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KNOWLEDGE KNOOK
In order to bring educational/certification knowledge to the KCK Sunflower Chapter, I am introducing Kim's Knowledge Knook to our newsletter and website. I hope that it will test everyone’s knowledge of general office topics and also help others prepare for test day. Someone once told me that certification seperates out the “Best of the Best”. If this is true, then I hope that more KCK members will strive for this excellence. The CPS (Certified Professional Secretary Rating) and the CAP (Certified Administrataive Professional Rating) which covers topics that admins deal with daily: Office Systems and Technology, Office Administration, Management and Advanced Organizational Management.
Thanks-Kimberley Smoots CPS/CAP
Basic Information out CPS and CAP Certification Testing
The CPS Examination is administered the first Saturday of May and November; it primarily focuses on testing the candidates’ knowledge of a single concept in a single question. Examination questions in the first three parts appear in the multiple-choice format (one best response). The examinations include a mix of three levels of questions designed to test (1) basic knowledge such as facts and terminology; (2) understanding of concepts, procedures, and principles; and (3) application of concepts. Cost of the exam: IAAP members pay a processing fee of $50 plus a $160 examination fee. Nonmembers pay a $75 processing fee plus a $210 examination fee.
To attain the CAP rating, an administrative professional must meet certain educational and work experience requirements and pass a four-part, one and one-half day examination. Part 4/CAP measures the candidate’s ability to properly analyze a situation, determine the critical factors of the situation and properly apply a wide range of knowledge in a variety of situations.
The four-part exam is administered the first Friday afternoon and Saturday of May and November. Cost of the exam: IAAP members pay a processing fee of $50 plus a $210 examination fee. Nonmembers pay a $75 processing fee plus a $260 examination fee.
Complete experience and education requirements for both exams can be found in the Certification Application Packet, available on the Web site www.iaap-hq.org underProfessional Certification—Forms.
THE CAREER ADVANTAGE
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Are you looking for ways to help you get ahead in the workplace? Climb the ladder? Gain valuable skills?
IAAP offers two professionals ratings for office professionals. The Certified Professional Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional ratings are the industry recognized standards of proficiency.
You'll improve your professional qualifications, increase your skills and knowledge and raise your self-esteem by taking and passing the exams. You may also obtain college credit and, according the latest survey from OfficeTeam, get up to a 7 percent increase in salary.
The CPS and CAP exams are based on the premise that an administrative professional should have basic knowledge of office systems, technology, office administration, and management, and know how to apply the principles of good human relations and communications. Some of the examinations are based on knowledge acquired by the office professional through formal education and informal reading. Employers also expect their admin to be thoroughly familiar with current techniques in office practice and procedures and aware of developments in office systems and technology.
Why wait? Do something for yourself and your career today. Get certified!
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CPS
Certified Professional Secretary
The CPS Examination is a three-part exam, covering the areas of office technology, office systems and administration, and management
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CAP
Certified Administrative Professional
The advanced CAP Examination is a four-part exam, covering the areas of office technology, office systems and administrative management and advanced organizational management
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KNOWLEDGE KNOOK MATERIALS
Part 1 CPS and CAP Exams
Office Systems and Technology
Part 2 CPS and CAP Exams
Office Administration
Part 3 CPS and CAP Exams
Management
Part 4 CAP Exam Only
Advanced Organizational Management