Pre-Certification Course
Complete the required 12 credit hours of training to qualify for the Georgia Certified Process Server exam. Accredited by GA JC/AOC, fully online, at your own pace.
Course Overview
The Pre-Certification Course provides the required 12 credit hours of training needed to qualify for the Georgia Certified Process Server exam. Accredited by the Georgia Judicial Council / Administrative Office of the Courts (GA JC/AOC), this comprehensive course covers Georgia statutes, types of service, proper documentation, ethics, court procedures, and exam preparation. Study at your own pace, from any device, with direct professor support when you need it.
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive study of OCGA 9-11-4, 9-11-4.1, and related statutes governing service of process in Georgia.
Personal service, substitute service, service by tacking, service by publication, and when each method is appropriate.
How to complete affidavits of service, returns of service, and other required documentation accurately.
Professional ethics, legal boundaries, prohibited conduct, and your responsibilities as a certified process server.
Understanding court systems, e-filing procedures (Odyssey, PeachCourt, nCourt), and proper filing protocols.
Review sessions, practice questions, and study strategies to prepare you for the state certification exam.
What's Included
- Self-paced online learning — study on your schedule
- Direct professor support via email and phone
- Unlimited access to review all course material
- Certificate of Completion emailed upon finishing
- Practice exam with answer explanations
- All study materials and statute references included
- No hidden fees, no membership costs
Student Reviews
“AcademyGPPS made the certification process straightforward and stress-free. The self-paced format let me study around my full-time job, and the professor was always available when I had questions.”
“Best investment I've made in my career. The course material was thorough and well-organized. I passed the state exam on my first try thanks to the practice exams and study materials.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-certification (12 credit hours, $180) is for new process servers who have not yet been certified. Continuing education (5 credit hours, $75) is for already-certified servers who need to maintain their active certification status.
Yes. AcademyGPPS courses are accredited by the Georgia Judicial Council / Administrative Office of the Courts (GA JC/AOC), the governing body for process server certification in Georgia.
Yes. All courses are fully online and accessible from any device with an internet connection — computer, tablet, or smartphone.
No. The state exam registration fee ($250) is paid directly to the GA JC/AOC. Our course prepares you for the exam and provides your Certificate of Completion, which is required to register.
12 Credit Hours
- Self-paced online learning
- Direct professor support
- Unlimited review until you pass
- Certificate of Completion
- Practice exam access
- Study materials included
The state certification exam ($250) is separate and paid directly to GA JC/AOC after completing the course.