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	My journey to the CAP exam	2		N. Sweeney	Good for you! I would like to get my CAP certification as well, and I'm 52. The timing hasn't been right just yet though, but hopefully I'll be able to sign up this year. Good luck to you. Way to keep your eye on the prize! by K. Gepper Monday, December 5, 2016
	Taking March 2017 CAP Exam	2		C. MacVicar	I think it's natural to re-evaluate things when change hits us. It's a good way to shake up our complacency and light a fire under us to take actions we have been procrastinating on. I believe it makes us more accepting of change because we are more proactive in how we respond to it. One of the things I have seen over and over again with these study groups is the growth in self confidence and self esteem of the attendees. So often this ends up leading to increased roles at their workplace. I don't believe that specifically comes from passing the exam. I do believe though that their company leadership sees their employee being proactive, focused on professional development, displaying initiative and follow through and generally demonstrating leadership and success qualities. THAT's what I think companies take into account when watching their employees. You are starting on an epic journey. It's going to be an exciting and bumpy ride, but I can't wait for the day you can tell me about showing your coworkers and friends your own new acronym after your name. :D by M. Herman Friday, December 2, 2016
	My Journey to Certification	1		A. Dickinson	I was an admin for more than 10 years before I heard of IAAP. When I joined, I too jumped in feet first to pursue the certification pretty much as soon as I heard about it. :) How awesome to see you setting the bar high for yourself to show your company what it is all about. Sometimes change has to come from within. I'm looking forward to sharing the journey with you! by M. Herman Friday, December 2, 2016
	Registration Open for March 2017 CAP Exam Online Study Group	8		M. Herman	We can definitely do this Ingrid!!!! :) by M. Herman Thursday, December 1, 2016
	Good Luck to Test Takers!!!	10		M. Herman	Congrats to all who have passed! You know you can do it!Great job. by J. Cocco Tuesday, November 29, 2016
	FREE Webinar - Certification Options for Administrative Professionals	3		M. Herman	You can review the recording here: www.anymeeting.com/517-398-864/E954DB87834839I will offer an updated version next year, probably in March or April. :) Marie Herman, CAP-OM by M. Herman Monday, November 28, 2016
	Smartbook access	2		T. Robertson	Hi Tommie!Remember that I will spend the first night of the study group doing orientation. :)See you tomorrow night!Marie Herman, CAP-OM, ACS by M. Herman Monday, November 28, 2016
	The 2017 Smart Study Guide	1		P. Taylor	Hi, Pearl,I'm sorry to hear of this issue. Please contact me directly at rachel.reynolds@iaap-hq.org; I will be happy to work with you on a solution.Thank you! by R. Suman Thursday, November 10, 2016
	Re-certification Points	3		B. Figg	Quick question Barbara... I prefer not to wait until the last minute to see if all my points will count. I've got four years worth of hours. Can I submit early and if there's an issue, I'll know and can course correct? Will we ever get off of spreadsheets and be able to submit online?? by C. Bynon Friday, November 4, 2016
	CAP-OM Certification 2016	7		L. Bradley	Woo hoo!!! I love being a part of these journeys! It is a lot of work sitting for both tests, but it's so exciting to have it all come to fruition successfully. Congratulations!!! I am so proud of you. by M. Herman Wednesday, October 19, 2016
	One journey’s completed	3		E. Wood	Woo hoo!!! I am so very proud of you and so happy to have been able to share the journey with you. On to the OM and recertification!!! :D by M. Herman Wednesday, October 19, 2016
	Difference 2016 and 2017 study guides?	1		K. Burroughs, MBA	Hello Katie,We made improvements to the 2017 edition based on candidate feedback and added more resources available online but the subject-matter covered did not change a great deal. You will be fine using the 2016 edition just make sure that is not your only source. No one source will completely prepare a candidate for success. Thank you,Barbara by Barbara Weathers, MA Thursday, October 13, 2016
	FREE WEBINAR - Certification Options for Admin Pros	13		M. Herman	I expanded the number of slots a bit. Technically it's over the full amount but there are always no shows with free webinars and some people just sign up for the recording. :) by M. Herman Sunday, September 25, 2016
	The Path To CAP Certification Infographic	6		M. Herman	K.Gepper, I am actually leading a free webinar on Certification Options for Administrative Professionals on September 27. I'll be discussing the CAP and MOS certifications and will give information on my study groups too. I am going to post a separate thread about it, but you can register here: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EC57DB8086463DThanks everyone for the comments on the infographic. This is the first one I have ever designed. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. :)Libby, I think there's several factors at play, including the release of the body of knowledge, which makes it easier to figure out the areas of the test as a whole. I do agree though that the increase in study groups online has helped with the pass rates (not just mine LOL, though I like to think that has made a contribution as well). Marie by M. Herman Wednesday, September 14, 2016
	Crisp Fifty-Minute Series Books for Sale	0		Not J. A Member	SOLD! Thanks for all the interest. by Not J. A Member Monday, September 5, 2016
	OM 2017	8		Barbara Weathers, MA	Keep the questions come. Certification is important to career-minded administrative professional. by J. Cocco Tuesday, August 30, 2016
	Albuquerque, NM ~ Study for March CAP together or Share Advice?	1		K. Madrid	Please note that Horizon Presentations is currently preparing facilitator materials for anyone interested in facilitating a LAN study group.http://www.horizonpresentatios.com by B. Shaw Wednesday, August 24, 2016
	Broward area - Sitting for Sept CAP: Interested in meeting weekly to study?	1		D. Pringle	Hi Debbie, I hope you are able to find someone to study with locally. I would strongly recommend that you plan to meet weekly if at all possible. With only 9 weeks left until the test, time is definitely ticking. I am not sure if Debbie Bridge is leading a study group this go around, but she is in Florida. I am leading a virtual study group if you would like to join it. All prior sessions have been recorded, but you would have a lot of reading to catch up on. Marie by M. Herman Wednesday, June 29, 2016
	Prepare for Sept. 2016 CAP Exam	4		Samantha Bryant	Good afternoon,Welcome to IAAP. I applaud your decision to sit for CAP in September. There are many ways to prepare for certification exams and which you chose depends upon your unique learning style. A good starting point is the IAAP CAP Study Guide. It takes the CAP Body of Knowledge and expands on it, in addition to providing study tips and a competency assessment. No one source will completely prepare you for CAP, however if you start with a solid guide to the exam subject-matter, a dedicated study schedule, and additional resources (textbooks, study groups, etc), you will set your self up for success. Best wishes,Barbara by Barbara Weathers, MA Tuesday, June 28, 2016
	CAP Recertification - Crisp Books	1		P. Bishop	Found them. They're in the Online Store. by P. Bishop Thursday, June 16, 2016

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