University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Professional certification shows employers, clients and associates that you are committed as a professional.

Certification provides opportunities to enhance your career success through:  
• Job Advancement – certification gives you a competitive edge for promotion and hiring.
• Professional Skills – You will learn more about office operations and build skills by studying for and taking the CPS or CAP exam.
• Salary – A recent IAAP membership profile study shows that CPS holders earn an average of $2,228 more per year than those who do not have certification.
• Esteem – Attaining certification demonstrates to your employer and yourself that you are committed as a professional.
• College Credit – Many colleges and universities offer course credit for studying for and passing the CPS and CAP exams.
• Certification Conference - Receive the benefit of annual state-of-the-art education and networking with other professionals in the administrative field.

Visit the International Association of Administrative Professional’s CPS FAQ section for more information