PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION THE CAREER ADVANTAGE Provided by the

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: THE CAREER ADVANTAGE Provided by the IAAP Certification Department and Institute for Certification, a department of IAAP Revised January 2009

WHY CERTIFICATION? “Businesses value employees who demonstrate a commitment to ongoing education. Employers know certified administrative professionals bring enhanced skill sets and new ideas to the organization, increasing productivity and positively impacting the bottom line. ” - Dave Wilmer, Executive Director, Office Team

BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION Greater Opportunity for Advancement Salary Increases/Bonuses Possible College Credit Pride in Accomplishment Increased Self-Esteem Greater Respect from Employer/ Peers

IAAP CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Certified Professional Secretary® (CPS®) Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP®) What are they? When were they developed? Who is eligible?

QUALIFICATIONS 4 years experience with high school diploma 3 years experience with Associates Degree 2 years experience with Bachelors Degree

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All Experience Must: meet the IAAP definition of an administrative professional; be verified by employer(s); be at least two-months continuous; be within the past 15 years; include 12 months with one employer in the past five years

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL IAAP defines administrative professionals as: “Individuals who are responsible for administrative tasks and coordination of information in support of an office-related environment and who are dedicated to furthering their personal and professional growth in their chosen profession. ”

AREAS TESTED CPS EXAM CAP EXAM Office Systems and Technology Office Administration Management Advanced Organizational Management

Office Systems & Technology CPS and CAP Exams 12% Computer Hardware, Systems & Configuration 12% Managing Physical Resources 16% Document layout, design & reproduction 60% Software

Office Administration CPS and CAP Exams 28% Records Management 72% Communication

Management CPS and CAP Exams 24% Communication 12% Time Management 48% Human Resources 16% Accounting Procedures and Analysis

Advanced Organizational Management CAP Exam Only 24% Advanced Communication 24% Team Skills 28% Organizational Planning 24% Advanced Administration

Exam Fees CPS EXAM CAP EXAM IAAP Members $ 50 processing fee $160 for all three parts * $ 60 per retake part * IAAP Members $ 50 processing fee $210 for all four parts * $ 60 per retake part * Non-members $ 75 processing fee $210 for all three parts * $ 85 per retake part * Non-members $ 75 processing fee $260 for all four parts * $ 85 per retake part * * Applications submitted after the deadline date will be charged a late fee of $50.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES New CAP candidates (taking all 4 parts) do not receive the CPS rating upon passing Parts 1 -3 of the CAP exam Active CPS holders may take Part 4 only of the CAP exam to attain that rating. Fees for active CPS holders taking only Part 4 of the CAP exam: $120 – IAAP members $145 – nonmembers

PREPARING FOR THE EXAM SELF STUDY REVIEW COURSE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES

AFTER CERTIFICATION Plaque and Pin Annual Conference Recertification

RECERTIFICATION Required every five years 90 points Education Experience Leadership Elective Validates professionalism throughout a career Must recertify to keep rating active

Questions/Comments IAAP web site http: //www. iaap-hq. org Professional Development > Certification IAAP Headquarters Certification Department Phone 816. 891. 6600 x 2225, 2227, 2248 Email – certification@iaap-hq. org Local Contact

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