Certification

2020 Certification Updates

Open forum drop-in sessions happen every Wednesday via Zoom. RSVP for a Certification Drop-In Session online.

The November/December Exam Session runs November 9 - December 11 and will begin accepting applications October 28. Kryterion Test Centers are reopening, Kyrterion Online Remote Proctoring is available (some exceptions apply), IAAP Privately Proctored Exams are available to everyone, and IAAP Hosted Exam Event are listed as they are organized. 
 

A Guide To Certification

Please follow this Certification Guide to obtaining your IAAP credentials:

1. Determine if you are ready to take the exam
   • Read the overview of each credential
     • CPACC Overview
     • WAS Overview
     • CPABE Overview
   • Review the Content Outline and Body of Knowledge to gauge your familiarity with the topics in each credential program
     • CPACC Content Outline
     • CPACC Body of Knowledge (opens PDF)
     • WAS Content Outline
     • WAS Body of Knowledge (opens PDF)
     • CPABE Content Outline
     • Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
     • • CPACC Frequently Asked Questions
       • WAS Frequently Asked Questions
       • CPABE Frequently Asked Questions
2. Decide where and how you will take your exam
   • Kryterion Online Remote Proctoring & Kryterion Test Centers (test centers are reopening)
   • Privately Proctored Exams
   • Hosted Exams
   • Accommodations and Accessibility
3. Apply for the exam
   • IAAP offers six exams schedules each calendar year for CPACC & WAS
   • Choose a date that works for your schedule and includes six to eight weeks to study and prepare
   • Explore the 2020 exam schedules
   • Review the open applications
   • Learn about what is on an IAAP CPACC & WAS exam application
4. Pay for the exam
   • Exam pricing
   • Exam discounts
   • Payment options
5. Prepare for the exam
   • IAAP has collected resources to help you build your knowledge so you can be ready to take the exam
     • Prepare for CPACC
     • Prepare for WAS
6. Take the exam
   • Exams are two-hours and include multiple-choice questions
7. About IAAP Certification Exam development & results
   • Learn more about exam results
   • Exam results are emailed four (4) to six (6) weeks from the close of each exam schedule
8. Share your credentials
   • Become part of the IAAP Certified Professional Directory (opt in on application)
   • Add your credential to your social media, web, and email (instructions will be emailed after test results)
   • Provide your postal address to receive a printed letter of support and certificate
9. Maintain your certification
   • IAAP credentials require Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAECs)
   • Read more about CPACC, WAS, and CPWA renewal requirements
   • Get answers to frequently asked questions about maintaining and renewing your IAAP credential(s)

Additional Certification Questions