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4,500+ active CAP designees worldwide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recognized across industries globally since 1951<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Become a Certified Administrative Professional<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The gold standard credential for administrative professionals \u2014 recognized by employers across industries and around the world since 1951.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prove what you know. Advance where you\u2019re going. No degree required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAP certification is designed for administrative professionals who are ready to grow. It goes beyond the classroom, validating the real, applicable skills that you bring to work every day. Whether you\u2019re ready to level up, change direction, or simply prove what you already know, this is your moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Relevant, up-to-date knowledge and skills<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Your CAP Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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About CAP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Do I qualify?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exam Prep<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Body of Knowledge & Study guides<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Apply<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Register & pay<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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After the Exam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Recert & badges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exam at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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200-225<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exam domains<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certification validity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Links<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Download Handbook (PDF)<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Certification Handbook<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Get your credential with CAPX \u2013 a new testing experience before Summit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meet us in Dallas in 2027<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Exam Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Window<\/strong><\/th>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/th>Exam Scheduling Opens<\/strong><\/th>Exam Dates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fall 2026<\/td>October 13, 2026<\/td>October 20, 2026<\/td>October 29 \u2013 November 18, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Winter 2027<\/td>January 20, 2027<\/td>January 27, 2027<\/td>February 4 \u2013 March 4, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Spring 2027<\/td>April 28, 2027<\/td>May 15, 2027<\/td>May 13 \u2013 June 8, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Summer 2027<\/td>August 11, 2027<\/td>August 18, 2027<\/td>August 26 \u2013 September 23, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
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