Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Certification CE

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Objective: Train for a career as an executive assistant. You'll learn MBA-level business management skills and prepare for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exam offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

Description: An executive assistant needs a broad skill set to be able to provide direct support to their organization's leadership. If you're pursuing a career as an executive assistant, this course will prepare you for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and teach you key business management skills. This body of knowledge will help you thrive in an executive assistant role in any corporate office setting.

You will learn the intricacies of organizational communication, office and records management, and human resources fundamentals, among other topics. You'll also gain an understanding of financial and accounting terms, successful negotiation strategies, the marketing process, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, and licensing, permits, and taxes.

Competencies to be achieved:

• Develop basic practical and managerial skills


• Explore important topics in running operations in accord with legal requirements


• Learn about how taxes affect a business, whether it's a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation


• Understand the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles, and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments


• Know the seven management disciplines essential to business success


• Effective organizational and business communication


• The fundamentals of administrative roles including human resources, financial responsibilities, and event and project management


• Essential workplace skills


• Prepare for the IAAP Certified Administrative Professional exam

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $4,999.00

CAP Exam Fee: $575.00 included

Tuition: $4424.00

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

• Managing by the Numbers: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and using your Company's Financials


• Strategic Planning - A Pragmatic Guide

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

N/A

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Jennifer Ericson

Email: ContinuingEd@azwestern.edu

Phone number: 928-317-7674

Direct Website link to the program: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/awc/training-programs/executive-assistant-voucher-included/

Additional information:

Course Requirements:

There are no course prerequisites but students should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing program.

Certification Requirements:

You must have previous experience as an administrative assistant to be eligible to sit for the Certified Administrative Professional certification exam.

Candidates must meet specific education and administrative office support professional experience, which are:

No College Degree - 4 years of relevant work experience is required

Associates Degree - 3 years of relevant work experience is required

Bachelor's Degree - 2 years of relevant work experience is required

Relevant work experience must include the majority of the following:

• Verbal and written communication with both internal and external clients


• Business writing, proofreading, editing


• Records management


• Meeting planning, travel planning


• Project management


• Human resource activities, hiring, compliance


• Budgeting, accounting functions

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):

Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be granted if a request is made 2 working days prior to the start of class. A 50% refund will be issued if notice is received less than 2 business days prior to class. No refunds will be issued after the first day of class. If a class is canceled due to low registration we will contact you 2 working days prior.

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector): Yes, International Association of Administrative Professionals

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) :  No

Career Pathway:

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies): Yes, International Association of Administrative Professionals is recognized nationwide.

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school): No

Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.  New program, no data.

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