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The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit association for office professionals with approximately 28,000 members and affiliates in nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development.
IAAP's definition of an Administrative Professional is:
"Individuals who are responsible for administrative tasks and coordination of information in support of an office related environment and who are dedicated to furthering their personal and professional growth in their chosen organization."
For over 60 years, IAAP has been helping administrative professionals reach their career goals. Our certification programs are recognized as the industry standard. We issue five separate publications to keep our members at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and share up-to-date information about today's office.
With three annual conferences and opportunities to serve on committees at the Chapter, Division and International levels, IAAP members have numerous opportunities to learn and grow - not just in their jobs, but in their lives. If you've been searching for a community to help you thrive in today's office, you've come to the right place. Come join us as we create a better workplace, one administrative professional at a time.
Core Values
Integrity: We demonstrate this cornerstone of our profession through honesty, accountability and high ethical standards.
Respect: We create respect within our profession and association through listening, understanding and acknowledging member feedback.
Adaptability: We ensure the success of our association by embracing positive change and by nurturing diversity, creativity and visionary thinking.
Communication: We cultivate and maintain excellence by remaining approachable at all levels, communicating openly and building strong relationships.
Commitment: We are steadfast in our goals to develop learning opportunities for career-minded administrative professionals and to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.
Please note: International Association of Administrative Professionals, IAAP, Certified Professional Secretary, CPS, Certified Administrative Professional, and CAP are copyrighted trademarks of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Reproduction of any of these copyrights without permission of IAAP-HQ is prohibited by law.
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