• I took my exam before June 1--you are due May 31st
• I took my exam after June 1--you are due November 30th

• Your due date is 3 years from your certification award date or last recertification date.

Recertification points are a measure of continuing education units- one hour equals one point. (You can earn points beginning in 15-minute increments.) You can earn recertification points in these categories.*

• Professional Development (all Professional Development points must relate directly to the CAP Body of Knowledge)
• Industry-Specific Professional Development
• Leadership

For more detailed information on what qualifies for recertification points, download the Recertification Handbook. Keep track of all the points you earn in the CAP Recertification Portal on your IAAP Profile.

You must have 36 recertification points by your due date to recertify. (An average of 12 points per year is recommended).

① Upload all qualifying recertification point details to the CAP Recertification Portal, which is accessed via the My Profile page, under the recertification portal link.

② Up to 180 days before your recertification due date, a recertify button will appear. (You MUST have the required amount of points entered to see the recertify button)

③ Click the recertify button and enter payment information.*
*If you are paying by check or having an employer pay your recertification fees, please fill out the Invoice Request form once your record reflects the necessary number of points. HQ cannot process invoice requests for individuals who do not have the required amount of points entered within the Recertification Portal. Once HQ receives payment, your recertification will be processed.

④ Once your recertification is processed, the system will update your due date within 2-4 weeks.

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• Online learning at Learn@IAAP
• Conferences * (Summit) (CAPstone)
• Branch or Region Events
• Academy for Leadership Development ( Aspire Leadership)
• Leadership Opportunities (Leading Through Service, Branch Director, Regional Director, BoD)

CAP designees can also earn recertification points outside of IAAP. As long as the content of the education aligns with Recertification Handbook .

• Be fully retired from the administrative profession including part-time, business consultant, or independent contractor.
• Complete the CAP (Ret.) Application Form and pay the one-time administrative fee of $175/IAAP members or $285/non-members.

• If your CAP was active within the last two years, submit a Reactivation Application, including payment details for the Reactivation Fee ($50/IAAP member or $100/non-member). You are exempt from meeting the recertification point requirement upon reactivation. Standard recertification requirements apply on your next due date.
• If your CAP was active over two years ago, you must apply, pay, and sit for the exam again to earn an active CAP. Should you choose not to take the CAP again, you must notify IAAP to remove your CAP (Ret.) credential.