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Advocacy

AACAP leadership serves as a voice for career education admissions in supporting the profession. To this end, members will receive relevant updates on higher education trends and issues impacting schools, colleges, universities, students and admission professionals.

Education

AACAP is dedicated to the education and development of admission professionals working at post-secondary schools across the country. Training and educating admission staff at post-secondary institutions will increase the quality of the service schools provide prospective students and help students choose the right school for their education.

To achieve these training and education ends, AACAP offers a wide variety of professional development resources to its individual members and member organizations.

These educational resources include:

Webinars – AACAP provides its members access to live and pre-recorded webinars covering an array of topics relevant to higher education and the admissions profession. Webinars provide information to expand knowledge and skill development.

Workshops & Conferences – AACAP offers regional and national workshops and conferences to expand learning networking opportunities for AACAP members and their organizations.

Admissions Leadership Development Academy

As the AACAP membership grows and new admissions innovations become available, the AACAP will seek to offer an increasing number of resources. Check back frequently for updates in the resources offered by the AACAP.

For more information about these services or to inquire about membership, please email J. Norris

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Become A Certified Admissions Professional (CAP)

Whether you’ve been working in the field of admissions for decades or you’re new to the profession, you can stand out from the crowd and inspire confidence with your organization and students by earning your national certification. This 1-hour exam covers 4 key competency areas including: Ethics and Standards of Good Practice, Effective Communication Skills, Reasoning and Problem Solving, and Regulations and Compliance. We recognize the important role admission professionals play in helping students interested in career education find the right fit. Until now, there hasn’t been universal recognition of the knowledge and experience necessary to be successful in this pivotal role. AACAP is proud to provide this opportunity through the certification credential.

GET STARTED!

Once you become a member of AACAP, there are two options to take the exam:

  • Option 1: If you’re ready to go, simply click here to join AACAP and receive information to take the exam. (this will link to AACAP app form then to Cyanna for payment and access to exam)
  • Option 2: If you’d like some prep prior to taking the exam, we offer admissions training and a regulatory/compliance course through our trusted partners (not required)

ADMISSIONS PREPARATION

CHEP Certification Program

The Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) credential recognizes employees of career-oriented institutions who strive for excellence in their respective positions. The CHEP certification is awarded by Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) and the CHEP in Admissions is reviewed and endorsed by Association for the Advancement of the College Admissions Profession (AACAP). Participants can enroll in any course at any time to meet their individual training needs. Completion of each course provides a digital badge and a certificate of completion with 4 hours of continuing education credit. To earn the CHEP certification in Admissions, participants must complete 12 courses from a select list with a minimum of 6 courses selected from the core training area. Upon completion of the CHEP certification in Admissions participants will be able to:

  • Follow the Institution’s Policy and Procedures for the Admissions Process
  • Demonstrate Compliant and Ethical Behavior
  • Assist Students to Pursue their Educational and Career Goals
  • Serve Special Needs of Students
  • Demonstrate Student Focus Beyond Admissions
  • Demonstrate Effective Communication Skills
  • Demonstrate Effective Self-Management Skills

Regulations and Compliance Prep

Cyanna – Regulations and Compliance Course (need link from Cyanna) This course is designed to prepare individuals for the compliance and regulation segment of the Certified Admission Professional (CAP) credential exam offered through the Association for the Advancement of the College Admissions Profession (AACAP). Content includes key regulations and compliance standards for admission professionals facilitating the admissions process for students interested in pursuing career and technical education.

Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national organization serving postsecondary career education schools, staff , and most importantly, our students! We are a voluntary membership organization that serves as the national voice for the for-profit higher education sector. Today, more than 600 campuses across the nation are represented through their school’s membership.

Our member schools provide skills-based education opportunities to nontraditional students, particularly veterans, working mothers, and parents, to help them open doors and secure employment in today’s workforce. These schools equip students with the career skills they need to succeed – from allied health and nursing, to mechanics, welding, culinary arts, cosmetology, truck driving, veterinary medicine and beyond!

https://www.career.org/