Will You be the Next One to Earn an ACE Designation?

The card manufacturing and personalization/fulfillment industry is highly competitive, but obtaining an Advanced Card Education (ACE) designation will distinguish you from the rest. These credentials are given to individuals who possess comprehensive industry knowledge and pass a challenging exam. As the need for experts increases, ongoing training and expertise are essential for both individuals and companies to maintain a competitive edge.

The ACE-M designation evaluates the skills and knowledge of card manufacturing professionals and is comprised of eight key sections: PVC/Plastics, Inks, Adhesives, Printing, Collation, Lamination, Die-cutting and Standards/Testing.

The ACE-P designation evaluates the skills and knowledge of card personalization and fulfillment professionals in eight major categories: Printing and Barcodes, Magnetic Stripe Encoding, Embossing, Laser Engraving, Smart Card Encoding, Financial Transaction Card Data, Fulfillment, Standards/Testing.

The ACE-A designation evaluates the skills and knowledge of advanced card technologies in advanced materials and card construction, card technologies, security technologies, and environmental initiatives.