Overview
The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification is one of the most valuable credentials an administrative professional can hold. When held with a Microsoft Office Specialist Associate certification, you demonstrate that you can perform all administrative assistant duties and responsibilities at the highest level. This course will prepare you for the CAP exam, offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), and Microsoft Office Specialist certification at the Associate level. You will learn the fundamentals of workplace administration, including organizational communication, records management, and human resources. You will then learn advanced skills for using programs in the Microsoft Office suite.
By the completion of your CAP and Microsoft Office Specialist training, you will be fully prepared to take the CAP exam and the MO-200 and MO-201 (Excel), MO-100 and MO-101 (Word), MO-300 and MO-310 (PowerPoint), and MO-400 (Outlook) exams. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification, you must successfully complete 3 Associate level (MOS) exams of your choosing.
This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
By the completion of your CAP and Microsoft Office Specialist training, you will be fully prepared to take the CAP exam and the MO-200 and MO-201 (Excel), MO-100 and MO-101 (Word), MO-300 and MO-310 (PowerPoint), and MO-400 (Outlook) exams. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification, you must successfully complete 3 Associate level (MOS) exams of your choosing.
This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
- Voucher Included: Yes
- Course ID: GES2048
- Total Hours: 345
- Format: Asynchronous/Self-Paced
- Location: Online
- Schedule: 12 Months (Self-Paced)
- Credit(s) Earned: 35 CEU
- Instructor: Ed2go
- Cost: $4,155.00
- Category: Office/Administrative
If attending with a WIOA workforce grant, your course access is dependent on 20 hours of completed coursework each week and the length of the course. Instructions will be provided at time of acceptance.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
While there are no prerequisites to take this course bundle, you must have previous experience as an administrative assistant to be eligible to sit for the Certified Administrative Professional certification exam.
Certified Administrative Professional Certification Eligibility Requirements
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
All relevant work experience must have been earned within the last ten years. CAP certification is designed for office and administrative professionals who engage in the following:
- Communicate within the organization (both verbal and written)
- Conduct business writing, including proofreading and editing
- Maintain office functions and record keeping
- Plan meetings, events, and arrange travel
- Maintain budgets and basic accounting functions
- Manage time and other resources for themselves and others
- Utilize technology, including virtual and mobile, with strong computer and internet research skills
- Coordinate communications between internal staff and/or external clients
Hardware Requirements:
- This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
- Microsoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. Reading assignments in each lesson will be linked to the eBook for the designated reading.
- The Administrative Professional: Technology and Procedures (eBook)
What you will learn
- To perform the key duties and responsibilities of an administrative assistant
- To effectively use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook at their most advanced level
Program Outcomes
- Develop a high level of understanding of the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) body of knowledge
- Set yourself up for success in an administrative career by learning relevant real-world skills
- Gain the knowledge necessary to pass the CAP exam
- You will receive IAAP Membership and a study guide upon qualification for the CAP exam
- Be prepared to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Exams
