What is the IAAP?

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is a not-for-profit professional association with 40,000 members and affiliates and 600+ chapters worldwide. The association works in partnership with employers to promote excellence. 

Its members include administrative assistants, executive secretaries, office coordinators, information specialists, and related administrative professionals. Many corporations, educational institutions, students, and international affiliate organizations also belong to IAAP.

IAAP membership benefits include access to research findings, OfficePro^® magazine, discounts on educational products and services, IAAP Bits & Bytes newsletter, Internet Web Site (www.iaap-hq.org ), service and support from IAAP World Headquarters staff, member affinity programs, and much more.

IAAP annual membership dues are very reasonable and a good investment should a company decide to pay all or part of the dues for their administrative staff. In addition, IAAP sponsored seminars and workshops are excellent training vehicles for both employers and employees.

The IAAP mission is to be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence, and influence. The 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 IAAP's objectives are to elevate the standards of all administrative professions and to promote their working relationships with management through continuing education, authorized programs, and publications. The IAAP's vision is to inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence.