No matter where you are in your professional journey, the Administrative Professionals Conference provides the skills, tools, and connections needed to grow.
Informed by the American Society of Administrative Professionals’ (ASAP) State of the Profession Report, the Career Stages Framework helps admins understand where they are and where they could go.
At APC, we design every session and experience with this framework in mind to meet you where you are and help you move forward.
This stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
At this stage, APs build on Assisting tasks with greater autonomy, such as managing projects and handling more complex day-to-day operations.
Here, the focus shifts from primarily tactical to more strategic contributions. APs at this stage collaborate on business plans, manage large projects, and may oversee teams.
This stage is where APs own large-scale initiatives. They advise senior executives as trusted business partners, lead strategic systems and teams, and drive innovation.
Our training topics are also derived from the American Society of Administrative Professionals’ (ASAP) State of the Profession Report. With expert-led instruction and hands-on learning, APC equips attendees to excel in their roles and redefine their value in any organization, at any career stage.
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
Communication & Operations
Technology & Innovation
Career Growth & Personal Branding
Focus on strong foundations, such as sessions in Technology & Innovation and Communication & Operations, to master essential tools and processes.
Transition into higher visibility and contribute strategically. We recommend sessions in Strategic Partnership & Leadership and Career Growth & Personal Branding.
Focus on leading change and influencing at scale. We recommend developing skills in Strategic Partnership & Leadership and Communication & Operations.
All training topics correlate with the ASAP Career Stages Framework. Here is how they apply:
| Training Topic | Applies Most Strongly To… |
| Strategic Partnership & Leadership | Partnering → Leading |
| Communication & Operations | All Stages: Assisting through Leading |
| Technology & Innovation | All Stages: Assisting through Leading |
| Career Growth & Personal Branding | Supporting → Partnering |
How Do the Career Stages Apply to Certifications at APC?
| Certification | Career Stage |
| PACE (Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence) | Assisting or Supporting; also, moving from Supporting → Partnering |
| NOVA Chief of Staff | Leading; also, moving from Partnering → Leading |
APC gives administrative professionals alignment — with where your role is headed, with what research says is needed, and with a clear path forward. At APC, you’ll experience learning that matches your current stage and helps you grow to the next. Save your spot today!
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Are you keeping up with the evolution of your profession? Here’s what the data says:
The average admin manages tasks across communication, project management, and executive support.
Mastery of strategic decision making, critical thinking, and leadership skills is more vital than ever.
Staying competitive means continually learning and adapting, especially with hybrid work now the norm for 45% of admins.
