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About the CAE Designation
A voluntary certification effort founded in 1960, the Certified Association Executive program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of association management. Join a distinguished group of peers worldwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence. The CAE designation is your key to enhanced professional stature.
The Facts
21.5 percent of all eligible ASAE members hold the CAE designation
Approximately 3,000 association executives are CAEs
56 percent of all CAEs are chief executive officers
Less than 5 percent of all association professionals have earned their CAE
The Benefits
If you have made a commitment to make association management your career, you should consider obtaining your CAE. You'll enjoy these important benefits:
- Expanded knowledge. Gain in-depth insights into every aspect of association management.
- National professional recognition. Peers, staff, and volunteer leaders all value the CAE designation.
- Extensive peer-level communication. Increase networking opportunities as a result of participating in study groups and CAE events.
The value
"Obtaining the CAE designation was the most important step I took to grow and commit to the association management profession. Those (who) invest in themselves through the CAE program understand and embrace the need for continuous improvement through education to enhance their opportunity for professional success." -- Ralph J. Nappi, CAE, Past Chairman, CAE Commission and President, American Machine Tool Distributors Association, Rockville, Maryland
For detailed information about the CAE designation, the exam, requirements, and application process go to www.asaenet.org/cae.
CSAE offers two CAE study groups per year with one beginning in January and another in September. If you are interested in attending an orientation meeting, please contact the CSAE office at (860) 228-1336 or send e-mail to lbolduc@csae.net.
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