CERTIFICATION
UPDATE (06/07 #1)
A publication for Chapter
and Division Certification Chairs
(with courtesy copy sent to Chapter and Division Presidents)
Welcome to all new Certification Chairs, and welcome back to those who have previously served in this important role. There is always a lot going on with the IAAP Certification Programs and the Certification Update is intended to assist you in doing your job. You will receive this electronic update four times during the 2006-2007 year.
IAAP WEBSITE
There is a section of the IAAP
website devoted strictly to the CPS and CAP exams under the tab titled Professional
Certification. If you have not already done so, please make yourselves
familiar with the information available to you there. You will find general information
on the certification programs, forms, the Certification Review Guide,
and much more.
The other resource available to you is the
Certification Department at Headquarters. You can always feel free to contact
the Certification Department with any questions you may have: phone
816.891.6600 or e-mail certification@iaap-hq.org; or
directly to Kathy Schoneboom CPS/CAP ext 2227 or kschone@iaap-hq.org;
CERTIFICATION BROCHURES
We have two brochures to help you promote the IAAP
certification programs. The following descriptions will assist you in knowing
when to use each brochure.
Professional Certification… The Career Advantage is the brochure to use as a handout at Chapter meetings, career fairs, when talking to a group of administrative professionals or students, and to send along with a letter to employers. This brochure is the first piece an interested candidate or employer should see on our certification programs. This brochure is free to chapters in packets of 25, up to 100. Shipping and handling applies to additional quantities.
Certification Application Packet is the brochure that includes complete details and the application forms. This packet should be given to those who have a definite interest in taking the exam— it should not be used as an introduction piece or as a handout to large groups. The application packet is free to chapters in quantities up to 10. This brochure and the forms can also be downloaded from our website www.iaap-hq.org/Cert/CertAppPacket.pdf.
There is also a Recertification Application/Information brochure that explains all requirements of the mandatory CPS and CAP recertification process. This brochure is on the website at www.iaap-hq.org/Cert/recertification.pdf.
Thank you for assisting us in the proper use of these brochures.
EXAMINATION FACTS & FIGURES
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Two Certification Programs: |
3-part CPS Exam |
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4-part CAP Exam |
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Examination Parts: |
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Part 1 |
Office Systems & Technology (CPS and CAP exams) |
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Part 2 |
Office Administration (CPS and CAP exams) |
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Part 3 |
Management (CPS and CAP exams) |
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Part 4 |
Advanced Organizational Management (only CAP exam) |
We recommend that the Certification Review Guide be used to direct any course of study. The Certification Review Guide is found on the website at www.iaap-hq.org/Cert/examrevw.pdf.
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Examination Dates: |
The exams are given the first full weekend
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Parts 1-3 of the CPS and CAP Exams |
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Part 4 of the CAP Exam |
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Application Deadlines: |
February 15 for the May examinations |
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August 15 for the November examinations |
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International candidates are encouraged to
mail their paperwork |
Upcoming Examination Dates:
Candidates registered for the November 2006 exams will be taking the CPS and
CAP exams November 3 and 4. Part 4 of the CAP exam will be administered Friday
afternoon, November 3; Parts 1-3 of the CPS and CAP exams will be administered
Saturday, November 4. Approved candidates will receive an admission letter in
early October.
Future exam dates and deadlines can also be found on the website at www.iaap-hq.org/cert/dates.htm.
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Examination Fees: |
CPS EXAM |
CAP EXAM |
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Members |
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Processing Fee |
$ 40 |
$ 40 |
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Registration Fee - all parts* |
$150 |
$200 |
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Registration Fee - retakes |
$ 50 per part |
$ 50 per part |
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Nonmembers |
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Processing Fee |
$ 65 |
$ 65 |
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Registration Fee - all parts* |
$200 |
$250 |
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Registration Fee - retakes |
$ 75 per part |
$ 75 per part |
*New candidates apply to take either the three-part CPS exam or the four-part CAP exam and must take all parts on their first attempt; CPS exam candidates will take three parts – CAP exam candidates will take four parts. CAP candidates do not receive the CPS rating upon passing Parts 1-3 of the CAP exam.
Special Fees
CPS holders applying for the CAP
rating are required to take only Part 4 of the CAP Exam; they are exempt from
Parts 1-3 of the CAP exam. The fee is $110 member/$135 nonmember; processing
fee is waived.
PROMOTING CERTIFICATION
The PowerPoint Presentations, Professional
Certification: The Career Advantage and Recertification
Made Easy are available to assist in promoting and explaining the
certification programs. The presentations and scripts are available to all
chapters through the Certification Department at IAAP Headquarters. E-mail
Kathy Schoneboom CPS/CAP, Certification Manager (kschone@iaap-hq.org)
or
The Career Advantage brochure, mentioned earlier, is a great promotional piece to take along when using the PowerPoint Presentation.
Think beyond your chapter meetings when promoting the certification programs. Contact local companies and community colleges to set up a time to show the PowerPoint Presentations to admins, executives, and to students. Sign up to be part of a job fair and show the presentations on a continuous loop, while handing out brochures and talking to people in the community about the value of professional certification.
Watch for your next issue of the Certification Update coming your way late
October or early November. In the meantime, remember to contact the
Certification Department with any questions.