NPTA Business Management Academy

The NPTA Business Academy

The fall 2026 program will begin on Tuesday, September 8.

The NPTA Business Management Academy is a 10-week digital-first program for both the current & future leaders of the paper distribution channel to master the skills of organizational leadership, people management, and business finance.

Throughout the program, you will have an opportunity to...

Refine your leadership skills
Master people management
Demystify finances
Grow your bottom line

Solo registrants can save $200 with early registration pricing through Friday, May 29. Groups of three (3) or more are eligible to save $300 per person.

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Program Overview

Weeks 1 & 2: Vision, Goals, and Planning Process
Weeks 3 & 4: Coaching Teams and Serving Customers
Weeks 5 and 6: Empowering People and Systems of Management
Weeks 7 and 8: Demystify the Finances: A Two-Part Case Study
Weeks 9 & 10: Apply the Finances: Grow Your Bottom Line

Perks of Participation

Learn at Your Own Pace

Asynchronous eLearning allows you to work at your own pace and around your own schedule.

Interact With Your Peers

On a bi-weekly basis, you'll have a chance to connect with industry experts to ask questions and discuss the course curriculum.

Collect New Credentials

Following the 10-week-long program, you will receive a digital badge and certificate of completion.