Just $295 for 13 CAE Credits (Includes a $100 Discount for CSAE Members)

The Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE) has partnered with the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) to offer an affordable online, on-demand educational certificate program exclusively for association industry professionals. The Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) Certificate Program provides candidates with a broad-based view of the principles in association management, while enabling them to understand the connection between how various association functions and departments work together.

You can sign up anytime the fall of 2025 to take advantage of this remarkable program.  And, do you have staff members who also want to sign up?  The content is delivered on-demand, to accommodate everyone's schedules!

Because you have very busy schedules, all education is offered on-demand, giving you the flexibility you need with your busy life.

The QAS 2.0 Program unites you with seasoned experts from around the country who share their knowledge with you through online modules (lasting approximately an hour each) to enhance your career in association management. These experienced association leaders present a comprehensive overview of the many facets involved in working for or with an association.

• Administration & Human Resources (HR) – Bennett Napier, MS, CAE
• Board Governance & Volunteer Management – Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF
• Communications & Crisis Management – Heidi Otway APR, CPRC
• Effective Advocacy: Public Policy & Government Relations – Steve Vancore
• Ethics in Associations – Shawna Strickland, Phd, CAE
• Financial Management, Audits & Budgeting – Allison Harrell, CPA
• Legal Issues & Risk Management – Bob Harris, CAE
• Legal Part II: Employment Law Updates – Linda Bond Edwards, Esq
• Marketing & Social Media – Michael Winn
• Meetings, Conference, Trade Shows – Aaron Wolowiec, FASAE, CAE, CMP Fellow
• Membership Part II: Reimaging Member Value – Avi Olitzky
• Non-Dues Revenue – Teri Carden
• Organization Types & Management Structures – Bob Harris, CAE
• Technology and Data Management – Kevin McNulty
• The Keys to Membership Recruitment & Retention – Tom Morrison

Sign up today!
CSAE members receive a member-only discounted rate of $295 ($100 discount) per person.
Non-members:  $395.
All CSAE members have been sent their code; if you did not get yours, please contact our office at [email protected]. 

This program may be applied for 13 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. (Please note that self-study programs can only account for a maximum of 50% of the professional development credits needed for the exam and renewal applications (max of 50 credits for the exam, and 20 credits max for renewal.)