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How to Apply
Sign in to your IAAP profile or create a free account
Complete the online CAP Exam Application for your desired testing window
Upload your transcript (if using a degree) or enter your work experience details (or upload a current resume)
Pay the exam fee online — or request an invoice if paying by check or employer
Once approved, you’ll receive instructions to schedule your exam at a testing center
Current Application Deadlines
| Exam Window | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Winter 2026 (Feb 4 – Mar 4, 2027) | January 20, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 (May 13 – Jun 8, 2027) | April 28, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 (Aug 26 – Sept 23, 2027) | August 11, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 (Oct 28 – Nov 18, 2027) | October 21, 2027 |
Please sign in or create a free IAAP profile to apply.
CAPX — Special Testing Experience at Summit
Prefer to prepare and test alongside peers? CAPX gives candidates a one-of-a-kind opportunity to study and sit for the CAP exam on-site at IAAP Summit. Guided preparation, community support, and a professional testing environment — all in one place.
Join us in 2027 at Summit in Dallas!
Proctoring Options
The CAP exam is offered at in-person proctored testing centers. Review the Proctoring Fact Sheet to understand your options and find the experience that works best for you.
Download the Proctoring Fact Sheet
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Testing Accommodations
The CAP Program provides reasonable testing accommodations to candidates with documented disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Examples of accommodations include: modified seating, extended testing time, an ADA-accessible testing center, or auxiliary aids such as a reader or sign language interpreter. Medical documentation is required, and all requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the testing window opens.