CAE Certification

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.

Follow these steps on your CAE journey:

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.

Eligibility Requirements Exam Eligibility FAQs CAE PROCESS

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.

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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.

Exam Content Exam Preparation CAE CORE RESOURCES

4: Take the exam.

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

Exam Day

5: Get recognized.

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

Share your accomplishment CAE Merch Digital Recognition

6: Keep your CAE current.

CAEs are required to renew their certification every three years.

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