Procedure Writer Certification

Absolute Consulting provides the Procedure Professional Association (PPA) Procedure Writer Certification class.  Minimum requirements for the class, as directed by the PPA, are as follows:

• Use of approved PPA training materials.
• At least 24 hours of classroom instructions.
• One Dynamic Learning Activity (DLA), in addition to the 24 hours of class time, i.e., (write a sample   procedure).
• A closed book exam, using PPA-provided exam questions.
• $100 fee per student (paid to the PPA).

The course consists of the following three modules:

• Human Factors for Procedure Writers (INPO 09-004, Procedure Use and Adherence)
• Procedure Development and Procedure Review (NEI AP-07-001, Procedure Process)
• Writer’s Manual Format and Writing Methods (NEI AP-907-005, Procedure Writer’s Manual)

The fourth module that can be developed is the site specific module for the Writer’s Manual, Procedure Process and Use & Adherence procedure. It is not necessary to have the fourth module to obtain the PPA Procedure Writer Certification.

For the student, this course provides:

• A quality course of instruction developed by a team of industry writers and procedure group supervisors.
• A baseline of understanding on specific writing methods used by our industry and their value to the procedure user.
• A certification that the student has this knowledge that he/she can present to potential employers.

For the utility, this course provides:

• A quality course of instruction developed by a team of industry writers and procedure group supervisors.
• An assurance that each writer has a baseline level of understanding in key aspects of writing and process methods.
• An assurance that any vendors brought in for project support have a similar baseline of knowledge.

For immediate information, please contact Dave Linders at DLinders@AbsoluteConsulting.com.