{"id":16,"date":"2026-08-27T13:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iaap-cap.org\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-08-29T08:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T08:16:07","slug":"certified-administrative-professional","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iaap-cap.org\/index.php\/certified-administrative-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"CAP overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Credential Built for Administrative Professionals.<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Introduction to CAP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is the premier credential designed exclusively for the administrative professional. Earning your CAP signals to the world \u2014 and to yourself \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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 \u2014 it proves you can do the work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Keeps you current: recertification every 3 years means your skills never go stale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recognized globally since 1951 \u2014 one of the longest-standing credentials in the profession<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The CAP Exam at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Organizational Culture and Leadership<\/td>20% (40 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Business Communication and Deliverables<\/td>16% (31 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Software, Data, and the Internet<\/td>10% (20 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Office and Records Management<\/td>17% (33 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Meeting, Event, and Project Management<\/td>19% (38 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Operational Functions<\/td>19% (38 questions)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Exam Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of April 2026, there are 4,200+ actively certified CAP designees worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring 2024<\/td>252 candidates | 86% pass rate<\/td><\/tr>
Fall 2024<\/td>265 candidates | 75.5% pass rate<\/td><\/tr>
Spring 2025<\/td>245 candidates | 67% pass rate<\/td><\/tr>
Fall 2025<\/td>282 candidates | 72.2% pass rate<\/td><\/tr>
Spring 2026<\/td>272 candidates | 74.6% pass rate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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