The Credential Built for Administrative Professionals.
Introduction to CAP
The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is the premier credential designed exclusively for the administrative professional. Earning your CAP signals to the world — and to yourself — that you are serious about your career, that your knowledge is current, and that you’re committed to continued growth long after the classroom is behind you.
Unlike a traditional academic degree, the CAP is grounded in real-world applicable knowledge and tested against the skills you actually use on the job. It doesn’t just prove what you’ve learned — it proves you can do the work.

What Makes CAP Different
Built specifically for administrative professionals — not a generic business credential
Follows credentialing and accreditation best practices
Keeps you current: recertification every 3 years means your skills never go stale
Recognized globally since 1951 — one of the longest-standing credentials in the profession
Offered at proctored testing centers around the world
The CAP Exam at a Glance
The CAP exam is based upon the exam Body of Knowledge, which includes six subject areas (domains) representing the skills and competencies validated in the Job Task Analysis.
| Domain | Exam Weight |
|---|---|
| Organizational Culture and Leadership | 20% (40 questions) |
| Business Communication and Deliverables | 16% (31 questions) |
| Software, Data, and the Internet | 10% (20 questions) |
| Office and Records Management | 17% (33 questions) |
| Meeting, Event, and Project Management | 19% (38 questions) |
| Operational Functions | 19% (38 questions) |
The exam consists of 225 multiple-choice questions and must be completed within 3 hours. It is computer-based and administered at approved proctored testing centers worldwide.
Download the Body of Knowledge
Exam Statistics
As of April 2026, there are 4,200+ actively certified CAP designees worldwide.
| Exam Window | Results |
|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 252 candidates | 86% pass rate |
| Fall 2024 | 265 candidates | 75.5% pass rate |
| Spring 2025 | 245 candidates | 67% pass rate |
| Fall 2025 | 282 candidates | 72.2% pass rate |
| Spring 2026 | 272 candidates | 74.6% pass rate |
