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A professional certification appropriate for all professional disciplines serving within the correctional setting or among the justice-involved population. The CCP is aligned with professional expected practices and standards. CCP certification is a pre-requisite for any additional ACA specialized certification examination, excluding the CCI-M exam. The exam assesses foundational correctional knowledge specific to security, medical, behavioral health, and general operational practices.
A professional certification for federal, state, county and international Correctional Industry professionals. CCI-M certification is a critical credential designated for correctional professionals overseeing the incarcerated workforce in correctional facilities, focusing on efficient cost-effective manufacturing practices while also preparing incarcerated individuals for successful reintegration into society. The exam assesses a leader’s knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, plant production planning, material and inventory control, and reentry strategies.
The American Correctional Association’s Certified Correctional Professional (CCP) credentialing program enables qualified corrections professionals to achieve active certification status for one year, with the expiration date occurring 365 calendar days from the date of initial certification. Certified Correctional Professionals must recertify on an annual basis, prior to the expiration of their active credential and no later than the 45-day grace period post the expiration of the active credential. Failure to meet the recertification requirements will result in a dismissal of the CCP credential designation for the corrections professional, with reinstatement of the credential only being permitted by an appeal request initiated by the professional OR the professional must reapply for certification and examination.
