Mailpiece Quality Control (MQC) was a former study program and certification from the USPS. For those companies who desire that their employees learn more about mailpiece design, proper addressing, bar-coding requirements, and other Postal Service regulations. Ninety-five (95%) of all of our staff have remained MQC certified.

Recently the USPS has introduced a new certification called Mailpiece Design Professional (MDP). OMG is in process of implementing this certification amongst all Team Members. The Mailpiece Design Professional (MDP) program offers two curriculum alternatives that teach mailing industry personnel how to design mail to enhance its compatibility with U.S. Postal Service® automated equipment. It also coaches mailers on how to achieve lower postage prices through automation. USPS MDP certification is available upon successful completion of course assessment.

The following subject areas are offered in the online MDP curriculum:

Content & Characteristics

·        Mailability

·        Processing Categories

·        Classes of Mail

Machinable/Nonmachinable Criteria

·        Machinable Eligibility

·        Nonmachinable Letters and Nonletters

·        Nonmachinable Pricing

Miscellaneous

·        Customized MarketMail® Service

·        Official Election Mail logos

·        Repositionable Notes

·        Imitation Stamps and Markings

·        Reusable Mailpieces

·        Certification of Privately Printed Labels

Basic Addressing

·        Standardized Addressing

·        International Addressing

·        Alternative Addressing Formats

·        Address Information Systems (AIS) Products

Forwarding and Related Services

·        Ancillary Service Endorsements (ASE)

·        Move Update

Barcoding Formats and Print Specifications

·        Intelligent Mail barcodes

·        Mailer Identification Numbers

·        POSTNET Barcodes

·        Elements of a Delivery Point Barcode

·        PLANET® Barcodes

·        Parcel Barcodes

Designing Automation Mail

·        Automation Letters

·        Letter-Size Mailpiece Construction

·        Tabbing

·        Requirements for Automation Flats

·        Polywrap

Designing Reply Mail 

·        Business Reply Mail® Service  

·        Courtesy Reply Mail™ Service

·        Meter Reply Mail

·        Merchandise Return Service

In addition, the Mail Systems Management Association (MSMA)  offers a new Mailpiece Design Consultant (MDC) certification that OMG was invited to help pilot – our staff is currently in process of obtaining this certification as well.