Your Roadmap to Becoming a Certified Administrative Professional
Step-by-Step Path
1. Confirm you meet the education and experience eligibility requirements
2. Download and review the Body of Knowledge to understand what the exam covers
3. Create a study plan — IAAP recommends a minimum of 3–6 months of preparation
4. Choose your study resources: IAAP Study Guide, Practice Exam, CAP Core Resources, online study groups
5. Submit your application and pay the exam fee
6. Schedule your exam at an approved testing center
7. Sit for and pass the CAP exam
8. Receive your CAP designation — and start earning recertification points
Don’t Meet Qualifications? Discover CAP(ip).
If you’re a recent graduate of a 2-year office professional program and haven’t yet met the work experience requirement, CAP in progress (CAP(ip)) was designed for you. Earn your CAP(ip) to demonstrate your competence now, stand out in the job market, and build the experience you need to earn the full CAP.
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