Kansas City, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/24/2018 -- International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Receives Accreditation of its Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

The NCCA accredited the IAAP CAP Program for a five-year period, expiring 4/30/2023, during its recent meeting.

Founded in 1942, IAAP, is a professional certification organization acting in the public interest by establishing and enforcing education, examination, experience and ethics requirements for certification. Currently, 5,973 admins are certified to use the CAP designation.

IAAP received NCCA accreditation of its CAP Program by submitting an application demonstrating the program's compliance with the NCCA's Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. NCCA is the accrediting body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (formerly the National Organization for Competency Assurance). Since 1977, the NCCA has been accrediting certifying programs based on the highest quality standards in professional certification to ensure the programs adhere to modern standards of practice in the certification industry.

To purchase a copy of the standards, please visit http://www.credentialingexcellence.org/ncca.

There are more than 270 NCCA-accredited programs that certify individuals in a wide range of professions and occupations including nurses, financial professionals, respiratory therapists, counselors, emergency technicians, crane operators and more. Of ICE's more than 330 organizational members, over 120 of them have accredited programs.

ICE's mission is to advance credentialing through education, standards, research, and advocacy to ensure competence across professions and occupations. NCCA was founded as a commission whose mission is to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of a variety of certification programs that assess professional competence. NCCA uses a peer review process to: establish accreditation standards; evaluate compliance with these standards; recognize programs which demonstrate compliance; and serve as a resource on quality certification.

ICE and NCCA are located at 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036-3309; telephone 202/367-1165; facsimile 202/367-2165; website http://www.credentialingexcellence.org.

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Kansas City, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/01/2017 -- Today IAAP introduced Dr. Veronica Cochran as the new CEO. Veronica has served in a variety of managerial and executive leadership roles over the last 20 years within leading organizations. Most recently, Veronica founded L.I.F.E. Concepts, an organization that specializes in leadership development and advancement. It was through L.I.F.E. Concepts that Veronica teamed up with IAAP. She developed a shared passion for IAAP's purpose and vision, which led to her eventual interest in the IAAP CEO position.

"The IAAP board embarked on our search for the next CEO knowing we need someone who has a strong passion for and understanding of our profession. We found our champion and advocate for the profession in Veronica," says IAAP Chair, Dawn Becker, CAP, OM.

Says Cochran in regards to the new position, "From the moment I began my first partnership project with IAAP through L.I.F.E. Concepts, I knew it was only the beginning of something much bigger. As time went on, I began to realize just how right I was about that. The administrative profession is the backbone of industry and a profession that has been undervalued for far too long. I see admins as leaders, business partners, and critical members of the executive team. I share that vision with IAAP and I am honored to take my partnership with IAAP to a whole new level by coming on board as CEO."

The timing for Cochran's hire couldn't have been better, as IAAP has adopted a new strategic plan. This new plan provides a clear direction for the organization. But, more importantly, the strategic plan addresses the needs of those in the profession. IAAP's core purpose is to provide education, certification, and leadership development to administrative professionals. The vision is to advance the administrative profession through advocacy and empowerment. IAAP, with the help of their new CEO, is prepared to propel the administrative profession to new heights.

"Veronica will take our new core purpose, vision, and goals and turn them into action and success," says Becker.

About IAAP
For 75 years, IAAP, a non-profit association, has been dedicated to helping office and administrative professionals advance their career in a demanding and ever-changing business environment. From specialized online and offline training programs and a first-of-its-kind certification program, to valuable networking and industry leading events, IAAP has provided the knowledge, skills, and insights that build toward job advancement, success, and recognition. Today, IAAP represents a wide range of administrative professionals who work in many industries throughout North America and even globally.

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