The Best Letters of Recommendation: CAE

April 03, 2023

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

Take These Steps to Earn Your CAE!

Step 1: Determine your eligibility.

You may apply for the CAE when you have completed each of the eligibility requirements, including work experience and professional development criteria.

• Read more about eligibility requirements.

Step 2: Apply for the exam.

The CAE exam is offered twice a year, in May and December. Choose a date that fits well with your schedule and allows you time to prepare.

• View upcoming exam dates and application deadlines.
• Find out how to complete the exam application.

Step 3: Prepare for the exam.

TSAE offers a study course in the spring and fall to help you build your subject-matter knowledge so you’re ready to take the exam.

• Learn more about TSAE's Study Courses
• Explore what’s on the exam.

Step 4: Take the exam.

The four-hour examination includes 200 multiple-choice questions.

Step 5: Get recognized.

When you earn your CAE, plan to be celebrated at the next TSAE New Ideas Annual Meeting.

• Share your accomplishment with others
• Add digital recognition to your social media, email, and web profiles.

Step 6: Keep your CAE current.

CAEs are required to renew their certification every three years.

• Find out more about CAE renewal requirements