Certification

IPMI announces the transition of its industry-leading CAPP credential to the Parking, Transportation & Mobility Professional™ (PTMP™) credential. This unprecedented transformation continues the IPMI mission to advance the parking, transportation, and mobility profession. The CAPP credential was created and named in 1991 by IPMI’s original predecessor organization, the Institutional and Municipal Parking Congress (IMPC), which eventually became the International Parking Institute (IPI). In 2018, the organization was renamed IPMI to meet the evolving needs of our members; it is in that same spirit of evolution that IPMI has reimagined our credentials. In spring 2024, IPMI completed a Job Analysis Survey. The results illustrated a gap between the knowledge, skills, and abilities that the CAPP role performs and the name of the credential. To better align this vital certification with the evolution of the position, IPMI closed that gap and transformed the credential with the creation of the PTMP certification. With this transition, the PTMP credential becomes the leading credential worldwide for parking, transportation, and mobility. Certification assures stakeholders (employers, regulators, consumers, and the public) that the credentialed professional has demonstrated superior industry-specific knowledge. Currently certified CAPP professionals will have several options for transitioning their credential, and all newly certified professionals will begin receiving the PTMP credential effective immediately. To learn more about the PTMP credential, please visit https://www.parking-mobility.org/capp-certification/. About IPMI The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the world’s largest association of professionals in parking, mobility, and transportation. IPMI works to advance the parking and mobility profession through professional development, certification, research and data collection, advocacy, and community building. With experts worldwide in dozens of specialties, IPMI helps parking, mobility, and transportation function efficiently so people, businesses, and communities can keep moving.

Laura Lierz, CAPP, is the Vice President of Education & Municipal Services at Reimagined Parking. Find out why she earned her CAPP and how it’s impacted her career.

Kevin Guilbault, CAPP, is the Deputy Director of Transportation and Parking Services at Princeton University. Find out why he earned his CAPP and how it’s impacted his career.

Austin, TX — Flash, the leading AI-powered parking technology provider, announced it has achieved HITRUST Certification for its PARCS and Valet solutions, the first and only parking technology provider to earn the distinction. The achievement confirms Flash’s data security practices meet the highest standards trusted by 81 percent of U.S. hospitals and health systems. Flash's HITRUST-certified PARCS and Valet solutions align its security frameworks with those of its healthcare clients and reduce their implementation complexity and risk. The certification also gives assurance to patients, visitors, physicians and staff that their information is safe from the moment they enter the parking facility. “We have a track record of setting new standards in parking," said Flash CEO Dan Sharplin. “Our focus on reimagining the parking experience calls for putting security front and center, within and beyond healthcare. We’re also committed to a great experience for operators and owners, and this certification allows us to carry the technical burden of compliance on their behalf.” Flash PARCS and Valet solutions have earned the trust of the country’s largest medical district and from healthcare systems in major metros nationwide, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New York City, Orange County, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and San Diego. Flash’s industry-leading parking technology has also earned designation as a Level 1 Service Provider by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS), which it has maintained for 11 consecutive years. Its cloud-based platform can process over 500 million transactions yearly in a secure environment that limits the risk of data loss, disruption, or corruption. Operating entirely in the cloud also allows Flash to manage compliance for operators and owners, pushing security updates and routine system checks required by PCI and HITRUST standards over the air, which become operational within minutes. About Flash Flash is a pioneering technology company bringing seamless parking and EV charging experiences to drivers through a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem. Flash’s platform connects reservable parking and charging in the apps drivers use daily with garage, surface lot, event, and valet parking locations—connected and controlled via a cloud-based operating system with unrivaled intelligence. Customer-obsessed brands partner with Flash to deliver digital, easy-to-use, reliable, and increasingly frictionless experiences to drivers eager to pay for a solution that eliminates wasted time, excess emissions, and stress. The solution has arrived. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more.

Meredith Garrett, CAPP, is the Interim Manager at Kent State University. Find out why she earned her CAPP and how it’s impacted her career.

Dennis Delaney, CAPP, is the Assistant Director at the University of Texas, Austin. Find out why he earned his CAPP and how it’s impacted his career.

New Certification Serves as Mark of Excellence Frontline and Enforcement Personnel The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) announces a new micro-credential designed to recognize the acumen and skills of the industry’s enforcement personnel. The Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professional (PECP™) credential is open to all parking and mobility professionals with a minimum of one year of employment in the industry. This credential is ideal for frontline and enforcement personnel and is specifically tailored to the needs of these vital public-facing professionals. The PECP™ micro-credential is a subset of knowledge, skills, and abilities taken from the Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) exam content outline, which centers on best practices and education on enforcement and compliance. Several required courses to achieve the micro-credential are only available as part of the PECP™ curriculum. “Our frontline and enforcement members are among some of the hardest working professionals in our industry,” said IPMI CEO Shawn D. Conrad, CAE. “By creating a micro-credential that focuses on the education and resources they need to elevate their performance, IPMI opens the door for employers to transition these roles from jobs to careers. This micro-credential advances the roles of the frontline and enforcement professionals, and achieving the PECP™ will be a sign of expertise and leadership for its achievers.” Click here for more information on the PECP™ micro-credential and to get started with the program. Any questions or concerns about membership in IPMI can be emailed to certification@parking-mobility.org. About IPMI The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the world’s largest association of professionals in parking, mobility, and transportation. IPMI works to advance the parking and mobility profession through professional development, certification, research and data collection, advocacy, and community building. With experts worldwide in dozens of specialties, IPMI helps parking, mobility, and transportation function efficiently so people, businesses, and communities can keep moving.

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Tavris Parker, CAPP, is the Parking Operations Supervisor for the City of Virginia Beach. Find out why she earned her CAPP and how it’s impacted her career.

Oswaldo Tosado, CAPP, is the Deputy Director for the City of Omaha, Public Works Department. Find out why she earned her CAPP and how it’s impacted her career.