CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SECRETARY PROGRAM

The National Certified Professional Secretary (NCPS) rating is a clear indication of a person's status whether looking to advance in a present position or within the district. The NCPS rating is attained by passing a two-day examination administered twice a year the first Saturday in May and November. The examination consists of three parts which are as follows:

Part I	Finance	Economics	Accounting	Business Law
Part II	Office Systems and Administration	Office Technology	Office Administration	Business Communications
Part III	Management	Behavioral Science in Business	Human Resource Management	Organizations and Management

Miami-Dade Community College offers two 3 credit courses in preparation for the CPS exam. It is recommended that interested secretaries and business educators enroll in the CPS Examination Preparation courses prior to sitting for the examination. For information about the preparation courses, contact the Business and Technology Department at Miami-Dade Community College at (305) 237-8081.

Full-time secretaries who pass the National Certified Professional Secretary (NCPS) examination shall be eligible for a $1000 supplement. To receive the supplement, send the original copy of the NCPS Certificate to #9316 Non-Instructional Training, ATTN: Michelle Hicks-Levy