Upcoming Changes to the IAAP Certification Program
IAAP’s Certification Program will be changing effective
November 2011. In an attempt to answer as many questions as possible,
we’ve developed this question & answer sheet. We’re excited about
the upcoming changes, and we hope that you will be too. Our goal, as
always, is to maintain a vibrant program that’s marketable to the
professional community. These changes will help us achieve a much
simpler system of expansion with an understandable and easier to explain
certification program. Click on the upcoming changes under the exam date.
The Career Advantage
If you're looking for ways to help you get ahead in the workplace, stop here. We at IAAP
offer two professional ratings for office professionals. The Certified
Administrative Professional rating is the industry recognized standard
of proficiency.
You'll improve your professional qualifications, increase your skills
and knowledge and raise your self-esteem by taking and passing the
exams. You may also obtain college credit and, according to the latest
survey from OfficeTeam, get up to a 7 percent increase in salary.
The Institute for Certification believes that a top-level
administrative professional should have basic knowledge of office
systems, technology, office administration, and management, and know how
to apply the principles of good human relations and communications.
Some of the examinations are based on knowledge acquired by the office
professional through formal education and informal reading. Employers
also expect their admin to be thoroughly familiar with current
techniques in office practice and procedures and aware of developments
in office systems and technology.
Why wait? Do something for yourself and your career today. Get certified!
Exam Dates
Nov. 4-5, 2011 Upcoming Changes
May 5, 2012
Deadline Dates
Aug. 15, 2011
Feb. 15, 2012
For November 2011, the new exams will be administered on Saturday;
select retake candidates will test Friday and Saturday. For May 2012,
all exams will be administered on Saturday.
Study Groups
Joining the Toronto Chapter study Ggoup sessions is a good way to improve your study habits and academic performance. In this stress-filled world, Study Group sessions might just be your key to successfully passing your CPS / CAP exams. The support of a Study Group can make all the difference.
No room for procrastination The worst enemy of studying is procrastination. Recurring thoughts of “I still have time” and “maybe tomorrow” will most likely direct you toward that last load of laundry instead of a library. There is no room for procrastination in a Study Group. In Study Group sessions, you have an organized outline of what you will be studying and when. In order to keep pace with the group you must do your studying.
Collection of ideas Study group sessions involve lots of discussions. When you study alone, your ideas are limited to only what your brain can generate. In Study Group sessions, however, you also learn about the thoughts and ideas of your colleagues. Two heads are better than one, they say, and a gathering of bright minds in one room will generate enough ideas to complete a textbook. Besides, you will have more ideas on what to expect on your next test!
More chances for self-improvement The benefits of joining Study Group sessions go beyond good grades and new friends. Frequently speaking in a small Study Group helps build your confidence and develop your interpersonal skills – qualities that every good admin needs. Getting used to listening to other people’s explanations or ideas is also an effective way to improve your attention span and recall ability. Exchanging ideas and comparing notes with your fellow Study Group members is actually a good preparation for working on teams. They allow you to enhance your critical thinking and problem solving skills by assessing not only your ideas but also your colleagues.
Recertification: The Key to Continued Professionalism
Professional certification attests to the competence of those
in a given profession. To ensure maintenance of these high standards,
periodic reassessment is used to verify that competencies are
maintained. For IAAP certification, that reassessment is accomplished through a program of recertification.
Recertification is required every five years to keep their
professional certification status. Points are earned in the categories
of continuing Education, Other Certifications, and Leadership. A total
of 60 points are required every five years.
The IAAP
certification makes a powerful statement of both meeting initial high
standards and maintaining those standards through recertification.
All individuals who applied for certification January 1, 1988, or later are required to recertify.
Individuals not keeping current through recertification will have
their rating marked inactive and are no longer eligible to use the
ratings.
A certificate, valid for five years, and a recertification pin will be issued each time an individual is recertified.