You can earn the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) rating or Certified Administrative Professional with Organizational Management specialty (CAP-OM) rating through IAAP. The CAP exam is a one-day exam, with three parts. The CAP-OM exam is a one and one-half day exam, with four parts. The exams are administered each May and November. Although achieving certification is recommended, it is not a requirement for IAAP membership.
Why Certification?
Certification through IAAP is the internationally recognized standard of excellence. Achieving certification through IAAP can be a tremendous career advantage, providing convincing distinction in an increasingly competitive job market. Professional certification shows employers, clients and associates that you are committed as a professional. Certification is a mark of excellence that you carry with you everywhere you go!
Certification will enhance your career success through:
- Job Advancement
- Professional Skills
- Salary
- Esteem
- College Credit
- Certification Seminars
Who is Eligible?
To attain the CAP or CAP-OM rating, a candidate must meet certain educational and work experience requirements.
Visit the IAAP Certification site for complete information regarding requirements, application forms, fees, deadline dates, review guides, exam center listing, etc.
Recertification
CAP and CAP-OM holders are required to recertify every five years, assuring that you remain abreast of new technologies, techniques and issues in the profession. Failure to comply with mandatory recertification requirements will require individuals to reapply and retest to regain active certification.
The Recertification Brochure includes the application for recertification and listing of categories available to gain points. The Recertification Spreadsheet can help you track recertification points.
Examples of Topics that Do and Do Not Count for Recertification.