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Professional Development Programs

51Âé¶¹ Professional Development Programs focus on professionals throughout all phases of their career to ensure there is a steady pipeline of talent to lead ports in the future.

Are you interested in advancing your career and looking for an industry recognized certification or annual credential to pursue? Look no further than 51Âé¶¹’s annual Port Professional Associate (PPA®) and Port Professional Executive (PPX®) Credential programs and the Port Professional Manager (PPM®) Certification program. 51Âé¶¹ offers three professional development pathways through the annual Port Professional Associate (PPA) and Port Professional Executive (PPX) Credential programs and the Port Professional Manager (PPM) Certification program.

The application period for the PPM Gamma Cohort is NOW OPEN.

If you are interested in becoming a PPX, send an email to Shannon McLeod.

For more information about 51Âé¶¹’s professional development programs, reach out to Julie Barelas at jbarelas@aapa-ports.org or (571) 839-6830.