The Certified Professional Secretary® (CPS) and the Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP) ratings are the industry marks of excellence. Perhaps more than any other distinction, they indicate to employers and colleagues the desire to succeed in your career. In addition to enhancing your marketability for potential career opportunities and advancement, by attaining Certification you will also experience:

·Pride in accomplishment

·Increased self-esteem
·Greater respect from employees
  and colleagues
·Confidence to assume greater 
  responsibilities

To achieve CPS / CAP Certification individuals must successfully complete extensive examinations covering all aspects of the profession.  The CPS Examination is a one day three-part exam which includes

·Office Technology

·Office Systems

·Administrative Management

The CAP Examination has an additional one-part exam covering

·Advanced Organizational  Management. 

Candidates may choose to obtain either the CPS Certification or the CAP Certification. CPS holders may choose to complete the section on Advanced Organizational Management at a later date, thus obtaining both a CPS and CAP distinction.  A Certification Review Guide, application forms, and information about what to expect and how to prepare for the exam can be found on the IAAP Headquarters website.

More Benefits of Certification:

•Improve your professional qualifications
•Increase your skills and knowledge
•Earn a higher salary
•Raise your professional self-esteem
•Obtain college credit

Why wait?  Do something for yourself and your career today.  Get certified!

Exam Dates

Application Deadline Dates

May 6-7, 2011

February 15, 2011

November 4-5, 2011    

August 15, 2011