REVITALIZE | YOUR SALES CAREER
whether going it alone or as part of a sales team - by earning the certification that is rapidly becoming the industry standard
GAIN | THE SELLING KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED
to serve your clients better
EXPERIENCE | A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
by earning the selling certification that consumers recognize, respect and demand
1 | Complete a Certification Preparation Course
Before applying for the UPSA Credentialing Examination, it is highly recommended that you complete a preparation course sanctioned by the UPSA Standards Committee.
You may choose to complete a preparation course through one of two paths:
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The UPSA Credentialing Exam Self-Study Course.
Sanctioned by the United Professional Sales Association, the self-study course for the UPSA Credentialing exam allows you to gain the knowledge needed to pass the exam on your own.
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UPSA Compliant Training Programs.
Through UPSA compliant programs and UPSA Registered Training Partners that offer the UPSA Credentialing Preparation course, you have the flexibility to attain the knowledge you need to successfully pass the UPSA Exam. Many UPSA Registered Training Partners have a Certified & Registered Sales Professional Trainer who has the ability to use various delivery formats and schedules such as classroom instruction. Many of the UPSA Registered Training Partners also offer in-house educational programs for individual companies. The UPSA Standards Committee maintains a list of Registered Training Partners, (all are independent firms), designed to assist individuals in preparing for the UPSA Credentialing Examination. The UPSA Standards Committee neither evaluates the quality of the review courses nor endorses any one program over another.
> More information on preparation courses for the UPSA Credentialing Exam
Request a Review for an Existing Certification
Certain industry credentials are recognized by the UPSA Standards Committee. Other credentials offered by previous certification bodies are also recognized. Find out if your previous certification satisfies some or all of the experience requirements set by the UPSA Standards Committee.
> More information on reviews of existing certifications
2 | Meet the Experience Requirement
To apply to become a CRSP, your work experience, years in selling, and academic degrees must meet specific levels of entry. You must submit a detailed resume as well as five business references.
> More information on the Experience Requirement
3 | Pass the Credentialing Examination
The UPSA Credentialing Examination tests your knowledge of professional selling. The 45-minute exam tests covers all topic areas found in the Compendium of Professional Selling -- the only testable material for the exam. All questions are multiple choice, or True/False including those questions related ethics.
> More Information on the Exam Requirement and Procedures
4 | Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility
After you have met the work experience requirements, you must agree to abide by UPSA Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
> More information on the Ethics Requirement
5 | Pay Certification Fees
Upon successfully completing the necessary steps above, fees will apply as follows:
6 | Receive Authorization
Once you pass the UPSA Credentialing Exam, you may use the CRSP®, CERTIFIED and REGISTERED SALES PROFESSIONAL™ and marks.
7 | Begin Tracking Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal
Once you become a CRSA, simply keep your certification current by documenting the training you receive from any training source (training must map to the Selling Ability Areas in Chapter four of the Compendium of Professional Selling).
> More about the Continuing Education requirements
Get started, and apply to become a CRSP® now
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