The International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®)
Certified Professional Secretary® (CPS®)
Certified Administartive Professional® (CAP®)
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.”
Certification is a mark of excellence that you carry with you wherever you go and it provides opportunities to enhance your career success through:
• JOB ADVANCEMENT by giving a competitive edge for promotion and hiring
• PROFESSIONAL SKILLS by learning more about office operations and building skills by studying for and taking the CPS® or CAP® exam
• SALARY according to a recent study CPS® holders earn an average of $2,228 more per year than those who do not have certification
• ESTEEM by demonstrating commitment as a professional
• COLLEGE CREDIT as many colleges and universities offer course credit for passing the CPS® and CAP® exams
• CERTIFICATION CONFERENCES by receiving the benefit of annual state-of-the-art education and networking with other administrative professionals.
