Association 101

✏️ Why This Course? 

• Accelerate onboarding and boost confidence – Gain a clear understanding of how associations function, so you can contribute with clarity and purpose from the start.

• Build your professional network early – Connect with fellow newcomers and begin forming relationships that can support your growth throughout your association career.

• Enhance engagement and retention – For employers, it’s a proactive step to increase job satisfaction and loyalty by helping new hires feel prepared, included, and valued.

📚 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the nature, scope, and unique characteristics of associations.

• Identify strategies and resources to support your career development within the association sector.

• Explain the roles and working dynamics between association staff, volunteers, and members.

• Build meaningful connections with peers new to the industry to expand your professional network.

• Apply your learning toward professional certification by earning 5.67 CAE credits.

👥Who Should Attend?

• Early-career professionals entering the association sector

• Career changers transitioning from other industries into association roles

• New hires in membership, marketing, education, meetings, operations, or any department

• Interns or fellows working in association environments

• Managers looking to onboard team members with a strong foundation in association fundamentals

💡 This is a can’t-miss opportunity to fast-track your success in the association world with insider insights, practical tools, and connections that will serve you for years to come.