South Eastern Wisconsin Photographers Association is affiliated with the Professional Photographers of America. PPA offers, among many things, Degree Programs that are start with “certification” in the profession of Photography. To be “certified” means that you’ve reached a certain level, hold to a certain standard, possess a certain standard of photographic skill, talent and knowledge — which is recognized by all affiliate levels of PPA, and exhibits a level of professionalism to your peers and your clients. Go to PPA.com for more information on what “PPA Certification” means, and how to go about getting it.