IAAP offers exceptional networking and professional development activities through its 700+ chapters and affiliate associations worldwide. You'll connect with peers from virtually every type of business or service, small office or large corporation, GenX'ers to seasoned professionals, in almost any geographic area. You'll have many opportunities to develop close-knit relationships with colleagues who can help to answer questions and find solutions to problems you face on the job. In addition, there are also numerous opportunities to sharpen your skills in event planning, public speaking, leadership, teamwork, and organizational development.

IAAP’s award-winning OfficePRO ® magazine, published nine times per year, contains cutting-edge information on trends in office administration, new technology, and career development. OfficePRO ® keeps readers informed and up-to-date on a wide variety of workplace issues and shows you how to do things better, faster, and cheaper. With membership in IAAP, you also receive IAAP Bits and Bytes newsletter three times per year, a publication that focuses on current events in the association, upcoming conferences and events, research findings, media coverage, and member activities. In addition, IAAP members gain access to all areas of the IAAP Web site - www.iaap-hq.org.

IAAP’s Headquarters offers member-discounts on over 250 books, tapes, and other self-study materials. Use these resources to further your personal and professional development and qualify for the CEU (Continuing Education Unit) and recertification points.

Become certified in your chosen profession and be recognized as a top-level office administrator. IAAP’s certification program is the most widely recognized standard of excellence in the world. IAAP members receive special discounts on certification study materials and resources. For more information about professional certification through IAAP, visit the certification section of the IAAP Web site, www.iaap-hq.org.

Save money the next time you plan to travel, purchase items on credit, coordinate a conference-call, and more. Use IAAP’s affinity group providers and save you and/or your company time and money.

IAAP’s annual conferences and seminars are your ticket to excellence. The International Convention and Education Forum, held in a different city each summer, offers a wide array of educational workshops and international networking. In the spring, IAAP’s Professional Education Conference (PEC) offers outstanding presenters and information you can take back to use on the job. For certified professionals and candidates, the CPS Seminar is held annually in June or July and is one more excellent opportunity to expand your skills and know-how. IAAP chapters and divisions also hold regular educational events at various times during the year.