Certification

Certification Designation Changes
Certification Changes FAQ's
Certification Packet(**for the May 2011 Exam Only)
2010-2010 Certification Syllabus
2010-2011 CPS/CAP REVISED Syllabus 10.1.2010

Certification Dates and Information


Certification Exam Dates

 

Certified Administrative Professional®
(CAP)

   

Certified Professional Secretary®
(CPS)

 

May 6, 2011
November 4, 2011

         

 

May 7, 2011
November 5, 2011


Why Become Certified?


IAAP encourages members to attain the ratings for the Certified Professional Secretary® (CPS) and the Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP).  These ratings are industry-recognized marks of excellence.

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Certification Review Guide

  


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 exams for the CPS and/or CAP proves you have valuable knowledge in the business topics covered.

Salary
An IAAP Membership Profile Study shows that CPS/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 an passing the CPS and/or CAP examinations.  Locally, Sinclair Community College awards a CPS recipient 28 credit hours towards a degree.


How Do I Attain the CPS or CAP Rating?


To attain the CPS or CAP rating, an administrative professional must meet certain education and work experience requirements.  They must also pass a one-day, three-part examination for the CPS and a 3.5 hour examination for the fourth part of the CAP.

You can opt to strive for the CPS certification first by taking only the first three parts.  At a later examination period, you may go back and take the fourth exam and attain the CAP, thus having a dual certification of CPS/CAP.  However, if you choose to bypass the CPS rating and strive to attain only the CAP certification, you must pass all four parts during one examination period.

The CPS and/or CAP examination consists of the following:

Part 1 - Office Systems and Technology
Part 2 - Office Administration
Part 3 - Management

The CAP examination consists of the first three exams mentioned above as well as the following:

Part 4 - Advanced Organizational Management


How Do I Prepare for the Exams?


The Certification Review Guide (above) 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.  Formal college courses in each of the topics can be helpful.  When review courses are not scheduled, Wings Chapter members often form informal study groups.

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Future Exam Dates and Deadlines


The following are dates and deadlines for future CPS and CAP exam administrations.

Exam Dates

   

Exam
Application Deadline

November 5-6, 2010
May 6-7, 2011

         

August 15, 2010
February 15, 2011
 
Part 4 of the CAP exam is administered on Friday afternoon.  Parts 1 - 3 of the CPS and CAP exams are administered on Saturday.


Recertification of the CPS and/or CAP


Congratulations on successfully attaining the prestigious CPS and/or CAP designation!  Professional development doesn't end with this achievement.  A total of 90 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

         

Blank Recertification Tracking Sheet

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Recertification Brochure

  


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