Career Details

Master Alteration Specialist

Description

The Master Alteration Specialist Certification Program is a performance based program that was developed by the Master Sewing and Design Professionals' (MSDP) Certification Board. It is based on the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals' (ASDP) Standards of Quality and is open to anyone.

Certifying Organization

Association of Sewing and Design Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Master Sewing and Design Professional

Certifying Organization

Association of Sewing and Design Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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