Certification Specialist Bootcamp | 2026 Q1

What is a Level 1 Certified Presentation Specialist™ (CPS) Bootcamps?

Preparatory certification exam bootcamps are optional but highly recommended as a way to get ready for a certification Specialist exam. This fast-paced, instructor-led workshop is designed to help you review the Presentation Industry Professional Standards and prepare effectively for your exam.

Price for Bootcamp

$499 including initial certification exam fee
Presentation Guild Members: $375 (25% discount)

INCLUDED IN BOOTCAMP FEE

  • Exam fee for Certified Presentation Specialist™
  • 10-hours of instructional reviews of the Presentation Industry Professional Standards
  • Access to bootcamp recordings for 2 weeks
  • Live practice test exam walkthrough

The Instructor

Echo Swinford, Microsoft MVP, Owner of Echo’s Voice, co-author of the book Building Presentation Templates

What to expect at the event?

Bootcamps are taught by experienced professionals and are offered multiple times a year for each certification level. They are conducted virtually for one week, Monday-Friday, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET, providing a convenient mid-day schedule.

Event Details

DateMonday, February 9, 2026 – Friday, February 13, 2026
Time8:00am Pacific | 9:00am Mountain | 10:00am Central | 11:00am Eastern | 4:00pm GMT
Length2 hours
LocationVirtual – Zoom
HostPresentation Guild
SpeakersEcho Swinford

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