The administrative professional career has been extremely good to me. I have over 30 years’ experience and have enjoyed each one of them. I have been blessed to serve in areas such as clinical research, AIDS research and have managed a world renown scientific journal. However, I have always avoided standardized tests whenever possible. So, why am I going to sit for the CAP at this point in my career? 1. Because of a very bright, talented, and encouraging co-worker challenged me. 2. To prove something to me. So, I take the challenge realizing that it will not be easy, especially since I am not only test shy; I am also the primary care giver for my mom who recently suffered a major stroke. However, I take the challenge because I can do this! I think I can! I can! I have had 30 plus good years as an assistant; however, the best is yet to come.

Your message is so inspiring and I am proud of you! My circumstances were fairly similar and I can tell you it felt wonderful to accomplish this. Go for it, and know that we're all cheering you on!

Best of luck in your certification journey.

Congratulations to you! I was also in the same situation I was a horrible test taker, had been 20 years since I took a test but the feeling you will have once you are done with that test is amazing! The self worth you feel and the knowledge you have gained while preparing for it is amazing!

Best wishes on your CAP certification journey.

Congratulations on taking this next step in your personal and professional development! You have a very diverse background, which will serve you well in this endeavor. You will probably be surprised to learn you already know more than you think you do. Best wishes with your studies!

I'm wishing you lots of success on your CAP certification journey! You got this!

thank you all very much