Certification

The Certified Administrative Professional® rating is the industry recognized standards of proficiency.

If you're looking for ways to help you get ahead in the workplace, getting certified can help. You'll improve your professional qualifications, increase your skills and knowledge and raise your self-esteem by taking and passing the exams. You may also obtain college credit and, according the latest survey from OfficeTeam, get up to a 7 percent increase in salary.

The CAP exam is based on the premise that an administrative professional should have basic knowledge of office systems, technology, office administration, and management, and know how to apply the principles of good human relations and communications. Some of the examinations are based on knowledge acquired by the office professional through formal education and informal reading. Employers also expect their admin to be thoroughly familiar with current techniques in office practice and procedures and aware of developments in office systems and technology.

Certification Exam Dates


  Certified Administrative Professional®
(CAP)

 
 

May 5, 2012
November 3, 2012

Why Become Certified?

IAAP encourages members to attain the ratings for the Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP). The ratings is industry-recognized and marks of excellence.
These professional certifications will augment your resume' as well as enhance your career.

Commitment
Attaining certification demonstrates to your employer and yourself that you are committed as a professional.

Career Advancement
Certification provides you with a competitive edge for hiring and promotion.

Professional Confidence
Passing the CAP exam proves you have valuable knowledge in the business topics covered.

Salary
An IAAP Membership Profile Study shows that CAP holders earn an average of $2,228 more per year than other administrative professionals who do not have certification.

College Credit
Many colleges and universities offer course credit after studying for and passing the CAP examination.

How Do I Attain the CAP Rating?

To attain the CAP rating, an administrative professional must meet certain education and work experience requirements. They must also pass a four-part examination.
The CAP examination consists of the following:
Part 1 - Office Systems and Technology
Part 2 - Office Administration
Part 3 - Management
Part 4 - Organizational Management

 

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Certification Application

  

How Do I Prepare for the Exams?

The Certification Review Guide is available from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP®) to help you prepare for the exams. The review guide contains the examination outline, bibliography, sample questions and other tips. Review materials can also be purchased from Pearson Education directly or through IAAP® with a members-only discount. Formal college courses in each of the topics can be helpful. When review courses are not scheduled, Chapter members often form informal study groups.



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Certification Review Guide

  


Future Exam Dates and Deadlines

The Certification exams are administered on the first consecutive Friday & Saturday every May & November.


Exam Dates

   

Exam
Application Deadline  

 May 5, 2012
November 3, 2012

         

February 15, 2012
August 15, 2012
 
Please go to the IAAP Home Page and look under Certification for more information.

Recertification

Congratulations on successfully attaining the prestigious CAP designation! Professional development doesn't end with this achievement. A total of 60 points is necessary to maintain an active professional certification with recertification every five (5) years. Links have been provided to assist in tracking your progress. The following brochure will provide you with a helpful Q&A, eligible categories to acquire these essential points as well as the recertification application.

 

 		                 

Sample Recertification Tracking Sheet

 



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Recertification Brochure

  


What Counts and What Doesn't? (PDF)



For more information regarding certification programs,
e-mail Certification Chairperson, Renee Ferritto, CAP-OM.





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