Benefits to an individual:
· Local and international network of colleagues, trainers, experts and managers gives members essential information and insights on office trends and best business practices.
· The award-winning OfficePRO magazine , published eight-times a year, contains a wealth of information on new technologies, career development, productivity tips, office product reviews and other news you can use.
· Seminars and conferences Annual events offering a wide array of educational workshops and hands-on training including the International Convention and Education Forum (summer) and Professional Education Conferences (spring). In addition, IAAP Districts, Divisions, and Chapters hold events and activities at various times of the year.
· Personal and professional development resources members receive exclusive discounts on more than 250 books and self-study courses, many providing the Continuing Education Unit (CEU). IAAP's Complete Office Handbook is considered to be the definitive reference book for today's electronic office. Online training courses and Online Associate Degree program are also available.
· Professional certification achieving certification through IAAP is the internationally recognized standard of excellence. IAAP offers the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) rating and recently introduced the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) program. Topic areas for IAAP certification programs include economics, accounting, business law, office technology and administration, communications, and organizational planning.
· Service and support from the International Headquarters in Kansas City Full-time staff is available to assist with member services, professional development advice, personalized education, and other programs and services. IAAP also disseminates research and serves as a clearinghouse for information on the administrative profession.
· Other local chapter benefits Division and chapter newsletters; chapter program schedule, team of local experts on a variety of subjects; community service; local merchant relationships; mentoring opportunities, and more.
· Awareness that it isn't "just a job" -- it is a career and you're in control of it and responsible for it.
· Exposure to other professionals outside your company to help expand your interpersonal skills and comfort levels -- you can call upon a network of professionals to determine the best way to accomplish a task or receive advice -- so you don't have to keep reinventing the wheel. In addition, the IAAP global network is very useful when execs are going to other cities and/or countries and you can contact an IAAP member for information about a particular area.
· Leadership opportunities through participation in chapter activities (can be everything from public speaking, to project management, to strategic planning, to event planning -- skills you might not learn on the job or through training provided to admins by employers).
· Discounts on educational products and resources that have been created, reviewed and/or selected especially for admins (also shows what skills you ought to be mastering to keep up-to-date as a professional and the sequence of skills required to move up the career ladder).
· Access to information on the latest trends and research for the profession, such as reviews of new computer software releases, previews of new responsibilities admins may be assuming, benchmarking details from other companies, best practices, and more.
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