For those of you who participated in the Nov 2018 STIPS Certification alpha testing (and passed), I have happy news from Mia Stephens... Passing the alpha test completes your official certification!
I did things backwards-- took the alpha test, then completed all of the modules. And I'm glad I did-- there were several things in the modules that helped to sharpen my saw.
Still, finding out that I didn't have to retake the exam was an early Christmas present.
Hope this applies to several of you too!
Jerry