Certification

2021 Certification Updates

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

• The May/June Session is no longer accepting applications.
• The July/August Session will open for applications on 28 June.
• Kryterion Test Centers are open at about 50%, Kyrterion Online Remote Proctoring is available (some technical exceptions apply).
• IAAP Privately Proctored Exams are available to everyone.
• 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
     • ADS 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
     • CPABE Body of Knowledge (opens PDF)
     • ADS Content Outline
     • ADS Body of Knowledge (opens PDF) 
     • Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
       • CPACC Frequently Asked Questions
       • WAS Frequently Asked Questions
       • CPABE Frequently Asked Questions
       • ADS 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
   • Choose a date that works for your schedule and includes six to eight weeks to study and prepare
   • Explore the 2021 exam schedules
   • Review the open applications
   • Learn about what is on an IAAP 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
     • Prepare for CPABE
     • Prepare for ADS
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)
     • Learn about maintaining your IAAP credentials
     • Get answers to frequently asked questions about maintaining and renewing your IAAP credential(s)

Additional Certification Questions