CAE Credential

Are you thinking about sitting for the CAE exam and become a Certified Association Executive? Below are a few details about the CAE designation and resources available to you.

The Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation has become the pinnacle to strive for among association professionals nationwide. The program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management.

MSAE CAE Prep Course

The Michigan Society of Association Executives provides CAE Prep Courses, and as a TNSAE member, you may register for these programs at the member rate. With the highest success rate in the nation, MSAE has helped more association professionals become CAEs than any other entity. They offer a process-based approach that incorporates study guides, reading comprehension questions, flashcards, and practice tests. With three different courses, they have an option to fit every level of preparedness. Click here to visit the MSAE website for more information on their incredible program - including a Full Prep Course, a Concentrated Course, and a Cram Course.  

TNSAE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship Sponsors: 
Parthenon Management Group 

and 

The Presidents' Scholarship 

Investing in the Future of Association Leadership

The TNSAE CAE Scholarship Program is designed to assist association professionals in earning the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential.

Scholarship recipients may receive up to $2,000 in reimbursement to help offset eligible out-of-pocket expenses associated with earning the CAE designation, including the CAE application fee, study course registration, and standard CAE study materials.

The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage and further develop professionalism among Tennessee association professionals while supporting those pursuing the CAE credential.

TNSAE gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Parthenon Management Group, whose longstanding commitment established the TNSAE CAE Scholarship Program, and the founders of The Presidents' Scholarship: Kasey Anderson, CAE, Lyle Irish, CAE, Roland Myers, CAE and Rob Ikard.

Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Announcement of Scholarship Recipient: December 2, 2026 during the Awards of Excellence Luncheon at the TNSAE Annual Convention on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 (Embassy Suites Franklin Cool Springs).

Application: Click here for the 2026 application.