Certified Association Executive
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Certified Association Executive (CAE) is a professional certification sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Association management professionals must meet certain educational and experience requirements and pass an examination before the designation is awarded.
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[edit] History
The CAE certification was introduced in 1960. It began as an essay exam, but eventually a psychometrically valid multiple-choice exam replaced it. In 2003, the CAE exam underwent a massive reorganization to align the concepts more closely with actual issues faced by association executives.
[edit] Eligibility
In order to become eligible to sit for the CAE exam, a professional must satisfy educational and experience requirements. At the time they apply to take the exam, an applicant must be employed by an association or an association management company. College graduates must have 75 hours of continuing education related to association management and either three years experience as a chief staff officer or five years in an association staff role. Those without a college diploma must have 75 hours of continuing education related to association management and seven years in an association staff role. Applicants may not have a felony conviction on record and must agree to abide by the ASAE policies. Recertification and continuing education are requirements of continued membership.
[edit] Exam
The CAE exam is a psychometrially valid 200-item multiple choice test that must be completed in four hours. The content of the exam is divided into ten domains (the percent of the exam comprised of content from each of the domains is indicated in parentheses):
- Strategic Management (13-15%)
- Planning and Research (7-9%)
- Leadership (11-13%)
- Administration (12-14%)
- Knowledge Management (5-7%)
- Governance and Structure (10-12%)
- Public Policy and Government and External Relations (7–9%)
- Membership (10–12%)
- Programs, Products and Services (12–13%)
- Public Relations and External Communications (6–7%)
