Whom do I contact for assistance?
Please contact Credentialing staff at 202-626-2759 or email caedept@asaecenter.org for questions and assistance.
CAE Course Sponsors
Can participants still earn CAE credit for my course(s) even if I am not a Registered Provider?
Yes. Any continuing professional education offered by any professional entity may be accepted toward the professional development requirement as long as it is directly related to either association or nonprofit management as defined by the CAE exam content outline. Only…
Are Registered Providers monitored by the CAE Registered Provider Committee?
The CAE Registered Provider Committee has a responsibility to maintain the integrity and quality of programs offered by registered providers. The committee reserves the right to monitor registered courses and operations as part of periodic random samplings, and to terminate…
Who will review the professional development that is submitted for CAE credit?
The CAE Registered Provider Committee, which is composed of volunteers, will review the professional development that is submitted for review.
Does my organization have to submit each professional development course that we offer?
No, your organization will only submit courses that are being offered and/or promoted for CAE credit. Once approved, your organization will receive a Registered Provider digital seal that you will use to notate each course that has been approved for…
What information on programs and attendance do we need to maintain?
The Registered Provider should keep a list of attendees, the presenters, the program date, the description, and the number of CAE credits. This information should be kept for five years, as exam applicants may include education taken within a five-year…
Is it necessary for my organization to have all programs finalized when submitting courses for CAE credit?
No, it is not required to have all programs finalized at the time of your application. You should submit only those courses or conferences that currently meet the course submission criteria. As additional events qualify, you may submit them for…
How are CAE credits calculated?
Live courses, workshops, seminars, or classes earn CAE credit for actual clock time of qualifying education, including partial credits, up to a maximum of 8 CAE credits per day. For example, 45 minutes of qualifying education equals .75 CAE credits.…
What is considered a course and what is considered a conference?
A course generally covers one specific topic or concept and may be led by one or more instructors. Types of courses include webinars, seminars, workshops, classes, and instructor-led training. A conference is a large multi-day formal meeting where people come…
What are the course submission fees?
For non-SAE members, fees for live (non-conference) and asynchronous programs are as follows: 1 to 5 CAE-eligible courses, $195; 6 to 10 courses, $395; 11 to 20 courses, $595; 21 to 50 courses, $995; 50 or more courses, $1,995. For…