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Frequently Asked Questions_______________________________________________________________________________________Have you seen the CAPP ad in The Parking Professional and wondered what it’s all about? Is someone inyour organization a CAPP? Maybe you’re aware that CAPP is the certification program developed in conjunctionwith the University of Virginia but you’re not sure what it entails? Have you requested the CAPP applicationpacket from the website but you still have questions after reviewing it? Or, maybe you’re in the processof completing your application and there are some loose ends before you submit? This is the list of themost frequently asked questions about the program to assist you in everything from getting your applicationcompleted, submitted and accepted through what steps you need to take to sit for your exam.If you still have questions after reading the information below, please contact Lauri Chudoba at 540.371.7535x24 or chudoba@parking.org.What is the CAPP Program?The Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) Program is designed to provide continuous informationand training to parking and transportation professionals, increase the body of knowledge andestablish a benchmark of excellence for the industry, and provide a means by which parking andtransportation professionals may demonstrate their proficiency and be recognized by their peers.It is a process of submitting your application, having the Review Committee decision the amount ofpoints you will begin the program with (a minimum of 18 points) and then beginning to attend the requiredcourses: two (2) five-day conference sessions (parking specific and management) worth 20points each and three (3) two-day seminars (design maintenance, media and enforcement) offeredevery February and October (all worth 15 points each). Once you have accumulated 100 points, youmay sit for the exam.Once you have passed the exam, you will earn the CAPP designation and then maintain your threeyearcertification with minimum requirements and point accumulation.What is IPI?The International Parking Institute (IPI) is a non-profit member organization for professionals whomaintain any aspect of parking and transportation. The IPI provides leadership, information and educationwhile leading and connecting professionals in a dynamic multi-modal world. You can learn moreinformation by visiting us at www.parking.org and clicking on “About Us” and then “Who Are We?”Membership information can be found from our homepage by clicking on “Membership Center” andthen “Benefits of Membership.” Or, you can click “Join Now” and complete the online form.IPI hosts the largest international parking conference and exposition each year featuring educationalsessions pertaining to current parking trends and issues. The exposition is the largest in the world featuringmore than 120 exhibiting companies from manufacturers and operators to consultants and planners.For information about our upcoming conference, please visit www.parking.org/conference.IPI publishes the monthly magazine, The Parking Professional, provides on-site training for front-linestaff, keeps you up-to-date with upcoming events on our parking calendar, and hosts an awards programfor newly-built and/or renovated parking garages as well as the annual Professional RecognitionAwards for excellence in our employees. We also provide networking with your local State & RegionalAllied Associations, as well as having several publications pertaining to the parking and transit industryfor sale.It is not required that you be a member of IPI in order to progress through the CAPP Program butthere are member and non-member fees associated with each CAPP event which could save you/your organization significant funds in the long run with membership benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions_______________________________________________________________________________________How do I get a CAPP application?CAPP applications can be downloaded by clicking the link “Download CAPP Forms” at the bottom ofany of the CAPP pages. You can also request that a complete informational packet be mailed to youby completing the form on the page “Request CAPP Info” at the bottom of the page.What do I do once I receive the application?Complete the entire Personal Data Form (PDF) with your information. Be sure to include a copy ofyour degree, current job description, copies of any awards or recognition you may have received aswell as copies of badges or paid invoices from any IPI (or non-IPI) seminars or conferences you haveattended in the last five (5) years. It would be helpful to include the handouts from any presentationsthat you may have given or copies of any articles you may have had published. Don’t forget to sign theapplication on the last page and keep a copy of your submitted application for your records. Submitone (1) original hard copy document via USPS mail or, send the whole application electronically(along with your non-refundable application fee) to Lauri Chudoba at chudoba@parking.org. For mailingvia USPS, please send to:Committee on Professional Certificationc/o International Parking InstituteP.O. Box 7167Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7167What happens once my application is received by IPI?When your application is received by IPI it is reviewed to determine if all necessary documentationhas been included and if you have a minimum of 18 points to be considered to begin the program. It isthen sent to the Application Review Committee for final decision.What if I’m not accepted into the program?If you are denied acceptance into the program at this time, you will be notified via written correspondenceas to the reason(s) and the appropriate course of action in order to become accepted at a laterdate. Your application fee will not be refunded, however, if you choose to resubmit your application ata later time, you will not be charged the application fee again.How can I get a refund if I’m denied acceptance at this time?All CAPP applications are subject to a non-refundable application fee and are non-transferrable.How will I know if I’ve been accepted into the program?Approximately two (2) weeks after your application has been received, a letter will be mailed to you viaUnited States Postal Service informing you if you’ve been accepted into the program and the amountof points the Committee has determined that you will begin the program with. From that time untilyou’ve passed your exam, you will be referred to as a “candidate.”How does the program work? How long does it take to obtain certification?Candidates are given five (5) years to complete the CAPP Program though many can complete the curriculumin as little as two (2) years, depending on the amount of points with which you begin the program and ifthe courses are taken in succession when offered.
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