Benefits of Certification
What advantages does Certification offer?
The Corrections Certification Program is designed to advance the overall knowledge level of practitioners in the corrections field, promote the capabilities of corrections professionals to the public, and enhance society’s image of corrections personnel, thereby aiding in the recruitment of new, talented staff members.
How would becoming a Certified Corrections Professional (CCP) better my staff, my institution, and/or my agency?
Becoming a Certified Corrections Professional (CCP) enables staff at all levels to become part of a nation-wide network of resources, ideas, opinions, skills, and people that can enhance the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of one’s agency. Certification allows for the advancement of the overall knowledge level of practitioners, accesses their awareness of the most current, innovative, and effective approaches in the corrections field, and promotes the capabilities of corrections professionals to the public by demonstrating their adherence to the ACA Code of Ethics.