Recognized by Corporate America as the symbol of excellence in the Staffing Industry, the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and the Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialist (CTS) designations are offered by MAPS in conjunction with the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS).

CPC/CTS Certification was initially established as a self-regulating vehicle for the staffing industry. Today, along with this, it is the opportunity to expand the professional knowledge base in employment law, changing regulations, best business practices and the highest standards of ethics.

How to Qualify:

Exams are given in test centers across the country during the months of May and November. To be eligible for certification you must meet the following criteria:

• CPC and CTS candidates must have at least two years experience in the staffing industry, as of the first day of the testing month. Position experience includes: owner, partner, manager, recruiter, or placement consultant within a private firm; or corporate human resources or employee relations professional within a large corporation.
• Candidates must currently be employed in the industry.
• Candidates must be able to submit written verification of their two years experience upon request.
• Candidates must agree to uphold the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) Standards of Ethical Practices and certification program rules.

Study material is available for the CPC and CTS exams. These study materials can only be purchased through NAPS — they are not available in local bookstores.

In addition MAPS organizes and conducts study groups for the CPC/CTS Certification exam. Study Groups are free of charge and are held in a variety of locations across the state. For more information on CPC/CTS Study Groups, or to register for a study group, click on: Certification@mapsweb.org.

The CPC exam highlights employment laws and regulations, business situations, standards of business practice and program rules. (150 items) Reference material: Certified Personnel Consultants' Legal Manual, 3rd Edition, Robert Style, Esq.

The CTS exam highlights discrimination law, family leave, ADA, drug testing, joint employer, contact issues, standards of business practices and program rules. (150 items) Reference material: Temporary Help Services Operations: A Legal Manual, 3rd Edition, Paula Rubin.

For more information or to register for the CPC/CTS Certification exam go to http://www.recruitinglife.com/EduCert/index.cfm. If you have any questions regarding the CPC/CTS Certification, feel free to contact us at Certification@mapsweb.org.