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The Professional Standards Program (PSP) is a voluntary program established by the National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP) to encourage educational professionals to enhance their professional competencies.
The continuing education of educational office professionals is essential in coping with rapidly changing conditions in the profession as well as advancing your career at USM. The PSP program allows AOP members to take progressive steps toward their desired professional goals by earning one or more of the following PSP certificates:
- Basic
- Associate Professional
- Advanced I
- Advanced II
- Advanced III
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
- Doctoral Degree
Each certificate is based on requirements in education, experience, and professional
activity. The Distinction of Certified Educational Office Employee (CEOE) or Certified
Educational Support Employee (CESE) may be earned after completing Advanced III or
higher certification.
These certificates are accepted for the University’s education enhancement policy per Section 5.9 of the Employee Handbook.
Ready to transform your professional journey with world-class credentials that employers recognize and reward? Our curated Staff Development landing page showcases certificate programs and courses that are especially relevant for our USM staff. For active members of AOP, every course on our landing page counts toward your Professional Standards Program hours with the National Association of Educational Office Professionals!
Learn more here.
How do I sign up for Coursera?
- www.usm.edu/provost/coursera.php
Click here to learn more about PSP Certificates.
Click here to learn more about the PSP Curriculum Core.
Contact Cory%20Williams for more information on the PSP program.
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Congratulations to our members who earned a PSP certificate and were recognized at the 2024 NAEOP Annual Conference:
Dr. Joyce Powell, CEOE, Associate Degree Certificate
Cindy Walker, CEOE, Advanced III Certificate
Geneal Washam, Basic Certificate
Cory Williams, CEOE, Master Degree Certificate
