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Page Title: Professional Certification Program

Application Process

1. Print application.

2. Complete notarized application and pertinent information and mail along with payment to:

American Correctional Association
Professional Development
Certification Program
206 North Washington Street Suite 200
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

CERTIFICATION - Three-Step Entry Process:

YOU DO ---
CERTIFICATION STAFF DOES---
1. Request a certification application form or download it from Forms link. A. Sends you an information Packet that includes:
  • an Application Form:
  • a Manual explaining the entire program;
  • recommended study materials*; and
  • a list of upcoming test sites/dates.

*Do NOT order study materials until after Step ‘B’ has been completed.

2. Submit the filled-in application form and requested documentation. B. Reviews application and, if;
  • "no problems" - sends you a notification that:
    • congratulates you on becoming a CCP Candidate; and,
    • includes an examination number which admits you into the exam site on the date that you have selected;
  • "problems"- sends letter explaining difficulty/requests clarification.
3. The final step is to pass your examination. C. Successful - CCP candidates (grade of at least 75%) receieve a certificate (90% + earns an Honors credential);
   Unsuccessful - candidates notified and invited to take a re-exam.

CERTIFICATION - Determinig Qualification category:

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American Correctional Association   206 N. Washington Street - Alexandria, VA 22314   Phone: (703) 224-0000 - Fax: (703) 224-0179