What is IAAP?

The International  Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is the world’s largest association for administrative support staff, with over 600 chapters and 40,000 members and affiliates worldwide. For over 60 years, we have provided up-to-date research on office trends, cutting-edge publications, outstanding seminars and conferences, and top-notch resources to help administrative professionals enhance their skills and become more effective contributors to their employers.
 

Why do administrative professionals need an association?

Joining a professional association demonstrates your commitment to your career. Work is most rewarding when we do it with enthusiasm and give it our best. Through IAAP you will gain knowledge, confidence and contacts that will help you advance professionally. IAAP works to build a professional image of administrative professionals in the workplace.
 

Who can join?

IAAP membership is open to all persons working in secretarial and office administration positions, along with business educators, students, firms and educational institutions. There is no test of sponsorship required. Through IAAP qualified professionals can test for the certification rating, the benchmark of excellence in the administrative profession.
 

When/Where do you meet?

The Madison Chapter meets the third Thursday of each month in various locations throughout Dane County. Please see the Schedule of Events page for monthly meeting details.
 

How much does it cost?

Membership varies depending which Chapter you are affiliated with.  There are three categories of membership:
 

Professional - An employed secretary, administrative assistant or other qualified office professional, or a holder of the (CPS) Certified Professional Secretary® rating, or an employed teacher of business education.  (Average is $98 per year).
 

Associate - An individual, firm or educational institution that sustains the objectives of IAAP.  (Average is $140 per year).
 

Student - A member who is enrolled full-time as a student of business education.  (Average is $35 per year)
 

Many members successfully ask their employers to consider IAAP fees as part of their training budget for the year.
 

What do I get with a membership?

Access to a network of proactive administrative professionals for whom professional development is a top priority. Seminars and workshops: monthly chapter meetings and several dedicated seminars and workshops throughout the year. Magazines and newsletter:  OfficePro magazine, Wisconsin Division Dialog and the Madison Chapter newsletter.
 

What's the CPS/CAP program?

It's a self-study certification program achieved through a two-day exam administered each May and November. There are 4 parts: Finance and Business Law, Office Systems and Administration, Management, and Organizational Planning.
 

How do I find out more?

Attend a monthly meeting to meet the members and get a better understanding of what it's all about or Contact Us.