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Topics		Replies	Score	Author	Latest Post
	Why CAP?	2		K. Nelson	Love your post! That's one of the reasons I went for my CAP and now I'm getting my OM. Find ways to differentiate yourself from other assistants and give your employer more bang for their buck. by G. von Gesslein Friday, February 10, 2017
	New Member - CAP Certification	4		J. Salvo	Hi Jenny!I'm looking forward to seeing you tonight. You have until Feb. 14 to make a final decision on the March exam. :)Marie by M. Herman Thursday, February 9, 2017
	Help: New Member and Taking March '17 Certification	1		Veronica Wright	Hi Veronica! Welcome aboard!Oh my, you are jumping in with both feet! What materials have you already picked up? You should at least start with the IAAP CAP Exam Study Guide. As an fyi, I am offering a CAP Exam Cram for the March exam. It starts Feb. 9. You can learn more here; http://mrhenterprises.com/examcram.shtmlMarie by M. Herman Wednesday, February 1, 2017
	CAP test - September 2016	12		Lisa C. Blaylock	Lisa, Your post was more valuable to more members contemplating the exam than all the posts of "I did it!" put together. Your courage in accepting and sharing not only that you took the challenge, but also the setback, and your commitment to try again is a wonderful example for those who are currently studying or planning to undertake this goal. In the words of John F. Kennedy, "We choose to go to the Moon! ...We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and to do the other things... not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one we intend to win." Best wishes to you, Lisa, for your success. by D. Behler Wednesday, February 1, 2017
	Practice Exam Question	4		K. Burroughs, MBA	Thank you! I'm excited about taking this next step in my career! by K. Burroughs, MBA Tuesday, January 31, 2017
	March 2017 CAP Exam Cram Registration Now Open!	1		M. Herman	Just a reminder that the exam cram will be starting up on February 9! Marie by M. Herman Monday, January 23, 2017
	Recertification Question	2		L. Lesser	Thank you, Barbara.Lori by L. Lesser Monday, January 23, 2017
	CAP designation 2017	6		K. Moss	Life long learning I say. Congrats for taking the initiative to study for the CAP exam. Best wishes. by J. Cocco Wednesday, January 18, 2017
	CAP Journey	1		H. Peterson	You can definitely make it Holly! Isn't it exciting to be nearing the end of a lifelong journey? Start thinking about how nice it will be to put those initials after your name. It can definitely be a challenge to return to learning after a long absence, but it absolutely can be done. Think about what a wonderful example you are setting for kids and grandkids. This is YOUR year!!! by M. Herman Sunday, January 15, 2017
	CAP Testing	1		S. Moushegian	The map only shows where the test centers are located and it is in the process of being updated to reflect more international locations. It will be finalized in February. Once a candidate applies and is accepted to sit for CAP, they are sent a link to schedule their exam. It is two separate processes. The delivery of the exam is handled by a third party.If you would like to confirm if there is definitely a location in your area email me privately and I'll be happy to look but I don't know the exact addresses just the area. Thank you,Barbara by Barbara Weathers, MA Tuesday, January 10, 2017
	CAP Testing	2		S. Moushegian	You can also check here. http://www.iaap-hq.org/page/Assessmentsys by M. Herman Tuesday, January 10, 2017
	CAP Timeline	5		M. Archdale	Hi Megan!I would recommend taking a good 4-6 months to prepare for the test. I have a study group starting in May for the September 2017 exam. I sent you an email about it. It can be a bit overwhelming to do by yourself. It takes a lot of time and self discipline. I do think using a study group (not just mine, any study group) is helpful in staying focused. I'll be running a webinar in the next couple months on Certification Options for Administrative Professionals, which walks you through learning about the CAP and the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Keep an eye on this forum for the notice I will post. If you have any other questions, feel free to drop me a note. Marie by M. Herman Friday, January 6, 2017
	Smartbook frustrations	2		J. Eaton	I asked my McGraw Hill rep and he said the best way to keep your place is by using the 'Notes' function and saving your place as a 'bookmark'.I hope this information is helpful.Barbara by Barbara Weathers, MA Thursday, January 5, 2017
	CAP Certification 2017 - My Choice	1		S. Skiba	I think it's good for us to stretch our wings every so often and broaden our knowledge. It keeps us from getting too complacent in our jobs and taking the job market for granted. Good for you for going for the CAP and taking on a new position. So much to learn, but how much fun will that be!!! by M. Herman Tuesday, January 3, 2017
	CAP Certification 2017	3		P. Rowe	HI Paula!!!I think many of us start this certification journey because we want to validate our skills. I'm glad you have already been finding the journey informative already. I truly believe we should expand our skills and knowledge as part of the process of becoming certification. A certification should never just be a piece of paper. It should mean something and the CAP does. You got this! by M. Herman Saturday, December 31, 2016
	2017 CAP Exam	4		N. Maxwell,	HI Nakia! I have found many students use this as a stepping stone to returning to school. The whole process gets them back in the studying frame of mind. It can also potentially count for credits depending your school, so it can save you money on a degree. You can definitely do this!MarieP.S. Thanks for the referral. Nakia actually is in my study group already. :) by M. Herman Saturday, December 31, 2016
	OM Certification 2017	4		G. von Gesslein	Looking forward to seeing you all in the February class! :) by M. Herman Saturday, December 31, 2016
	Smartbook Questions	4		B. Mauldin	It took me a little while to get the hang of the smart book. I get the most out of it by reading through the material. When it's grayed out, click on the grayed out material to read it. When it prompts you to practice, practice. If you're unsure about the answer, choose "Read about it" and go back to the question. It will prompt you then to read more when you've answered the questions to a certain point. Mind you, you don't have to do that, you can choose to keep going with the questions if you know them. Once you get through all of the questions, you'll get a message you've completed the section (GREAT feeling!). You can go to reports to see your progress. by T. Robertson Thursday, December 29, 2016
	My CAP Journey has been long......	4		N. Tramble	Nycole - You've come a long way and you have so much determination! You are already a success! I'm proud of you for sticking with it. You got this! Marie is the best right person to have on your side - if you get anxious or uncertain - just listen to her positive vibes! See you "on the other side" of the results :) by T. Robertson Thursday, December 29, 2016
	My journey to certification	5		T. Robertson	A. D'Souza, thank you for sharing your story. I look forward to seeing our names in the winner circle when the exam results come in. Cheers! by T. Robertson Thursday, December 29, 2016

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