Category Development Center

Category Manager Certification Process

Why Certify? * Certification is critically important to the success of category management, especially when we consider the rapid changes occurring in our industry. It is essential that we all speak the same language, have a common understanding of the benefits to all parties for certification and the standards are clear.

Associate is level set by taking competency courses (in-person, TPG, and coaching)

Through TPG the following are required:

1. Certification at the Foundation Level (13 courses) 2. Certification at the Advanced Level (14 courses) 3. Certification at the Mastery Level (14 courses)

After testing, TPG will provide results (including certificate and logos)

TPG will maintain the certificate of record indefinitely, but certification is to be renewed annually

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