Certified Association Executive Program
Ready to achieve a new level of professional growth and recognition? The Certified Association Executive (CAE) program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management. Founded in 1960, the CAE program stands as a mark of excellence and has evolved to reflect what it takes to manage an association in today's challenging climate.
Getting the CAE isn't simply a one time thing, but an ongoing commitment to professional growth. Professionals holding the designation pledge to continually advance their knowledge and achieve higher levels of excellence in association management. CAEs must also actively advance, support and promote association membership and the association profession as a whole.
Beginning in fall 2003, the CAE program undertook a comprehensive study to identify the knowledge essential for today's professionals to succeed in association management. The findings of this study were used to structure the CAE examination beginning in May 2005.
A job analysis will be conducted in 2008 to support a new Authoritative Literature list and Exam Content Outline to be introduced by 2010.
The Essential Credential in Association Management - By earning the CAE, you are preparing yourself for continued success in your association management career.
- CAEs are universally recognized as exemplary association executives held to the highest standards.
- Professionals holding the CAE designation actively advance, support, and promote association membership and the profession of association management through word and deed.
If you've made the commitment to make association management your career, you should consider obtaining your CAE. You can start by reviewing the eligibility requirements and application. You'll enjoy these important benefits:
- Drives professional self-confidence: 70 % of CAE test takers report enhancing knowledge, improving advancement opportunities, and evaluating their status in their current position as their motivation.
- Widespread value and recognition: particularly among your board leaders, members, and those involved in hiring nonprofit professionals including executive recruiters and association HR directors.
- Opens doors and creates connections: through a range of CAE-only events and increased volunteer leadership opportunities through ASAE & The Center and local, state, and regional association professional societies.
Learn More:
CAE Exam Content Outline
Overview of CAE Knowledge Study
CAE Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility Requirements
Exam Fees
Exam Information & Dates
CAE Certification Commission Roster
CAE Authoritative Literature
Certified Association Executives
Winter 2008 Class of CAEs
Summer 2008 Class of CAEs
CAE Candidate Handbook
CAE Speciality Merchandise Form
Certification Activity Statistics
CAE Policies & Procedures Renew:
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