Products & Services – Certification

Proofpoint Certified Performance Analysts (PCPAs) stand apart from others in the performance improvement field. Our certifications combine basic procedural knowledge and actual on-the-job performance. The practical expertise that is gained through the PCPA certification process provides individuals with the know-how that gets recognized-on the job, among peers, and by clients and employers.

Proofpoint Certified Performance Analysts are cut from a different cloth than their counterparts. They have taken it upon themselves to develop and hone their skills – to stay a step ahead – and they are adept at solving their organizations' toughest performance issues.

The practical expertise gained through the Proofpoint certification process provides your team with the know-how that gets recognized—on the job, by clients, and among peers.

PCPA certifications provide many advantages:

  • Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency
  • Logos and certificates to identify your PCPA status
  • Access to an exclusive PCPA member website
  • Exclusive discounts on products and services
  • Access to career-related tools
  • Invitations to conferences, training sessions, and special events

Proofpoint offers two certifications:

  • Advanced Performance Analyst (APA), for completing 5 of the 6 general eCourses.
  • Master Performance Analyst (MPA), for completing the APA requirement, ComPASS training, and applying standard performance improvement methods to real world issues.

Both of these certifications support the continuing education and performance requirements for other related industry certifications.

1. Gain Experience with E-courses

Take advantage of the 7-course training series. Each course provides instruction on industry-standard analysis methods and concludes with a self-scoring quiz.

Upon completion, students are awarded the Advanced Performance Analyst (APA) certificate.

2. Gain Hands-on Experience with Proofpoint's ComPASS Training

This business simulation program focuses on the actual use of performance consulting practices and how ComPASS supports those efforts. Consists of two days of in-class simulation and a half-day follow up via web meeting and telephone.

3. Apply Proofpoint Products to Real World Problems

Using Proofpoint products and solutions in the performance improvement field gives you invaluable hands-on experience, which boosts any certification plan. Complete:

  • 2 performance improvement projects using ComPASS, or
  • 8 QuickPASS projects

4. Submit Your Projects for Approval

Submit your actual projects to Proofpoint, along with letters from your clients. All applications are evaluated by industry experts.

Upon project approval, candidates are awarded the Master Performance Analyst (APA) certificate.

Certification candidates must complete all coursework and ComPASS/QuickPASS projects within 18 months.

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