Certification

Winter Park Chapter

Home
What is IAAP?
History
Officers
Meeting Info.
Membership
Programs & Events
Committees
Scholarships
Newsletter
Job Opportunities
Memorable Moments
Links
Members Only

certification (CPS/CAP) committee:

Professional certification is the mark of excellence and can enhance your career growth. The Certified Professional Secretary^© (CPS) rating is the achievement of the internationally recognized standard of proficiency as an administrative professional. The Certified Administrative Professional^© (CAP) rating will go a step beyond.

The Certified Professional Secretary^© (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional^© (CAP) are designations earned through a unique certification program for administrative support staff that goes beyond a simple evaluation of levels of knowledge and competency to:

Provide a body of knowledge for future use

Encourage professional development

Provide a means to keep abreast of change

Ensure a quality scope of knowledge and professionalism that gives a winning edge

Earning the CPS or CAP rating proves your willingness to go above and beyond in your position. It makes a statement that you view your role in business as a career--not just a job.

Certification provides opportunities to enhance your career success through:

	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 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 committed as a professional.
	COLLEGE CREDIT – Many colleges and universities offer course credit for studying for and passing the CPS and CAP exams.
	CERTIFICATION SEMINAR - Receive the benefit of annual state-of-the-art education and networking with other professionals in the administrative field.

Area Colleges offer course equivalency / credits for people passing the exam, which will apply to a certificate or degree:

Seminole Community College

18 credit hours

Valencia Community College

21 credit hours

The CPS examination is a one-day exam, with three parts. The CAP is a one and one-half day exam, with four parts. The exams are administered each May and November at over 250 locations across the United States, Canada, and other countries.

Parts 1-3 CPS and CAP exams:

1) Office Systems and Technology

a) Computer Hardware, Systems, and Configuration

b) Document layout, design, and reproduction

c) Software

d) Managing Physical Resources

2) Management

a) Records Management

b) Communication

3) Office Administration

a) Human Resources

b) Accounting Procedures and Analysis

c) Time Management

d) Communication

Parts 4 CAP exam:

4) Advanced Organizational Management

a) Organizational Planning

b) Advanced Administration

c) Team Skills

d) Advanced Communication

Recertification: CPS holders are required to recertify every five years. Recertification will also be required for CAP holders.

Application Packet

Exam Center Information

Recertification Information

Recertification Tally Forms

Send mail to veronicaiaap@gmail.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2010 Winter Park Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals
Last modified: 08/22/10

Certification provides opportunities to enhance your career success through:

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 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 committed as a professional.

COLLEGE CREDIT – Many colleges and universities offer course credit for studying for and passing the CPS and CAP exams.

CERTIFICATION SEMINAR - Receive the benefit of annual state-of-the-art education and networking with other professionals in the administrative field.

Send mail to veronicaiaap@gmail.com with questions or comments about this web site. Copyright © 2010 Winter Park Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals Last modified: 08/22/10

Send mail to veronicaiaap@gmail.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2010 Winter Park Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals
Last modified: 08/22/10