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Certification Passes

Certification Pass Options

EA Ignite offers a variety of certification passes to help you take the next step by earning a credential that recognizes your expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence. With an EA Ignite Certification Pass, your days are all about focused, instructor-led certification training. Once courses wrap up for the day, you’ll be able to join evening events—like the Welcome Reception. Please note: daytime EA Ignite sessions are not included. 

Explore your options below to see how you can return home with both new skills and official certification.

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS):

Associate Certification bootcamp is an immersive, hands-on workshop designed for professionals who want to maximize their technical proficiency and earn a globally recognized credential: the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification. 

Career Stage: Partnering

Strategic Executive Administrator Certification (SEAC):​

The professional credential for executive admins looking to elevate their strategic impact, validating high-level executive support and business operations skills. Backed by insights from the largest benchmarking survey in the profession, researched and published by ASAP, SEAC is built differently — and built for you.

Career Stage: Partnering, Leading

Nova Chief of Staff Certification

Intended for aspiring leaders ready to function at the highest levels of a company. Through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of the Chief of Staff role, Nova’s acclaimed course builds confidence and competence for aspiring and current Chiefs of Staff, as well as those looking to have a more significant impact in their current role.

Career Stage: Leading

Compare Certifications

While every certification pass includes a similar format of immersive onsite training, pre- and post-event touchpoints, and access to dedicated Certification Support, the agenda and curriculum vary by certification.

ASAP Career Stage

Partnering

Who is this for?

All Administrative Professionals

Focus Areas

Computer & Internet Technology, Executive Project Management, Task & Project Management

Final Assessment

Self Scheduled & Proctored Online Exam Post Event

Access to General Conference Program

Partial access

Online Coursework

Delivered in ASAP account (available post-event)

Pre-Work Before Event

Delivered via email. Essential to full onsite experience. Post-work required

ASAP Career Stage

Partnering, Leading

Who is this for?

Executive Admins

Focus Areas

Executive Operations, Business & Financial Acumen, Applied Technology (Including AI & Automation), & Modern Leadership Strategies

Final Assessment

Online Exam (open-book 120 questions, 90 minutes)

Access to General Conference Program

Partial Access

Online Coursework

Delivered in ASAP Account (available pre-event)

Pre-Work Before Event

Recommended, but Optional

ASAP Career Stage

Leading

Who is this for?

EAs and aspiring Chiefs of Staff

Focus Areas

Business Planning, Events, Communications, Storytelling, Presenting, & Executive Project Management

Final Assessment

Pre-Course Work & Capstone Project

Access to General Conference Program

Minimal access

Online Coursework

Delivered in Nova’s course platform (available pre-event)

Pre-Work Before Event

Required Pre-Work

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