TSAE CAE Study Course
TSAE offers a Study Course twice a year to help professionals prepare for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) exam.
An experienced CAE professional leads the discussion as the group explores the eight (8) domains of association management and works through sample exam questions.
Participants can also receive audio recordings of the sessions. This Study Course is a great way to ask questions, find study partners, and earn 18 CAE hours.
Spring 2025 CAE Study Course:

- February 5 - April 30
- Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
- Zoom video conference
- No classes on the following dates: February 12, March 12, March 26, April 23
Study Course Includes
- Kick-off orientation to learn more about the process
- 8 weekly Zoom meetings covering the 8 domains (Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM)
- Review of study questions with experienced CAEs and peers
- Recordings of meetings available
- Access to digital flashcards
- 18 CAE Hours Anticipated
Study Course Fees
TSAE CAE Study Course | TSAE Member | Non-Member |
First Time | $499 | $799 |
Retake | $299 | $599 |
Helpful Links
Upcoming Exam Dates & Deadlines
SPRING 2025
CAE Exam Date: May 1-14, 2025
Application deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025
FALL 2025
CAE Exam date: December 1-14, 2025
Application deadline: Friday, September 21, 2025
Thank you to our program sponsor:
TSAE is a CAE Registered Provider. This program meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.
*CAE Study Course hours may only be earned once. Credit hours are applied to your TSAE record after the full course is completed. You may only apply hours for those courses attended prior to the exam application deadline.