PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ--(Marketwire - October 18, 2010) - The Smart Card Alliance, as part of its Leadership, Education and Advancement Program (LEAP), today announced that its first international Certified Smart Card Industry Professional (CSCIP) preparation course and exam will be held this year at the CARTES & IDentification event in Paris, France. The certification training course and exam will take place at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center on December 6th and December 9th, respectively.