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The extensive educational program supports the needs of everyone, from newcomers to proven industry veterans, with sales, marketing, social media, business-building and technology courses offered online and in person at\u00a0<a title=\"ASI shows and events schedule\" href=\"http:\/\/www.asishow.com\/\">ASI shows and events<\/a>, presented by experts in their field.<\/p>\n<p>The ASI Certification Program offers two certification levels: BASI\u2122\u00a0(Bachelor of Advertising Specialty Information) and MASI\u2122\u00a0(Master of Advertising Specialty Information).<\/p>\n<p>The latest BASI graduates are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tanesha Anderson, Blue Ocean Press, (asi\/522819)<\/li>\n<li>Cristina Blocher, Printer\u2019s Bloc, (asi\/394721)<\/li>\n<li>Catherine Caprino, Positive Promotions, (asi\/297370)<\/li>\n<li>Chris Columbus, MOS Systems, (asi\/277476)<\/li>\n<li>Belinda Duhaney, Signs North Coast, (asi\/590001)<\/li>\n<li>Chris Flynn, Fields Manufacturing, (asi\/54100)<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Hurley, Admiral Express, (asi\/548340)<\/li>\n<li>Ryan Lester, Showdown Displays, (asi\/87188)<\/li>\n<li>Karen Mendes, American Solutions For Business, (asi\/120075)<\/li>\n<li>Eugene Neal, Positive Promotions, (asi\/297370)<\/li>\n<li>Colleen Retana, Jack Nadel International, (asi\/279600)<\/li>\n<li>Daniel Roh, Direct Promotionals, (asi\/181147)<\/li>\n<li>Alexis V. 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