Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialist (CTS)
Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialist (CTS), and those who aspire to that designation,
represent the individuals who set the tone for a profession by striving for excellence, and
by being guided, certainly, by business sense and legal principles, but more importantly,
by a recognition that true success only comes to one who conducts himself in accordance
with the highest ethical principles and standards.
This NAPS certification trains a recruiter to be knowledgeable about the federal laws
affecting the temporary staffing industry and the work of professional personnel consultants
in the United States — knowledge of which is essential for those engaged in this important
work. The CTS examination addresses legal information relevant to practice of temporary
staffing industry firms and the professional personnel consultants that function within
those firms. The examination also addresses the NAPS professional and ethical standards
and the certification program rules.
Those obtaining this credential will learn about the myriad of laws and regulations which
will affect them in their profession. Those who have not yet obtained this credential, we
are hoping that through this course-work, one might find this to be a readable and useful
guide in their day to day activities. Most importantly, perhaps, we hope that the presentation
and discussion of the legal issues facing personnel consultants will inspire those who
have not yet obtained the designation to seek to learn more about why so many of their
peers have determined that the symbol of the professional excellence represented by the
Certified Personnel Consultant designation is so worthwhile to strive for and attain.
Credentialing Eligibility
In recent months, the NAPS has made many changes to the certification eligibility
requirements. It is the intent of the NAPS to first educate individuals in this profession
so that they may best serve their customers, whether that customer is the client company
hiring official, candidate, or even fellow recruiters. The CTS examination is available
at any time. However, it is strongly suggested that the individual first obtain the study
materials and become familiar with the content. Individuals seeking NAPS certification
must first meet certain certification eligibility requirements:
- CTS candidates should be experienced in temporary staffing. Position experience
includes: owner, partner, manager or staffing professional working full time in a
temporary service business.
- Candidates must agree to uphold the National Association of Personnel Services
(NAPS) Standards of Ethical Practices and certification program rules.
How To Obtain This Credential
There are three ways in which a candidate may obtain this credential.
1. On-line Examination
In this venue, the candidate must first set up an account,
purchase the exam(s) they are interested in taking. The candidate will receive a study
manual and may elect to take the online exam whenever they feel that they are ready by
simply logging back on and starting the exam. If you are interested in the on-line exam,
please click here.
2. Certification Immersion Class (CIC)
This venue is a much more traditional venue and
will allow the candidate to sit for a day of intensive study with the authors of the manual
and the test. The day will end with a traditional examination taken manually by the
candidate and scored by our authors. If you are interested in the available CIC classes
on our schedule, please click here.
3. Electronic Certification Immersion Class (eCIC)
Get trained and certified now right from the comfort of your home or office with NAPS new eCIC program!
This is a FREE supplemental class taught by Robert P. Style, Esq. and Frank Burtnett, Ed.D. Bob and Frank
will emphasize the “critical knowledge points” needed in preparation for the CPC and CTS examinations.
After you sign-up for an online exam, the direct eCIC
link will be emailed to you.
How To Keep This Credential
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor
and attended to with diligence.
~ Abigail Adams
The Life-Long Strategy
NAPS certification is an earned privilege — one that will continue to set you apart from
thousands of other staffing professionals across the country. To maintain your certification,
you must participate in our mandatory continuing education compliance program. It keeps
your knowledge current on the most vital employment laws and practices which affect
your candidates and clients each day. Like so many other professional designations in
business this program fits within our life-long learning strategy. We like to think of
it as an opportunity to expand your mind and your value.
Continuing Education FAQS
Ways to Meet Requirements
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