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"I'm New to Promo"
Promo Industry Essentials
All About the Print Market
Fundamentals of ESP+
Sales Strategies
Marketing Tactics
AI Best Practices
Creating a Frictionless Client Experience
This course delves into how you can make transactions easy for your buyers by understanding the emotional drivers behind purchasing decisions and removing common barriers along the way. You'll discover how clear communication, simplified choices and proactive handling of resistance points can dramatically improve customer satisfaction and loyalty – and learn practical strategies to reduce friction at every stage of the sales process and strengthen long‑term client relationships.
Print on Demand 101: What It Is & How It Drives More Sales
Print on demand (POD) lets you sell exactly the merch your customers need, when they need it – eliminating inventory risk, reducing manual back‑and‑forth and automating the path from online order to end-user. This course will explain the POD workflow and decoration options, clear up common myths and share best practices for pricing, partner selection, setup and testing. You’ll also see common use cases – from company stores and limited drops to team orders and quick sampling – and a simple playbook for scaling from single pieces to larger runs with less waste and more profit.
Demonstrate your industry expertise with the Bachelor or Master of Advertising Specialty Information certification.
Ready to take the BASI or MASI exam?
Questions on both exams are based on industry experience and content in the ASI Learning Network. To request the BASI or MASI exam, you must:
Please note: You must pass the BASI exam before requesting the MASI exam. If you're not an ASI member, click here for information about joining ASI.
BASI
BASI certification shows you possess the fundamental knowledge you need to profitably navigate the promotional products marketplace.
MASI
MASI certification recognizes you as a true industry expert, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, knowledge and experience.

Invest In Yourself. Impact Your Life.
In such a competitive market, advertising specialty distributors, suppliers and decorators need the skills to out-think, out-perform and out-service the competition. That's why ASI's Certification Program is such a great investment in yourself and your career.
BASI (Bachelor of Advertising Specialty Information)
With your BASI certification, you become part of a special group of marketing professionals who are recognized for their achievements. When you achieve your certification, you'll enjoy these exclusive benefits:
BASI Program Fees
It's free for ASI members to become BASI- or MASI-certified. ASI, which invests over $1 million annually to educate its members, covers the entire cost.

Invest In Yourself. Impact Your Life.
In such a competitive market, advertising specialty distributors, suppliers and decorators need the skills to out-think, out-perform and out-service the competition. That's why ASI's Certification Program is such a great investment in yourself and your career.
MASI (Master of Advertising Specialty Information)
With your MASI certification, you are recognized as a true industry expert who has cultivated profitable and collaborative relationships with distributors and suppliers. When you achieve your certification, you'll enjoy these exclusive benefits:
MASI Program Fees
It's free for ASI members to become BASI- or MASI-certified. ASI, which invests over $1 million annually to educate its members, covers the entire cost.
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