--- title: AP Specialist Cert. (Exam Incl.) description: Get ready for the IOFM's Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) certification. Master intermediate financial operations skills and enhance your career prospects. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Finance%20and%20Accounting.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Business [Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included)](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2463511626#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Finance%20and%20Accounting.png) # Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included) #### $1,399 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/accounts-payable-specialist-certification-exam-cost-included/) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 3 #### $1,399 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/accounts-payable-specialist-certification-exam-cost-included/) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 30 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 91 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Industry Certification ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Intermediate #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description This online course will prepare you for the Institute of Finance & Management's (IOFM) Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) certification. This associate-level certification focuses on intermediate financial operations skills. Today's companies employ certified accounts payable professionals to ensure their expenses are accurately paid. With APS certification, you demonstrate your understanding of invoices, payments, T&E, Automation, and other key functions to potential employers. If you're new to the AP industry or plan to advance your career, the Accounts Payable Specialist course is for you. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - Learn about best practices, accounts payable, internal controls, and tax and regulatory matters - Identify process improvements in the accounts payable function - Become familiar with automation technology and how it affects your profession How you will benefit: - Higher earning power - certified AP professionals earn more than their non-certified peers. - Sharper skills - certification builds skills - from fundamentals to advanced AP practices. - More respect - certification places you in an exclusive group of AP professionals whose skills are proven to meet a global standard of excellence. - A stronger resume - certification demonstrates that you've gone above and beyond to develop your skills and that you meet a rigorous training standard. #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) ##### Prerequisites The Accounts Payable Specialist Certification course is specifically designed to help individuals with prior AP knowledge become certified. IOFM recommends that you meet one of the following for APS certification: - No degree = 3 yrs. AP experience - 2-year degree = 2 yrs. AP experience - 4-year degree = 1 yr. AP experience #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/accounts-payable-specialist-certification-exam-cost-included/) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $1,399 ##### Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/accounts-payable-specialist-certification-exam-cost-included/)