Credential Levels
The Pet Professional Accreditation Board currently offers three credential levels:
- Canine Training Technician – Accredited (CTT-A)
- Professional Canine Trainer – Accredited (PCT-A)
- Professional Canine Behavior Consultant – Accredited (PCBC-A)
Each credential level consists of
- An application to confirm candidate eligibility
- An online test to assess academic knowledge
- Skill video requirements to assess practical skills
The Professional Behavior Consultant credential requires written case studies in addition to the above. The study guide for each level describes the assessment elements in detail. Study guides are available for download on the application pages for the credential levels (linked in the right sidebar.)
Consumers draw inferences from certifications that a professional has met a specific standard of competency and/or carries a particular body or depth of pertinent knowledge. —Niki Tudge
Guiding Principles and Code of Ethical Conduct
Each credential level requires the applicant to agree to the Pet Professional Guild’s Guiding Principles and Code of Ethical Conduct. Please review these documents before filling out the application.
Download each document by clicking on the pop-out icon in the top-right corner to open it in Google Drive, then click the download icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Google Drive page to save the document to your computer.
Step 1: Choose Your Eligibility Level
Review the eligibility criteria for the three credential levels below to determine the level that best reflects your current experience and status.
Download the document by clicking on the pop-out icon in the top-right corner to open it in Google Drive, then click the download icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Google Drive page to save the document to your computer.
Step 2: Fill Out the Application
Fill out the application for the credential level you chose. During the application process, you will be asked to attest to the minimum criteria for your chosen level and pay a credentialing fee. The fee schedule can be found below.
Step 3: Start Working Toward Your PPAB Credential!
After submitting your application and paying the credentialing fee, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for progressing through your credential gatekeepers. You have six (6) months to complete the requirements for your credential. Congratulations on beginning your PPAB credentialing journey!
