CAE Exam between 1 - 14 May 2026 This course is for the May 2026 examination *Please note that the exam registration through ASAE is separate and is the delegates responsibility. AuSAE is here to help

Course cost - AuSAE Member $750 

Non member / Business partner  $950 includes  

• Course material ( Professional Practices in Association Management, 4th Edition)

• Cliff notes with practice exam questions for each domain

• Study group learnings and exam questions

• Practice exam exam

The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is an International marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment.

Have you got what it takes to go to the next level, AuSAE is here to help you!!
Applications close with ASAE 20 February 2026 for the exam

Program Starting Friday 20 February 2026

Week 1 20 February : CAE Orientation session and Systems thinking

Week’s 2 - 9: Covering the eight domains 1 hour each week (Friday)

• 27 February: Domain 1 Governance
• 6 March: Domain 2 Executive Leadership
• 13 March: Domain 3 Organisational Strategy
• 20 March: Domain 4 Operations
• 27 March: Domain 5 Business development
• 2 April: Domain 6 Member and Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• 10 April: Domain 7 Advocacy
• 17 April: Domain 8 Marketing and Communications

Week 10: Wednesday 22 April Practice exam in exam conditions (100 questions) 2 hours
Friday 24 April Open forum (1hour 30 mins)

• CAE Exam fee is separate and paid through ASAE when applying for the exam. Member cost $500 USD

Association Management Systems

Are you considering a new Association Management System (AMS), upgrading your current one, or looking to maximise its potential? Join us for this complimentary online event where Association Management Solutions (AMS) providers will showcase their latest innovations designed to streamline operations, enhance member engagement, and drive efficiency.

Get a firsthand look at cutting-edge AMS solutions through live demos, with time to ask questions. Each session features a 20-minute presentation, giving you a quick and insightful overview of the membership management platform and best tools to support your association.

Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (AEST) / 12:00pm - 4:00pm (NZST)
Location: Virtual

Event Program

• 10:00 am - Welcome - Toni Brearley, AuSAE
• 10:15 am - Presentation
• 10:30 am - iMIS
• 11:00 am - Causeis
• 11:30 am - Membes
• 12:00 pm - Glue Up
• 12:30 pm - Wave CRM
• 1:00 pm - Higher Logic
• 1:30 pm - Zentso

               

                       

Demo days are not open to suppliers of the sector in their respective fields

Don't miss this chance to discover the right solution for your needs.

An Immersive Retreat for Women
in Association Leadership

5 - 8 May | Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us for an exclusive 3.5-day retreat set in Canterbury's breathtaking high country at Fable Terrace Downs Resort.

Over the 3.5 days you will experience a transformational leadership retreat facilitated by Lauren Parsons, CSP.

The WIAL Retreat includes:

• 3 nights accommodation in beautiful, tranquil surroundings (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suites. Single supplement available at additional cost).
• Facilitated leadership & personal growth program;
• Nutritious, locally inspired daily meals;
• Return Christchurch transfers.

What you'll gain:

• Strategic clarity to lead with sharper focus, purpose and impact;
• Stronger executive presence and communication to influence and inspire;
• Tools to prevent burnout and sustain high performance through busy seasons;
• Emotional intelligence and decision-making skills for complex environments;
• Brave boundary-setting to protect your time, energy and attention; and
• Proven culture-building frameworks to lift wellbeing and results.

Why This Retreat Stands Out

This is not a conference. It is an intimate, high-trust environment where learning goes deeper and breakthroughs happen faster.

You will work closely with Lauren Parsons – award-winning leadership expert, TEDx speaker and author of Thriving Leaders, Thriving Teams. Each participant will receive a personal copy of the book to reinforce long-term change.

Located at Terrace Downs – “a place that reinvigorates the mind and soothes the soul” – you’ll reset, recharge and realign with what matters most.

The Results

You will leave:

• Re-energised, centered and future-focused
• Equipped with a clear leadership roadmap and practical tools
• Ready to lead with greater energy, empathy, confidence and influence

Spaces are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-in, first-served basis.

* Open to women currently working in an association or not-for-profit organisation.

Earn CAE Credits

All education sessions at the Retreat are CAE-eligible and attendees may earn up to 10 CAE credits for attending the event. 

Click here for a draft program and timings.

Payment by installments is available - please email elaine@ausae.org.au and we can assist.

Proudly sponsored by:

Most associations do not have a visibility problem. They have an answer problem.

Members are no longer waiting to be engaged. They are actively asking questions through search engines, AI tools, and digital platforms, expecting immediate, relevant, and personalised answers. The question is: Is your association showing up as the best answer?

In this practical, hands-on workshop, you will:

• Map your current member journey and identify where value is gained and where it is lost
• Pinpoint the critical moments that influence member acquisition, engagement, and renewal
• Assess your organisation’s AI readiness across data, systems, and experience design
• Identify high-impact opportunities to use AI to improve conversion, engagement, and retention
• Define a clear 90-day action plan aligned to measurable outcomes

What makes this session different
This is not a theory session. You will work through a structured AI Readiness Workbook and leave with:

• A mapped and prioritised member journey
• A clearly defined AI use case tailored to your association including AI prompts ready to go
• A practical 90-day execution plan
• A clear understanding of where to focus for maximum impact

Who should attend

• CEOs and Executive Leaders
• Heads of Membership, Marketing, and Digital
• Teams responsible for member growth, engagement, and retention

What you will walk away with
By the end of this session, you will have:

• Clarity on where your member experience is underperforming
• A prioritised opportunity to improve a key business metric
• A practical, AI-enabled use case you can implement immediately
• A structured plan to drive measurable progress over the next 90 days

Included
All participants will receive the AI Readiness Workbook, a practical guide designed to help you assess your current state, identify gaps, and take action across every stage of the member journey. We recommend that participants bring their laptop with access to their preferred AI platform.

Attendees receive 3.5 ASAE CAE credits.* 

*Causeis is proud to be a CAE Approved Provider. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this event may be applied for 3.5 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.  

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