CPS/CAP Certification Professional certification is the mark of excellence and can enhance your career growth. The Certified Professional Secretary® (CPS®) rating is the achievement of the internationally recognized standard of proficiency as an administrative professional. The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) rating will go a step beyond.
								About the Examinations The CPS® examination contains three parts and takes one day. The CAP exam is a four part, one and one half day exam. The exams are administered on the first Saturday of May and November each year.  Exam locations are available in communities throughout the United States, Canada and other countries. Structure of the exams are: Part 1 Finance and Business Law (CPS® and CAP exams) 30% Economics 35% Accounting 35% Business Law 135 questions; 2 hours 30 minutes Part 2 Office Systems and Administration (CPS® and CAP exams) 50% Office Technology 25% Office Administration 25% Business Communications 165 questions; 2 hours Part 3 Management (CPS® and CAP exams) 36% Behavioral Science in Business 19% Human Resources Management 45% Organizations and Management 165 questions; 2 hours Part 4 Organizational Planning (CAP exam) Team Skills Strategic Planning Advanced Administration 100 - 150 items; 3 1\2 hours Download the Application Packet      Application Deadlines and Confirmations Application, fees and supporting documents must be postmarked by these deadline dates: Examination Date: Postmarked no later than: May February 15 November August 15 Applications postmarked after the deadline dates will be processed for the next examination. Confirmation will be sent within four weeks of receipt of application.  An examination admission card will be sent approximately four weeks prior to the examination.   Advantages of Certification | Certification Overview Preparation & Information | After the Exam