APC offers a variety of certification passes to help you take the next step by earning a credential that recognizes your expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Explore your options below to see how you can return home with both new skills and official certification.
Thinking about advancing your career? Review the four PACE modules with a live instructor and ask questions along the way. Professionals who earn their PACE are statistically more in demand by employers, giving them an edge in hiring, compensation, and promotions.
Associate Certification bootcamp is an immersive, hands-on workshop designed for professionals who want to maximize their technical proficiency and earn a globally recognized credential: the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification.
Career Stage: Partnering
Intended for aspiring leaders ready to function at the highest levels of a company. Through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of the Chief of Staff role, Nova’s acclaimed course builds confidence and competence for aspiring and current Chiefs of Staff, as well as those looking to have a more significant impact in their current role.
While every certification pass includes a similar format of immersive onsite training, pre- and post-event touchpoints, and the support of a dedicated Certification Concierge, the agenda and curriculum vary by certification.
Assisting, Supporting
All Administrative Professionals
Interpersonal Communication, Task & Project Management, Computer & Internet Technology, Management Skills
Online Exam (120 questions, 90 minutes)
Partial access
Delivered in ASAP E-Learning Center (available pre-event)
Recommended, but optional
Partnering
All Administrative Professionals
Computer & Internet Technology, Executive Project Management, Task & Project Management
Self Scheduled & Proctored Online Exam Post Event
Partial access
Delivered in ASAP account (available post-event)
Delivered via email. Essential to full onsite experience. Post-work required
Leading
EAs and aspiring Chiefs of Staff
Business Planning, Events, Communications, Storytelling, Presenting, & Executive Project Management
Pre-Course Work & Capstone Project
Minimal access
Delivered in Nova’s course platform (available pre-event)
Essential to full onsite experience
Discover the many training pass options that we offer! There is something for everyone.
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