What is IAAP
The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is a professional organization with nearly 600 chapters in 66 countries around the world. It is geared to meet the needs of administrative professionals by providing education and networking opportunities.
In 1942 the National Secretaries Association (NSA) was founded to fill a need to provide support for secretaries. The association’s name was changed to the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) to reflect the changes in our workforce in 1998. However, the purpose remained the same, “to provide information, education, and training and to set the standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective.”
Toward this goal, IAAP established the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) designation in 1951. This program was to recognize the standard of excellence in the profession. In 2001, IAAP introduced the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) as an advanced certification. Extensive testing in office systems, legal issues, communications, business finance, and organizational management is covered. Obtaining your CPS/CAP rating is a personal achievement you can feel proud about.
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