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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.
No prerequisites, plus instant enrollment and access so you can start learning today!
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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.
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 learning modules 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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How You'll Learn
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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
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
On-Demand Prep Class
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!
Enrollment Options
PACE Enrollment
$475
Digital Study Guide
PACE Study Kit
Training Videos
PACE Online Community
Best Value
PACE+
$650
Digital Study Guide
PACE Study Kit
Advanced Training Videos
PACE Online Community
Practice Exam
On-Demand Prep Class
PACE for Teams
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Digital Study Guide
PACE Study Kit
Advanced Training Videos
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