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Mail Design Professional

Description:

The Mail Design Professional (MDP) course provides in-depth training on postal standards related to designing letter and flat mail to facilitate processing on high speed automation equipment while maximizing cost effectiveness and reducing processing delays. This course is available below and may be accessed at any time. There is no charge to take the course. However, in order to be certified, the student must complete the MDP examination and pass at 80% or higher accuracy.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • Course participants will learn to properly design various types of mail.
  • Course participants will learn how to design their mail to enhance its compatibility with USPS automation equipment while maximizing cost effectiveness.
  • Course participants learn elements of design that will increase the market value and deliverability of mail pieces.

Target Audience:

External customers who wish to enhance their professionalism and maximize their proficiency in designing letter-size and flat-size mail to meet USPS standards.

Course Completion Requirements:

Complete course exam at 80% or higher accuracy.

Pre-requisites:

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

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Contact:

If you have questions or feedback, please contact us at: FZ38C0@usps.gov