The following are some study resources available to CAE candidates.

CAE Candidate Collaborate group

The CAE Candidate Collaborate group is an online community of association executives who are preparing for the CAE exam. The group allows candidates to form study groups, ask questions, post/review documents, and engage in discussions with fellow candidates.

CAE Kickoff Study Course

Are you pursuing the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, and looking for something to jump start your study preparations? If so, this intensive study program is for you! This program is designed to reinforce and enhance your knowledge in the eight domains of successful association management, while making the most of your time. The sessions are taught by experienced, qualified domain leaders and guided by skilled facilitators who are graduates of the CAE process. For more information on the CAE Kickoff Study Course, please email ASAE Learning at learning@asaecenter.org.

U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management 

A comprehensive professional development program for nonprofit executives with curriculum tied to the CAE domains. Attend Institute to earn up to 96 credit hours towards your CAE certification.

Local, state or regional societies of association executives offering CAE Study Tools

A CAE Study Guide has been developed and published by ASAE, available for purchase from the ASAE Bookstore. 

Arizona Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Association Executives of North Carolina conducts a study group.

Association Forum conducts a preparation course.

Associations North conducts a study group.

California Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Colorado Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives conducts a preparation course.

Empire State Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Florida Society of Association Executives conducts a preparation course.

Georgia Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Indiana Society of Association Executives conducts a study group, which is complimentary for ISAE members.

Kansas Society of Association Executives assists members in forming a study group.

Kansas City Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Michigan Society of Association Executives conducts an online preparation course.

New England Society of Association Executives conducts a study group, which is complimentary for NESAE members.

New York Society of Association Executives conducts a preparation course.

Ohio Society of Association Executives conducts a preparation course, which is complimentary for OSAE members.

Oklahoma Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Pennsylvania Society for Association Excellence conducts a study program.

South Carolina Society of Association Executives conducts a study group, which is complimentary for SCSAE members.

St. Louis Institute for Association Leadership conducts a study group each spring.

Tennessee Society of Association Executives conducts a study group each fall.

Texas Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Virginia Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Washington Society of Association Executives assists members in forming a study group.

West Virginia Society of Association Executives conducts a study group.

Wisconsin Society of Association Executives holds a study course.

Disclaimer: The Independent CAE Study Tools page is independent of the CAE certification program. The CAE Program is governed by the CAE Commission, an independent certifying body of the American Society of Association Executives. CAE Commission volunteers and CAE staff are not involved in the development of any preparatory resource, and no preparatory resource is endorsed by the CAE Commission nor is a prerequisite to earn the CAE. The CAE Commission and its staff is solely responsible for the policies and administration of the CAE Program.