CAAM

Certificate in Applied Association Management

 

Start Your CAAM Pathway

Learn it. Apply it. Prove it.

Association management is a profession — and the knowledge, judgement and experience required to do it well deserve to be recognised.

The Certificate in Applied Association Management (CAAM) is NZSAE’s practical, sector-led professional certificate for people working in and leading membership organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Built around real association practice, CAAM helps you strengthen your knowledge, learn alongside experienced peers and demonstrate your capability across the core areas of association management.

Whether you are new to the sector, stepping into greater responsibility or seeking formal recognition of your professional development, CAAM provides a clear and achievable pathway.

Your Pathway to CAAM

Enrol once, then work through the requirements at your own pace.

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The Five Core Association Management Practice Areas

NZSAE Learning Circles explore these five practice areas throughout the year.

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Who is CAAM for?

CAAM has been designed for people working throughout the association and membership sector, including:

  • Association managers and emerging leaders
  • Membership and engagement professionals
  • Communications and event professionals
  • Operations and administration managers
  • Chief executives and executive directors
  • People who are new to association management
  • Experienced professionals seeking recognition of their knowledge
  • Organisations wanting a structured development pathway for their staff

You do not need to hold a senior title to begin. CAAM is designed to support people at different stages of their association career.

What does CAAM cost?

CAAM has been designed to provide an affordable and accessible professional development pathway for association professionals.

NZSAE Members

  • Learning Circles: FREE
  • Membership Essentials Online Course: $129 incl. GST
  • CAAM Assessment: FREE

Total CAAM pathway: $129 incl. GST*

 

Non-members

  • Learning Circles: $35 per session
    Eight Learning Circles: $280
  • Membership Essentials Online Course: $189 incl. GST
  • CAAM Assessment: FREE

Total CAAM pathway: $469 incl. GST*

*Excluding the time you invest in your professional development.

What You’ll Gain

  • Practical knowledge across all key areas of association management
  • Learn from experts and peers
  • Ideas and tools you can use immediately
  • A stronger professional network
  • Recognition of your commitment and capability
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Ready to start your CAAM pathway?

Build your association management capability, apply what you learn and gain recognition for your professional development.

Register your interest in CAAM View Upcoming Learning Circles

Learn it. Apply it. Prove it.