IAAP offers two types of certifications; earn the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and/or the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP).
Professional certification shows employers and clients that you are committed as a professional. Certification is a mark of excellence that you carry with you everywhere you go.
Certification provides opportunities of enhancement during your career:
Job Advancement - certification gives you a competitive edge for promotion and hiring.
Professional Skills - you will learn more about office operations and build skills by studying for and taking the CPS or CAP exam.
Salary - A recent IAAP membership profile study shows that CAP/CPS holders earn an average of $2,228 more per year than those who do not have certification.
Esteem - Attaining certification demonstrates to your employer and yourself that you are a professional.
College Credit - Many colleges and universities offer course credit for studying for a CPS or CAP exam.
Certification Conference - Receive the benefit of annual state-of-the-art educational networking with other professionals in the administrative field.
To learn more about the benefits of certification, click here.
To view upcoming exam schedules, download the certification application packet and review guide, click here.