industries.\n• Charles (Chuck) M. Wittmer, CMDSS, MDC\nPresident/Principal, Postal Optimizations Programs Consulting, LLC, has more than 30 years of executive business\nexperience in the industries of mailing, printing and media.\nRegister by October 13th\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastCompany *Email *Phone *Cost *Member - $325Non Member - $450Payment *Bill me using credit card on fileCall me and I will give credit card over the phoneRegister  \n
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