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Essentials of the Nonprofit Profession Certificate Program

Nonprofits are small businesses -- and they are managed by both paid professionals and volunteers. The many facets of nonprofit management are often learned through trial and error, years of on-the-job training, and continuing education. However, now you can get valuable training online through the UT Austin's certificate program, including online discussions with seasoned nonprofit executives, wherever you are and whenever you're ready!

This new online program provides nonprofit and association leaders and staff professionals with a practical, effective, comprehensive, and convenient learning experience. The complete learning system covers all aspects of association management and includes online study plus print-based study modules covering the 10 domains of association management. Also included are testing and application exercises on the CD-ROM that enhance and customize each participant's learning experience.

As you progress through the modules, you will also participate in online discussions about program topics with your peers. You can ask an expert in the field to clarify key points and answer content-related questions online. If you aspire to earn the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, this program will help prepare you to sit for the CAE exam.

• CEOs/CSEs who want to sharpen their association management knowledge
• Individuals assuming the reins as an association CEO/CSE
• Association staff professionals aspiring to a leadership position
• Staff professionals desiring a greater understanding of association management
• Leaders and others with a broad knowledge of association management who want to learn more about specific functions
• Volunteer leaders and others accountable for association results who seek greater association management knowledge

• Acquire knowledge of the 10 domains of association management
• Improve your knowledge of specific areas of association management
• Learn from and network with peers and CAEs
• Earn 30 hours of CAE credit for completing this program successfully
• Prepare yourself for the CAE examination

Self-assessment keeps you focused
Your time is valuable, so this program is designed to maximize learning when and where you need it. The computer-based pre-test helps you determine your current level of knowledge and identify the areas of study that will benefit you the most.

You set the pace
As you progress through the program, computer-based application exercises and module-specific tests will help you determine when you've mastered the content and are ready to move on.

Essentials of the Nonprofit Profession Certificate Program is delivered anywhere convenient for you to study -- putting executive insight and knowledge at your fingertips. The flexible and self-paced design makes progressive learning in all domains of association management accessible.

Resources
The seven modules and CD-ROM that comprise this program represent a compendium of literally hundreds of books, white papers, articles, Web sites, and other research related to association management.

• Associations as an industry
• Strategic planning
• Governance

• Leadership and volunteer management
• Human resource management

• Government relations
• Strategic alliances
• Component relations
• Foundations

• Communications
• Strategic marketing

• Membership
• Using technology effectively

• Education, meetings, expositions
• Accreditation and certification

• Finance
• Administration

Established in 1960, this voluntary certification effort is overseen by the American Society of Association Executives (www.asaecenter.org). CAE is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of association management.

Based in Austin, Texas, the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE), is a professional society for persons engaged in the management of voluntary trade and professional organizations in Texas. It provides educational, leadership, and professional development opportunities. Its mission is to provide association professionals a community for collaboration, learning and leadership growth. www.tsae.org