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Administrative Professionals Certifications
Specific certifications and certification providers in the administrative industry
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Among the certifications offered in the administrative field:
Issued by the International Association of Administrative Professionals:
- Certified Professional Secretary (CPS)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) rating.
Issued by the International Virtual Assistants Association:
- IVAA Certified Virtual Assistant designation (temporarily unavailable)
- Certified Real Estate Support Specialist
Issued by the National Association of Legal Secretaries:
- Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS)
- Certified Professional Legal Secretary (PLS)
Issued by Microsoft:
- Microsoft Office Specialist
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