Prepration and Information

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=100 BGCOLOR="#CCCCFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04300640egdysm.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000066" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="0b468340.jpg" border=0 width="104" height="52" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000066" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>IAAP® Los Angeles-Metropolis Chapter</B><B> </B></FONT><B>Culver City, CA   |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="IAAP® Los AngelesMetropolis Chapter"><U><B>home</B></U></A><B>  </B><B> |   </B><B> </B><A HREF="Certification%20Overview.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Certification Overview"><U>Certification Overview</U></A>   |   <B>Prepration and Information </B>   |   <A HREF="After%20The%20Exam.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="After The Exam"><U>After The Exam</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=150 BGCOLOR="#0000BF" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="http://www.iaap-hq.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.iaap-hq.org"><U><B>IAAP International Homepage</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.iaap-ca.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.iaap-ca.org/"><U><B>IAAP California Division</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.iaap-hq.org/chaptersites.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.iaap-hq.org/chaptersites.htm"><U><B>Local Chapter Web Sites</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="Contributors%20and%20Donors.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contributors/Donors"><U><B>Contributors and Donors</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="Other%20Helpful%20Sites.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Other Helpful Sites"><U><B>Other Helpful Sites</B></U></A><B>v</B></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=380 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Prepration and Information </B></div> <bR> <div> The examinations are based on the premise that competent administrative professionals should know how to apply the principles of good human relations and have basic knowledge of finance, economics, business law, communications, and management. It is expected that a competent administrative professional is thoroughly familiar with current techniques in office practice and procedures, and aware of developments in office systems and technology, and has the ability to apply sound management concepts.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Review Materials</B></div> <div> The <I>Certification Review Guide</I> should be used to direct any course of study for the examination. This Guide includes the examination outline, sample questions, bibliography of recommended study materials, and suggestions on exam review. The <I>Certification Review Guide</I> is available at $15 (U.S.) per copy through: IAAP Distribution Department, 10502 NW Ambassador Drive, P.O. Box 20404, Kansas City MO 64195-0404. Tel: 816.891.6600, Fax: 816.891.9118, E-mail: <U>distribution@iaap-hq.org</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" >.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> References listed in the <I>Certification Review Guide</I> are actual college texts used to write CPS examination questions. It is recommended that candidates use the latest edition of at least one textbook listed in each of the major areas tested. Some of the examination is based on knowledge acquired through formal education and informal reading. Reading speed and comprehension aid in taking the examination. A rapid-reading course may be helpful. <B>Keep in mind that no one source is intended to provide all materials tested on the CPS or CAP </B></div> <div> <B>Examination.</B></div> <div> Candidates may need three to six hours of course work at community college level; especially in the areas of business law, both basic and commercial; management; information systems; accounting; and communications.</div> <div> For part 4 of the CAP exam, 6-9 hours of upper division management courses are recommended. Or, the equivalent in on-the-job management training courses.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Other Study Materials</B></div> <div> Materials to assist candidates are available from various sources, such as college libraries and bookstores, IAAP Distribution Department, publishers, etc.</div> <div> Each candidate for the CPS Examination must decide which method or methods of preparation work best for them. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Additional Information</B></div> <div> <B>Time Limits on Completing Exam</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Candidates must take the examination during the year approved or in the following year. Otherwise, a new processing fee and application will be required.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Candidates must take all three parts of the examination on the first attempt.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Candidates may use six consecutive attempts (three years), if necessary, in which to pass all three part of the examination. The three-year time limit starts the first time the examination is taken.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If all parts are not completed within the three-year time limit, the candidate may start over. Credit for parts previously passed will not apply.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Refund/Withdrawal</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Candidates withdrawing up to 15 days prior to the examination for which registered may receive a refund of one-half the registration fee paid.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">No refund is given in case of absence without written notice to the IAAP Certification Department.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Registration fees are not transferable to future examinations.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Garamond" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>IAAP Institute for Certification</B></div> <div> The CPS and CAP Examination is administered by the Institute for Certification (IC), a department of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP, a nonprofit association, is the world's leading organization of administrative professionals. The mission of IAAP is to be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence, and influence. The Institute for Certification first developed and administered the Certified Professional Secretary Examination in 1951. The CAP exam is first being administered in 2001. The Institute has two major goals: 1) to prepare and administer the semiannual certification examination program; and 2) to promote the certification programs. These goals stem from the objective to upgrade the profession by encouraging administrative professionals to raise their standards of professionalism.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>