This area is being developed to Promote IAAP Certification.
KNOWLEDGE KNOOK
In order to bring educational/certification knowledge to the KCK Sunflower Chapter, I am introducing Kim's Knowledge Knook to our website. I hope that it will test everyone’s knowledge of general office topics and also help others prepare for test day. Someone once told me that certification seperates out the “Best of the Best”. If this is true, then I hope that more KCK members will strive for this excellence. The CAP (Certified Administrataive Professional Rating) and the OM (Organizational Managment) test cover topics that admins deal with daily. The Benefits of certification include:
- Improving your professional qualifications
- Increasing your skills & knowledge
- Earning a higher salary
- Raising your professional self-esteem, and
- Possible College Credit.
I hope you will take some time to review the below materials.
Thanks-Kimberley Smoots, CAP-OM
Basic Information out CAP and CAP-OM Certification Testing
The CAP Examination is administered the first Saturday of May and November; it primarily focuses on testing the candidates’ knowledge of a single concept in a single question. Examination questions in the first three parts appear in the multiple-choice format (one best response). The examinations are designed to test the following areas;
- Communication
- Organization and Planning
- Information Distribution
- Records Management
- Physical and Informational Resources
- Document Production
- Financial Functions, and
- Human Resources.
Cost of the exam: IAAP members pay $200 and Nonmembers pay $300.
To attain the CAP rating, an administrative professional must meet certain educational and work experience requirements and pass the examn.
Complete experience and education requirements for both exams can be found in the Certification Application Packet, at http://www.iaap-hq.org/sites/default/files/pdf/certification/CAPExamGuide.pdf.
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALTY- OM
Information included on the Organizational Management Exam include Organizational Planning, Advanced Communication, Advanced Administration and Team Skills.
Cost of the exam: IAAP members pay $125 and Nonmembers pay $175.
The exam guide can be found at http://www.iaap-hq.org/sites/default/files/pdf/certification/OMExamGuide.pdf.
THE CAREER ADVANTAGE
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Are you looking for ways to help you get ahead in the workplace? Climb the ladder? Gain valuable skills?
IAAP offers two professionals ratings for office professionals. The Certified Administrative Professional rating, along with a specialty in organizational mangement these are industry recognized standards of proficiency.
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.
These certification exams are 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.
Why wait? Do something for yourself and your career today. Get certified!
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Technology Applications specialty now available
Take the next step in your career by attaining the Technology Applications specialty from IAAP. Earning the Technology Applications specialty demonstrates your commitment to continuing technology education. Make a difference in your career by earning the TA specialty from IAAP. Here’s how: First, complete three of the Options Technology modules. The modules cover the Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project. Following that, pass the test to receive a Microsoft certification in at least one of the Options Technology modules you completed. Then, submit the application and the fees for your TA specialty.
Technology Applications Specialty Application
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KNOWLEDGE KNOOK MATERIALS
Office Systems and Technology
Office Administration
Management
Advanced Organizational Management
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