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What is CAE Certification for Association Professionals?

GrowthZone

The Certified Association Executive (CAE) Program was established in 1960 by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to promote the highest standards of association management. For over 60 years , it has served to credential association professionals and has stood as a mark of excellence. Leadership.

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Three Ways Your Association Can Build and Strengthen a Certification Program

SBI

When it comes to credentialing and certification programs, there are many advantages awarded to both the association and the professionals who pursue them. Here are a few things your association can do to build and maintain a strong certification program. Be strategic about cost, content, and governance.

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Daily Buzz: Avoid These Two Common Social Media Mistakes

Associations Now

Your brand’s social media network won’t grow if you aren’t engaging with other users. Also: Make sure first-year members know how to find value in your association. Social media is about—well, being social, right? Social media is a two-way street. Don’t get lost in the posting-only tunnel.”.

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24 Top Association Member Engagement Strategies to Rock Retention

EventMobi: Association Events

You can gather engagement data from: Social media platforms Event registration and attendance Activity in forums and online spaces Workshop attendance Volunteer lists As you run your analytics and get a larger picture of how and where your members engage, keep those segments in mind.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. Associations face fierce competition from academic institutions, for-profit training companies and even individual subject matter experts. It’s different now.

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How to create an association marketing strategy

Freestone

Focus your association’s marketing strategy on attracting new learners to your continuing education program. Leverage your website, social media, marketing materials, and more to demonstrate the benefits of your continuing education program. Try to craft learner personas based on age, career, certifications, training, and more.

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4 ways to become the best continuing education resource in your industry 

Crowd Wisdom

Members look to your association to be a leader, especially when it comes to continuing education, certifications, and credentials. According to the latest Community Brands research, 51% of members prioritize both training opportunities and certifications or credentials as a top membership benefit. Course tracking.