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Master Sewing and Design Professional Certification Program certificateprogram@sewingprofessionals.org 1-855-(C)ALL-MSDP (855-255-6737) You've mastered the skills - now become certified! The Master Sewing and Design Professional (MSDP) Certification Program is a perfomance-based program that was developed by the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP). It is based on ASDP's Standards of Quality and is open to anyone with a sewing-related business. MSDP certification provides the professional with the prestigious credentials that validate skills and expertise. This evaluation of professional custom sewing and design work accomplishes five important goals:
This program consists of seven modules, each with its own specific requirements and methods of testing. Upon successful completion of all seven modules, participants will receive a certificate proclaiming their achievement, along with the right to use the Master Sewing and Design Professional designation in his/her business. In addition, members of ASDP who successfully complete the program will be listed on the National Referral List on the ASDP website, with the designation of Master Sewing and Design Professional (MSDP). To qualify for certification an applicant must:
Continuing education (CEUs) are required to maintain certification. Limited Time Offer - January 1. 2012 - December 31, 2013 Please click on the links below for more information about the program.
Master Certification Program Summary MSDP Certification Board Members MSDP Certification Program - Individual Modules Registration
MASTER SEWING AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION GRANDFATHERING PROGRAM We are delighted that you are interested in the Grandfather Program of the Master Sewing and Design Professional Certification Program. You have mastered your skills and now you have an opportunity to become certified. MSDP certification is an asset to you and your business. You may be eligible to use the Master Sewing and Design Professional (MSDP) title in your business because of your years of success and productivity in the apparel field. The application is designed for successful professionals who have been working in a sewing and design business for a minimum of fifteen years. The Grandfather Program is aimed towards entrepreneurs and professionals who have established a successful career and now wish to earn MSDP certification based on the body of their work and experience. Your years of experience and business success make you an ideal candidate to validate your skills and earn the prestigious right to MSDP certification. If you meet the requirements of this program you will not be required to take the certification tests required of other candidates. The governing board of MSDP has designed an application that invites you to present the required information consisting of written and visual examples of your business mastery. If you meet the requirements, beginning with a minimum of fifteen years full time sewing and design business experience, then you are eligible to submit your application. The MSDP governing board will review your application and if you meet the criteria they will award you MSDP certification. There is a limited time period of 2 years during which you are eligible to be Grandfathered into MSDP. This window is open from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013. The cost for the Grandfather Program is $1000.00 for Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP) members and $1500.00 for non-ASDP members. Continuing Education requirements are also required for all participants to maintain MSDP certification. These requirements and further information about the MSDP Grandfathering Program are available by clicking on the link below. MSDP Grandfather Program Registration Form Please review the Grandfather policy requirements and contact us if you are interested or have further questions. certificateprogram@sewingprofessionals.org |
