Land O'Lakes, FL – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced the launch of the Master's Electronic Document Professional program (M-EDP). The new professional designation is designed to recognize industry experts who have dedicated their careers to the industry and have gone above and beyond Xplor's EDP certification program.

The Master EDP Program is open to existing EDP's, who are active in the industry, have been recertified at least once and have spent a minimum of 15 years in the industry or have accumulated 300 recertification credits in 10 years. On successful completion of the requirements, M-EDP's will receive a certificate and plaque at Xplor's Global Conference and Vendor Forum, as well as recognition on Xplor's website and publications.

The new M-EDP certification is part of Xplor's EDP certification program which has been an industry symbol for professional proficiency, experience and commitment since its inception in 1991. EDP professionals promote and enhance the industry through continuing individual education, knowledge sharing and mentoring others in the certification process. To date, over 500 EDPs have been certified worldwide, with numbers increasing every year. For more information on the certification programs, please visit: http://www.xplor.org/edp.