The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment.

These are the steps on your CAE journey:

Step 1: Determine your eligibility.

You may apply for the CAE when you have completed each of the eligibility requirements, including work experience and professional development criteria.

• Read more about eligibility requirements and get other information about earning your CAE.
• Get answers to frequently asked questions about exam eligibility.

   

Step 2: Apply for the exam.

The CAE exam is offered twice a year, in May and December. Choose a date that fits well with your schedule and allows you time to prepare.

• View upcoming exam dates and application deadlines.
• View the CAE exam application.
• Find out how to complete the exam application.
• Get answers to frequently asked questions about the exam application.

 

Step 3: Prepare for the exam.

ASAE offers a variety of resources to help you build your subject-matter knowledge so you’re ready to take the exam.

• Explore what’s on the exam.
• View a list of core resources for exam prep.

 

Step 4: Take the exam.

The four-hour examination includes 200 multiple-choice questions.

• What to Expect on Exam Day

 

Step 5: Get recognized.

When you earn your CAE, plan to be celebrated at the next ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition. Also:

• Share your accomplishment with others via a letter of support from ASAE.
• Brag a little with merchandise bearing the CAE logo.
• Add digital recognition to your social media, email, and web profiles.

 

Step 6: Keep your CAE current.

CAEs are required to renew their certification every three years.

• Find out more about CAE renewal requirements.
• Get answers to frequently asked questions about CAE renewal.