What is IAAP?International Association of Administrative Professionals - Founded in 1942 as National Secretaries Association, the International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®) is the world’s leading organization of office professionals with over 40,000 members and affiliates in 700+ chapters worldwide. The association works in partnership with employers to promote excellence and recognition of the profession. IAAP is the originator and sponsor of Administrative Professionals Week® and Administrative Professionals Day® observed the last week of April each year.The IAAP mission is to be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, proficiency, expertise and influence.IAAP’s purpose is to provide information, education and training and to set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective.The objectives of IAAP are to elevate the standards of all administrative professions and to promote their working relationships with management through continuing education, authorized programs and publications.Benefits of Membership in IAAP...Membership in IAAP provides outstanding benefits and services to meet your professional and personal needs. Take a look at the benefits you will gain as a professional member of the premier organization for administrative professionals.Get Connected - IAAP offers exceptional networking and professional development activities through its 700+ chapters and affiliate associations worldwide. You'll connect with peers from virtually every type of business or service, small office or large corporation. You'll have many opportunities to develop close-knit relationships with colleagues who can help to answer questions and find solutions to problems you face on the job. In addition, there are also numerous opportunities to sharpen your skills in event planning, public speaking, leadership, teamwork, and organizational development.Keep Up With the Latest Trends - IAAP’s award-winning OfficePRO® magazine, published eight times per year, contains cutting-edge information on trends in office administration, new technology, and career development. OfficePRO® keeps readers informed and up-to-date on a wide variety of workplace issues and shows you how to do things better, faster, and cheaper. With membership in IAAP, you will have access to IAAP Bits and Bytes electronic newsletter, a publication that focuses on current events in the association, upcoming conferences and events, research findings, media coverage, and member activities. Obtain Professional Certification - Become certified in your chosen profession and be recognized as a top-level office administrator. IAAP’s certification program is the most widely recognized standard of excellence in the world. IAAP members receive special discounts on certification study materials and resources. For more information about professional certification through IAAP, visit the certification section of the IAAP Web site.Attend Seminars, Conferences, and Special Events - IAAP’s annual conferences and seminars are your ticket to excellence. The International Convention and Education Forum, held in a different city each summer, offers a wide array of educational workshops and international networking. In addition, IAAP chapters and divisions also hold regular educational events at various times during the year.
International Association of Administrative Professionals - Founded in 1942 as National Secretaries Association, the International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®) is the world’s leading organization of office professionals with over 40,000 members and affiliates in 700+ chapters worldwide. The association works in partnership with employers to promote excellence and recognition of the profession. IAAP is the originator and sponsor of Administrative Professionals Week® and Administrative Professionals Day® observed the last week of April each year.
The IAAP mission is to be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, proficiency, expertise and influence.
IAAP’s purpose is to provide information, education and training and to set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective.The objectives of IAAP are to elevate the standards of all administrative professions and to promote their working relationships with management through continuing education, authorized programs and publications.
Benefits of Membership in IAAP...Membership in IAAP provides outstanding benefits and services to meet your professional and personal needs. Take a look at the benefits you will gain as a professional member of the premier organization for administrative professionals.
Get Connected - IAAP offers exceptional networking and professional development activities through its 700+ chapters and affiliate associations worldwide. You'll connect with peers from virtually every type of business or service, small office or large corporation. You'll have many opportunities to develop close-knit relationships with colleagues who can help to answer questions and find solutions to problems you face on the job. In addition, there are also numerous opportunities to sharpen your skills in event planning, public speaking, leadership, teamwork, and organizational development.Keep Up With the Latest Trends - IAAP’s award-winning OfficePRO® magazine, published eight times per year, contains cutting-edge information on trends in office administration, new technology, and career development. OfficePRO® keeps readers informed and up-to-date on a wide variety of workplace issues and shows you how to do things better, faster, and cheaper. With membership in IAAP, you will have access to IAAP Bits and Bytes electronic newsletter, a publication that focuses on current events in the association, upcoming conferences and events, research findings, media coverage, and member activities. Obtain Professional Certification - Become certified in your chosen profession and be recognized as a top-level office administrator. IAAP’s certification program is the most widely recognized standard of excellence in the world. IAAP members receive special discounts on certification study materials and resources. For more information about professional certification through IAAP, visit the certification section of the IAAP Web site.Attend Seminars, Conferences, and Special Events - IAAP’s annual conferences and seminars are your ticket to excellence. The International Convention and Education Forum, held in a different city each summer, offers a wide array of educational workshops and international networking. In addition, IAAP chapters and divisions also hold regular educational events at various times during the year.
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