In today's ever-changing business environment, you need every advantage to stay on top.

Earn the Certified Professional Secretary®(CPS®) rating or Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP®) rating through IAAP

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.

Recertification Tracking Form - Here is a sample of the new tracking form from headquarters - Recertification Tracking Form.

Members and nonmembers have access to the “Professional Certification” section of the IAAP website at www.iaap-hq.org. Here you will find the forms need to apply to take the CPS or CAP exams and much more information.

Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Review Classes are being offered by The Minneapolis-IAAP City of Lakes Chapter. Click here for information and the registration form.

Another benefit of certification is the opportunity to join The Academy. The Academy is similar to a college/university alumni association. To belong to The Academy the individual must hold an active CPS or CAP rating. Annual dues are $15 for IAAP members and $30 for nonmembers. The enrollment form can be found on the IAAP website www.iaap-hq.org under “Professional Certification” and then Academy.

Membership benefits include receiving the Academy News, published electronically four times per year and only available to active Academy members, a special reception at the annual Certification Seminar and a recognition ribbon at the International Convention & Education Forum.

CPS and CAP holders are required to recertify every five years. Those who do not remain current through recertification have their rating marked inactive on the IAAP database and are no longer afforded the privileges of certification.