Certification
2021 Certification Updates
Open forum drop-in sessions happen every Wednesday via Zoom. RSVP for a Certification Drop-In Session online.
- The January/Feburary Exam Session runs January 18 - February 26 with applications accepted through February 29.
- 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
IAAP Certifications are indicators of your commitment to the accessibility profession, industry, and community.
Please follow this Certification Guide to obtaining your IAAP credentials:
- Determine if you are ready to take the exam
- Read the overview of each credential
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- Pay for the exam
- Exam pricing
- Exam discounts
- Payment options
- Prepare for the exam
- IAAP has collected resources to help you build your knowledge so you can be ready to take the exam
- Take the exam
- Exams are two-hours and include multiple-choice questions
- 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
- 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
- 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
Contact: Samantha Evans, CAE, MBACertification Manager
+1-678-426-7645 (Office)
certification@accessibilityassociation.org
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