OPC America

OPC America is the developer of training and certification programs for the firearms, optics, archery and outdoor recreation industry. These programs were developed to ensure the highest quality certification standards.

The Certified Firearms Industry Specialist (CFIS); Certified Optics Industry Specialist (COIS); Certified Archery Industry Specialist (CAIS) and Certified Recreation Industry Specialist (CRIS) programs were created to develop a set of professional standards recognized as the acceptable qualifications for individuals working in the outdoors industry and who wish to be certified.

These programs are a continuing education style program where participants are provided with information relevant to the specific manufacturers and then tested on their knowledge. Each module covers the industry participant’s current line of products available through retail outlets. Modules will cover basic, intermediate and in-depth knowledge of the product line and manufacturer. Successfully passing the module tests will allow the individual to earn certification in that manufacturer’s products.

As a Certified Firearms Industry Specialist; Certified Optics Industry Specialist; Certified Archery Industry Specialist or Certified Recreational Industry Specialist, you will now have the industry-wide accepted credentials to demonstrate your product knowledge. When applying for positions, your certification will prove that you have the knowledge in specific manufacturers’ products.

As a manufacturer, distributor or retailer, you can now search for specific certifications in the hiring process and ask for applicants certifications before hiring them. You will also be able to promote that you have certified industry specialists on-staff.