
Technicians, What’s Your Next Move?
Your Tech Trek is waiting. Pave your own path!

tech trek noun
[‘tek- ‘trek]
:a personalized journey of professional development taken by a pharmacy technician that is designed to achieve their career goals.
Your opportunities for professional development are endless, and you can build your own path that fits your strengths. Pick a certificate that interests you, demonstrate your mastery, and move ahead. You’ll gain a career boost and get closer to achieving the Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician™ (CPhT-Adv™) credential!
Take the First Leap on Your Tech Trek
Begin your Tech Trek by earning PTCB Credentials
“The certificates provided by PTCB have not only helped me demonstrate my knowledge in certain aspects of pharmacy, but they have also encouraged me to branch out and expand my skill set. I was fortunate to have an employer that provided financial assistance to obtain my certificates—and invested in not only me as an employee but in my future as well.”
– Mika Stilwell, CPhT-Adv, CSPT
Ready to Level Up?
Earn the CPhT-Adv Credential
Establish yourself as an experienced pharmacy technician by earning your Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician™ (CPhT-Adv™) credential. CPhTs who earn the CPhT-Adv Certification are recognized for their expertise and experience, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to advancing medication safety.

Route One:
- Hold an active CPhT Certification
- Have at least three years of work experience as a pharmacy technician within the past eight years
- Earn at least four PTCB Assessment-Based Certificates

Route Two:
- Hold an active CPhT Certification
- Have at least three years of work experience as a pharmacy technician within the past eight years
- Earn at least three PTCB Assessment-Based Certificates & the CSPT Certification

Share your story to inspire others
Where has your Tech Trek taken you? Tell us about your journey—the successes, challenges, surprises—to help other pharmacy technicians forge their own path forward.
Become a Tech Trek Navigator