What Certification Preparation and Certificate Programs Does ACCP Offer?

ACCP offers two distinct education tracks: specialty certification exam preparation and recertification for pharmacists pursuing board certification, and a set of professional certificate programs covering areas such as mental health pharmacotherapy, billing and contracting for outpatient clinical pharmacy services, clinical service implementation, international practice, oncology genomics, and precision medicine/pharmacogenomics. Both tracks sit under the Education & Meetings section of accp.com. The right choice depends on whether your goal is passing a board exam or building a specific practice skill.

Specialty Certification Exam Preparation and Recertification

This track is for clinical pharmacists preparing for a Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) exam or maintaining an existing certification. ACCP's site lists it as a standalone offering alongside its certificate programs, and the organization also publishes a Board Certification FAQ under Career Advancement, which is the place to check eligibility rules and exam logistics before enrolling in prep materials.

What to expect:

• Preparation materials are designed around the content of a specific specialty exam, so you select based on the credential you are pursuing.
• Recertification is a separate offering for pharmacists already certified who need to earn continuing education credit toward renewal.

Before you commit: Confirm your exam eligibility and recertification requirements directly with BPS and your specialty board, since ACCP's prep resources support the exam but do not set the rules. The Board Certification FAQ on accp.com is the fastest starting point for those questions.

Professional Certificate Programs

ACCP's certificate programs are short, focused courses for pharmacists who want applied skills in a defined practice area. The programs named on the site are:

These are professional development certificates, not board certifications. Completing one does not confer a BPS credential; it signals applied training in that topic. If your employer or state requires a specific credential, verify that the certificate meets that requirement before enrolling.

How to Choose Between the Two

Use this decision rule:

• You have a board exam date or a recertification deadline → start with Specialty Certification Examination Preparation or Specialty Recertification, and read the Board Certification FAQ first.
• You need a specific practice skill (for example, setting up an outpatient clinical service with proper billing, or interpreting pharmacogenomic results) → choose the matching certificate program.
• You are a student or postgraduate trainee exploring career paths → the Career Advancement section, including the Directory of Residencies, Fellowships & Graduate Programs and Career Pathways, is more relevant than either track until you have a defined exam or skill goal.

Practical Next Steps

1. Go to accp.com and open Education & Meetings to see the full current list of offerings and any scheduled dates.
2. For exam-related questions, read the Board Certification FAQ under Career Advancement before purchasing prep materials.
3. Check the Calendar on the homepage for upcoming program dates and registration windows.
4. Confirm cost, format, and CE credit details on each program's page — the site's public pages do not list pricing, and some resources may require an ACCP account.

Common sticking point: the site distinguishes between free account creation and member benefits. Creating an account is described as free, but that does not mean every program or resource is included — check each offering individually rather than assuming access.