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Gain a competitive edge and demonstrate your expertise with IAAPA Certification, the industry's gold standard for recognizing professionals with proven knowledge and skills. Join a global network of over 500 certified individuals, enhancing your career opportunities and credibility while showcasing your commitment to excellence in the attractions industry.
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- Attractions Safety Certification
- AI in Attractions Certification
Benefits to the Individual
Certification demonstrates commitment, competence, and credibility as a professional in the attractions industry.
Your knowledge and experience have been impartially validated.
Opens more opportunities for advancement.
Grants credential developed against ISO and ANSI standards.
Demonstrates your commitment to personal career growth and professional development in the attractions industry.
Benefits to the Organization
Organizations that support a team member’s journey to earning a certification realize many benefits.
Provides your organization with a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining attraction professionals.
Boosts internal and market-facing credibility.
Provides professional recognition for your team.
Contribute to the development path for your attraction professionals.
Increases employee engagement and productivity.
To earn your ICAP, you must pass a 200-question, multiple-choice assessment of your knowledge across five domains or pass all 5 ICAP Micro-Exams.
You only need 1-6 years of supervisory experience in the attractions industry to be eligible for the IAAPA Certified Attractions Professional (ICAP).
Facility Operations, Entertainment and Guest Relations
Revenue and Financial Management
Safety and Security
Marketing and Public Relations
HR and Management
Earning your IAAPA Certified Attractions Executive (ICAE) designation shows that you’re competent, confident and committed to your career.
You need 7 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 10 years without, to be eligible.
Once approved into the program, you have two years to pass your exam.
For the 70-question, multiple-choice exam, you will be given a case study similar to cases you would encounter on the job and must answer questions related to it.
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