Mailpiece Design Consultant Certification
Mail piece Design Certification Workshop
October 21-24, 2024 I M:$250.00 I NM:$395.00
Obtaining certification in understanding and designing mail for automation is essential for mailers to get
their mail accepted, receive Postal discounts and speed mail delivery for themselves and their customers.
PGAMA will be providing a four day virtual classroom program with an open book exam for
certification as a Mailpiece Design Consultant (MDC).
Learning Objectives
• Learn the basics of mailpiece design and what is required for automation, postage discounts and faster
processing through the U.S. Postal System.
• 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
visibility and informed delivery
• Find out about the latest changes to USPS rates, regulations and how to keep up to date.
Special Guest
Leo Raymond, Managing Director of Mailers Hub will be on board to present “What’s Happening Now
and What’s Coming Up with the USPS”.
Instructor
James (Jim) C. Barlow, Jr., CMDSM, EMCM, MDP, MDC, President/Principal Consultant for Mail Systems
Management, LLC, has a diverse business background with over 25 years in the mailing industry covering
commercial printing and mailing and numerous mail services engagements 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 for the Greater Baltimore Postal Customer Council, a member of PGAMA and an approved
Consultant for Mailer’s Hub.
Details
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 get your materials in a timely manner.
When registering for the program, attendees will be pre-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%. The test can be taken online one additional time at no additional cost. The MDC
certification is good for two years.