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Membership is open to
"…an administrative professional who possesses a mastery of office skills,
demonstrates the ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision,
exercises initiative and judgment, and makes decisions within the scope of
assigned authority."
Membership Application
Membership Types
Professional Member
You qualify for this membership if you:
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Are currently employed (or within the last two
years) administrative professional,
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A holder of the CPS and/or CAP rating, or
- An employed teacher of business education
The professional membership is the most common membership
chosen. This membership is non-transferrable and remains with the individual
even if he or she changes employment.
New members also pay a one-time processing fee of $15 U.S.
Student Member
You qualify for this membership if you are a student in
business education. Individuals can be student members for a maximum of
four years. The membership is automatically transferred to a professional
member status after that time. This type of membership is
non-transferrable. It remains with the individual.
New members also pay a one-time processing fee of $15 U.S.
Associate Member
An individual, firm, or educational institution that sustains
the objectives of IAAP qualifies for this membership. A contact person is
named by the business or institution to receive the benefits of membership.
This type of membership is transferrable and a new contact person can be named.
New members also pay a one-time processing fee of $15 U.S.
Benefits
IAAP Offers exceptional networking and professional
development activities throughout its 700+ chapters and affiliate associations
worldwide. You'll have many opportunities to develop relationships with
colleagues who can help to answer questions and find solutions to problems you
face on the job. In addition, there are also numerous educational opportunities.
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Improve your professional image
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Certified Professional Secretary® (CPS) and
Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP) programs
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Education and professional development
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Networking and peer group support
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Enhanced interpersonal skills
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Leadership opportunities
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Monthly magazine, newsletter, group insurance,
credit card, member loan, discounts, and other special association programs
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Enhance your public speaking skills
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Gain experience in planning meetings and
special events
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Improve your productivity by learning time
management tips
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Develop international alliances and
friendships
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Earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) and
recertification points
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International Convention and Education Forum
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IAAP headquarters support
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Administrative Professionals Week®/Day®
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Conference call services
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Meeting planning services
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IAAP's official travel agency
Individual Benefits
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Local and international
network of colleagues, trainers, experts and managers gives members
essential information and insights on office trends and best business
practices.
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The award-winning OfficePRO
magazine contains a wealth of information on new technologies, career
development, productivity tips, office product reviews and other “news you
can use.”
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Seminars and conferences –
Annual events offering a wide array of educational workshops and hands-on
training including the International Convention and Education Forum (summer)
and Professional Education Conferences (spring). In addition, IAAP
Districts, Divisions, and Chapters hold events and activities at various
times of the year.
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Personal and professional
development resources – members receive exclusive discounts on more than 250
books and self-study courses, many providing the Continuing Education Unit (CEU).
IAAP’s Complete Office Handbook is considered to be the definitive reference
book for today’s electronic office. Online training courses and Online
Associate Degree program are also available.
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Professional Certification -
Achieving certification through IAAP is the internationally recognized
standard of excellence. IAAP offers the Certified Professional
Secretary (CPS) rating and recently introduced the Certified Administrative
Professional (CAP) program. Topic areas for IAAP certification
programs include economics, accounting, business law, office technology and
administration, communications, and organizational planning.
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Service and support from the
International Headquarters in Kansas City – Full-time staff is available to
assist with member services, professional development advice, personalized
education, and other programs and services. IAAP also disseminates
research and serves as a clearinghouse for information on the administrative
profession.
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Other local chapter benefits –
Division and chapter newsletters; chapter program schedule, team of local
experts on a variety of subjects; community service; local merchant
relationships; mentoring opportunities, and more.
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Awareness that it isn't "just
a job" – it is a career and you're in control of it and responsible for it.
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Exposure to other
professionals outside your company to help expand your interpersonal skills
and comfort levels – you can call upon a network of professionals to
determine the best way to accomplish a task or receive advice – so you don't
have to keep reinventing the wheel. In addition, the IAAP global
network is very useful when executives are going to other cities and/or
countries and you can contact an IAAP member for information about a
particular area.
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Leadership opportunities
through participation in chapter activities (can be everything from public
speaking, to project management, to strategic planning, to event planning –
skills you might not learn on the job or through training provided to admins
by employers).
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Discounts on educational
products and resources that have been created, reviewed, and/or selected
especially for admins (also shows what skills you ought to be mastering to
keep up-to-date as a professional and the sequence of skills required to
move up the career ladder).
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Access to information on the
latest trends and research for the profession, such as reviews of new
computer software releases, previews of new responsibilities admins may be
assuming, benchmarking details from other companies, best practices, and
more.
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Supports the concept of
excellence and continuous improvement – more than just "talk."
Employer Benefits
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IAAP members receive tools and
knowledge necessary to become more effective contributors to their
employers. By reading IAAP publications and attending IAAP educational
events, members stay on top of their profession.
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Save time and money – When
seeking ideas and know-how for a specific project, IAAP members don’t often
have to reinvent the wheel. They can call on the support of their peers
and/or headquarters for advice and for direction on available resources,
often saving organizations valuable time and money.
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Members receive leadership
training and experience that builds their confidence and teamwork skills.
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IAAP members are
better-prepared, front-line “ambassadors” for their employers. Having
knowledgeable professionals on staff reflects well on your business or
service.
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Workers experience
professionalism first-hand and aspire to greater professional heights.
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Helps in recruiting new admins
and retaining current workers.
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Builds a team spirit among
admins across departments and facilities.
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Maximum bang for the buck with
minimal cost -- access to current business research, targeted publications,
selected study materials, certification programs, and more.
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Opens communication between
management and administration, producing better work relationships.
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Raises admins to a
professional level that serves all corporate team members well (managers and
other professionals perceive admins in new ways...may also help in
delegating more work to admins as they are seen as capable professionals).
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New feelings of self-worth and
competence empower admins to tackle more (and more difficult) challenges
instead of waiting for assignments...it helps managers get more done with
the confidence it is being done right.
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These are just a few (truly)
examples of what is to be gained from associating with a professional
organization.
Employers: Encourage your admin staff to join IAAP
and experience all our association has to offer.
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us by the companies we keep
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