The Southern Ohio PGA is offering its professionals a unique opportunity to complete the course work required for Certification in General Management in a dynamic group learning environment. Over 2 intensive days, we will work through the required courses in the General Management CPP at NCR Country Club.

What’s covered: The two-day (16 hour) program will cover all courses within the career path except the Revenue Management and Simulation course work in a workshop setting.

Cost:
• $70 - Section fee
• $350 - One-year library subscription (must be purchased separately through PGA.org)
• $100 - Project fee (Paid to the PGA of America at the time of project submission)

Pre-requisite: Purchase the Certification course library. No course work is required to be complete prior to attending.

Steps:
• Register via BlueGolf ($70)
• Purchase one-year library subscription through PGA.org ($350)
• Attend Sweet-16 workshop
• Complete five (5) Revenue Management Courses*
• Complete two (2) Simulations of your choice *
• PGA Members in good standing may complete the Project ($100) and earn Certification.

*Attendees may elect to complete the Revenue Management and Simulation courses either before or after attending the workshop.

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The PGA’s Certified Professional Program (CPP) is an online, career-enhancing educational curriculum that supports the goals of PGA members who are committed to continuously improving their business and teaching skills to meet the increasing demands of the golf industry. This online approach ensures “on-demand” access when your schedule permits, while reducing time and travel costs associated with traditional classes.
 
The program offers four certifications:
• General Management
• Golf Operations
• Teaching & Coaching
• Player Development
that follow the seven defined career paths (Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching, General Management, Executive Management, Retail, Ownership/Leasing and Player Development) of a PGA Professional.
Requirements of the Certified Professional Program include:
• Select your career path.
• Complete all assigned reading and course work. The courses to complete will be listed once a career path is selected.
• Complete a project that summarizes the impact and enhanced performance gained on the job as a result of your training and development in the certification of your choice.
• All PGA members will be able to complete the Certified Program, except for class F members. Class F members may purchase the CPP library and complete courses, but cannot become Certified until after transfer out of Class F.

Once Certification is achieved, members are encouraged to continue their education in the Master Professional Program. This program is The PGA of America’s highest designation, and is comprised of an extensive project based on the specific certification previously acquired. PGA Professionals must have eight years of PGA membership to achieve PGA Master Professional status.

For additional questions regarding the Certified Professional Program, please contact the PGA’s Education Department at 866.866.3382 option 6 or via e-mail at: PGACPP2Mentor@pgahq.com .