Hello, I'm new to IAAP and am planning to take the CAP exam either this fall or next Spring. I understand they have a list of books that they recommend to help you prepare and study. What books did YOU use to help you prep for the exam? Did you use ALL the books they suggested or did you pick and choose? I just want to make sure I don't end up buying books that I may not even use. Also, is there a book exchange program? I'm sure there are people with older copies of books (or even books less than a year old) that they aren't using and may want to sell at a discount - is there anything like that available? Thanks for your help!

Welcome to IAAP, Christine. Check out this free webinar offered by Marie Herman. It will answer many of your questions related to the CAP exam. http://mrhenterprises.com/CertOptions.shtml It's being offered on two dates, May 1 and May 14. Best wishes with your studies!

Welcome Christine to SocialLink.  Agree w/Ann's comments.  Best of luck in your certification endeavors.

I joined Marie's study group. She's an amazing facilitator and she gave us all of the information anyone could ever need to pass this exam using just the study guide, smartbook and free resources she's found around the internet. http://mrhenterprises.com/CAPStudyGroup.shtml The fall study group is open now. Check it out.

Welcome!  I highly recommend Marie's study group.  Best of luck

Hi Christine, welcome!  I've heard great things about Marie Herman's sessions.  Best wishes to you in obtaining your CAP.

HI Christine, I definitely encourage you to check out my free webinar on May 1 or May 14. Materials needed to prepare (as well as time commitment, etc.) are something I cover.

You should at the very least plan to purchase the IAAP HQ 2018 CAP study guide for the Fall exam. I do not know if they will update it between now and the spring 2020 exam, so if you plan to sit for that test you should probably hold off a bit to find out when the next version will be released.

As for the other books in the body of knowledge, if you plan to join a study group, check with what they require before you buy. If you plan to self-study, plan to pick up a few books. You definitely don't need ALL of them. There is a fair amount of redundancy in that list. I would at least get books in the areas where you aren't as strong or experienced. I think most people can get along with 3-4 books if they are self studying and be sufficiently prepared.

Marie

P.S. past students and colleagues, thank you so much for sharing information on my study groups and webinar. You guys are the BEST and I appreciate you so much!

Thanks for all the feedback. I've signed up for the webinar and look forward to it. Thanks!

Christine - the only book I used was the IAAP study guide book. It was from 3 years ago, but you are more than welcome to it if you'd like.

Liz

Christine, can it be shared?