Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE)

Put your career into motion with PACE.

Grow and expand on in-demand skills needed to support executives and teams in today’s evolving business climate.

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About

Why PACE?

ASAP recognizes that being an administrative professional is more than a job. Earning your PACE certification enables you to demonstrate your depth of knowledge, expertise, and commitment. It positions you as a highly credible professional who is serious about your career in the administrative field. Professionals who earn their PACE are statistically more in demand by employers, giving them an edge in hiring, compensation, and promotions.

Looking for more data on why certification matters for administrative professionals? Check out our latest State of the Profession Report.

2023 Report

What is PACE?

PACE is the American Society of Administrative Professional’s certification program and is recognized by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Our program is taught through an interactive, e-learning platform and is comprised of 4 learning modules.

Interpersonal Communication

  • Components of communication, persuasion, and influence
  • Effectively voicing ideas, opinions, and objections
  • Relationship and conflict management
  • Elements of exceptional business writing
  • Confidentiality and ethics in a support role

 

Task & Project Management

  • Principles of project, task, and time management
  • Strategies for managing some of your most common and complicated projects and tasks, such as event and meeting planning, travel, and email
  • Valuable tools and best practices for managing your physical and virtual space

 

Computer & Internet Technology

  • To effectively communicate with IT teams using effective terminology
  • Video conferencing best practices
  • Business trends in data storage, AI, IOT, Extended Reality, and robotics
  • Basics of software suites and licensing, operating systems, and cloud storage
  • Proper use of technology, intellectual property, and copyright guidelines for using web content

 

Management Skills

  • How to think critically, solve problems effectively, and make decisions efficiently
  • How to improve quality while maintaining productivity
  • Techniques for leading and getting results from others

 

 

Enrollment Includes:

1 year to complete the courses and take the exam

3 attempts to pass

*individuals who need reasonable learning accommodations can request them here.

 

Skills You Will Gain

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Task & project management
  • Event & meeting planning
  • Video conferencing
  • Virtual office management
  • Leadership
  • Business writing
  • Internet security
  • Problem solving

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Programs

How You'll Learn

What's your learning style?

PACE Seal

PACE

Need some solo time?

Our base PACE enrollment is self-guided and includes the following resources to help you along the way:

Digital Study Guide

PACE Study Kit

Training Videos

PACE Online Community

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PACE+ Seal

PACE+

Learn better together?

Our PACE+ program offers you additional resources that connect you with peers during your studies. This program includes:

Digital Study Guide

PACE Study Kit

Advanced Training Videos

PACE Online Community

Practice Exam

Prep Course Enrollment & Workbook

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Help your administrative team achieve new levels of performance.

Have a team of 25+ looking to earn their certification?

When your entire administrative department or team is employing the same techniques and procedures, you can achieve performance breakthroughs that make your entire organization look better. 

See how PACE for Teams can help your group!

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Enrollment Options

 

PACE Seal

PACE Enrollment

$475

Digital Study Guide

PACE Study Kit

Training Videos

PACE Online Community

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Best Value

PACE+ Seal

PACE+

$650

Digital Study Guide

PACE Study Kit

Advanced Training Videos

PACE Online Community

Practice Exam

Prep Course Enrollment & Workbook

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PACE Seal

PACE for Teams

Connect for Pricing

Digital Study Guide

PACE Study Kit

Advanced Training Videos

PACE Online Community

Practice Exam

Prep Course Enrollment & Workbook

Admin Management Features

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FAQ's

Get Your Questions Answered

Read our extensive library of PACE FAQ's and get all of your questions answered today!

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Still have questions or need help getting approval? We're here to help! Schedule your free PACE consultation with a PACE Training Advisor.

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