The CAE program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of association management.
Do you want to be a CAE? Join the select group of peers nationwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence and achievement.
CAE exam applications are available by calling ASAE Member Services at (202) 371-0940 or online at www.asaecenter.org.
Effective January 1, 2010, candidates must complete 100 hours of broad-based association management related professional development activities within the five years preceding the application. Within those 100 hours, no more than 20 can be from any one domain topic. Read further details of the CAE Eligibility Requirements.
"I found the FSAE Study Group an invaluable asset while preparing to take the CAE Exam. FSAE not only provided structured a study schedule to follow, but provided a group forum in which each student share experiences and learned from one another’s strengths. I credit my CAE certification to the fact I participated in the Study Group." - Rusty Payton, CAE, COO, FL Dental Assn
"I cannot recommend the FSAE study group enough! Not only does it give you a structured plan of attack in preparing for the exam, but you’re given the opportunity to interact with facilitators who have taken (and passed) the exam in order to identify areas most likely drawn upon on the exam, and practice exams to help you become familiar with how you’ll function under the testing conditions. If you’re making the commitment to sit for the CAE exam, you are truly doing yourself a disservice if you do not participate in the FSAE study group." – Anne Kelly, Director of Administration and Member Services, CAE, National Assn of Social Workers, FL Chapter (and 2008 FSAE Rising Star)
How can this study course can help you?
Become a better association executive
Stay on a schedule and develop an examination skill set
Interact with other executives who are interested in earning their CAE — the highest designation in the profession
Experience distance learning with conference call technology
Learn association management practices you will utilize throughout your career
Who Should Attend the Study Course? If you have the drive, ability and dedication it takes to earn ASAE's Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, you will join a select group of peers nationwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence and achievement. For over a quarter of a century, the CAE program remains the symbol for excellence in every facet of association management.
Those who are currently employed full time with an association in a chief staff or executive management position should consider this certification.
The course is also open to non-CAE candidates who wish to expand their knowledge of association management.
Participation in this preparation course earns you 20 CAE points. This can also be used for recertification.
Requirements to Test for Your CAE? Candidates are required to have been employed full-time for three years as a chief staff executive OR five years as an executive association manager.
Candidates must also have completed 75 hours of broad-based, association management-related continuing education/professional development within the last five years. This education must be directly related to nonprofit management. It should not be industry-specific, or required for candidate’s particular position within their organization. Effective January 1, 2010, candidates must complete 100 hours of broad-based association management related professional development activities within the five years preceding the application. Within those 100 hours, no more than 20 can be from any one domain topic. Read further details of the CAE Eligibility Requirements.
When Does the Study Course Meet? The class will meet on Monday evenings 5:30-7:30pm to study the ten domains and then review for the exam. The study course is provided by conference call as well.
Preparation to Test for Your CAE? The study course is designed to give you support and assistance in your study efforts and provide you with a systematic study format. Candidates will have an opportunity to prepare for the CAE exam over a three-month period just before the exam. Full Study Course includes kick off orientation, CAE Study Guide, 8 sessions, and two sessions for wrap up and review to include a practice exam.
In order to participate fully, candidates must be informed about the preparation required, study techniques, and additional information on the format of the test. The curriculum covers all of the domains in the test. The kick-off orientation session is a mandatory information session. All candidates are encouraged to begin reading preparation materials as soon as possible, with all reading skimmed before the course begins. Each week, participants answer key questions related to the CAE Toolbox, posting answers and reviewing other participants’ answers and comments. We also cover posted scenarios for exploration and discussion with emphasis on alternative solutions, legalities, prioritization of issues, and action plans. The scenarios will help you integrate the materials from the domains. Two review and wrap-up sessions will cover sample test questions and important tips on taking multiple-choice tests.
The study course suggests the following publications:
Association Law Handbook, 4th Edition
Building a Knowledge Based Culture
The Manager’s Legal Handbook
How to Read Nonprofit Financial Statements
Membership Marketing
Principles of Association Management, 4th Edition
Professional Practices in Association Management
7 Measures of Success
You can also purchase books and other materials through ASAE Member Services at (202) 371-0940 or www.asaecenter.org. A book set ($525.00 per set) is available (includes 7 core books) for purchase through the MSAE Bookstore.
FSAE will provide the education and the NEW CAE study guide developed for the Alliance of Allied Societies.
Cost of Study Course?
Member of state or local allied society: $175.00
Member second attendee of state or local allied society: $100.00
Non Member of state or local allied society: $250.00
Non Member second attendee of state or local allied society: $175.00
Each participant wishing to participate by conference call will pay for his/her own long distance charges if applicable.
Professional Development Awards? Professional Development Awards are avalible from the FSAE Foundation. For more information contact Hester Ndoja, CAE, at 850-702-0944 or hester@fsae.org. Deadline for Applicants is 4/1/2010. Click Here to apply for an award.
Do you need to renew your certification?
Deadline to renew is October 31 of each year. Extended deadline is December 31 of each year with $100 extension fee. Click here for ASAE's CAE renewal form. For more information please visit ASAE's website.
Faculty: Hester Ndoja, CAE, FSAE's Director of Marketing and Membership, will facilitate discussions on the domain content along with CAE professionals who will be guest lecturers on the domain being studied. If you have any questions, please contact Hester at 850-702-0944 or hester@fsae.org.
If you need more information regarding the ASAE CAE Certification Program, you may contact them at (202) 626-2759 or www.asaecenter.org.
