Business and Administrative Services

Certification is an assessment process that demonstrates an individual has the skills and knowledge to successfully meet the performance standards established by an industry for an occupational area. The certifications contained in this section are organized by industry sector with links to the certifying entity.

Occupation
Certification
Certification Contact
Administrative Professional

Certified Administrative Professional

Certified Professional Secretary

International Association of Administrative Professionals
Phone: 816-891-6600
Email:  certification@iaap-hp.org
Web:    www.iaap-hq.org

Office and Administrative Support

Certified Forms Systems Professional
Business Forms Management Association International
Phone: (503) 2273393
Email:  bfma@bfma.org
Web:    www.bfma.org

Business Accountant 

Accredited Business Accountant

Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
Phone: 888-289-7763
Email:  info@acatcredentials.org
Web:    www.acatcredentials.org

Tax Preparer 

Accredited Tax Advisor

Accredited Tax Preparer

Elder Care Specialist
Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
Phone: 888-289-7763
Email:  info@acatcredentials.org
Web:    www.acatcredentials.org

Fleet Manager 

Certified Automotive Fleet Manager

National Association of Fleet Managers, Inc.
Phone: 609-720-0882
Email:  info@nafa.org
Web:    www.nafa.org

Freight Forwarder

Cargo Transportation Basics Certification

Cargo Security and Insurance Certification

Ocean and Through Intermodal Transportation Cert.

Regulation of U.S. Exports Certification

Certified in Export/Import Transactions

Certified Ocean Freight Forwarder (COF)

U.S. Export Clearance Certification

National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc.
Phone: 202-466-0222
Email:  staff@ncbfaa.org    
Web:    www.ncbfaa.org

Human Resource Professional

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Society for Human Resource Management
Phone: 703-548-3440
Web:    www.shrm.org

Materials Management Professional

Certification in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM)

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Certified Supply Chain Professional

The Association for Operations Management
Phone: 800-444-2742 or 703-354-8851
Email:  service@apicshq.org
Web:    www.apics.org

Mail Manager

Certified Mail Manager

In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association
Phone: 816-902-4762
Email:  ipmainfo@ipma.org
Web:    www.ipma.org

Payroll Professional

Certified Payroll Professional

Fundamental Payroll Certification

American Payroll Association
Phone: 210-226-4600
Email:  APA@americalpayroll.org
Web: www.americanpayroll.org

Purchasing Professional

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Institute for Supply Management
Phone: 800-888-6276
Email:  kcollins@ism.ws
Web:    www.ism.ws