Elevate Your CAE Aspirations with Our Comprehensive Exam Prep Program
For association professionals seeking to earn the CAE credential, ASAE offers three distinct exam prep courses to choose from, tailored to your learning style. Make studying for the CAE exam simple and effective with:
- Guidance from multiple subject matter experts
- Real-time support from your cohort peers
- An interactive mix of learning formats
- The chance to earn CAE credits towards your exam eligibility
What Makes ASAE’s Program Unique
Unlike traditional CAE prep models where a single instructor teaches all content, ASAE’s refreshed program features a diverse roster of subject matter experts, each leading sessions aligned to their professional strengths.
This multi-expert approach ensures:
- A breadth of viewpoints, experience, and real-world applications
- Exposure to multiple leadership and operational styles
- Richer discussion and more dynamic engagement for candidates
- Sessions informed by specialized, lived expertise, not a one-voice approach
Select the journey that’s right for you and tap into a community invested in your growth and success:
Choose Your Journey

The Full Journey: 11-Month Course
Embark on a fully guided expedition from foundation to finesse—one step at a time.
50 CAE Credits
$3,250 Nonmember / $2,500 Member
With a powerful blend of live virtual training, on-demand learning, and interactive study groups, this cohort-based experience delivers everything you need to confidently sit for the CAE exam.
Upcoming 11-Month Courses

The Home Stretch: 3-Month Course
Accelerate your journey with a focused, high-impact roadmap to exam success.
20 CAE Credits
$1,560 Nonmember / $1,200 Member
This three-month journey combines live webinars, self-paced study tools, and collaborative forums to help you master exam strategies and confidently approach test day.
Upcoming 3-Month Courses

CAE Prep Foundations: On Demand Course
Begin your path—anytime, anywhere with an introduction to key concepts, resources, and techniques.
6.95 CAE Credits
$520 Nonmember / $400 Member
This is an introductory study program designed to get you familiar with what is covered on the CAE exam and introduce you to concepts important for the CAE mindset. The modules in this program will help you organize a study plan, introduce you to key concepts and resources, and provide test-taking tips and techniques.
CAE Prep Foundations On Demand Course:
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Course Details Comparison
| Feature | CAE Prep Foundations: On Demand Course | The Home Stretch: 3-Month Course | The Full Journey: 11-Month Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Based On Demand Study Modules* | — | ||
| Number of Live Training by Subject Matter Experts** | — | 3 | 13 |
| Number of Live Study Hall Sessions*** | — | 6 | 11 |
| Practice Exercises | |||
| Study Group Scenarios | — | ||
| Study Guide Access | — | ||
| Flash Cards | |||
| Practice Exam |
* The on-demand study modules are identical across multiple courses, providing a consistent foundation of content that supports various learning tracks.
** Real-time, interactive learning sessions led by experienced professionals with deep expertise in association management and CAE domains. These training courses offer participants the opportunity to engage directly with subject matter experts, explore current challenges, and gain practical insights through presentations, discussions, and collaborative activities.
*** These informal gatherings offer a relaxed space for cohort members to reflect on the month’s learning. Without subject matter experts leading the conversation, participants engage in peer-driven dialogue to share insights, lessons learned, and practical takeaways. It’s a chance to connect and deepen understanding through shared experience.