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• AuSAE CAE 10 Week Study Program for the May 2026 Examination

  • Start
    20 Feb 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    24 Apr 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Video calls will be held Fridays from 9:00 - 10:00 am AEDT | 11:00 - 12:00 noon NZDT

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  CAE Exam between 1 - 14 May 2026 This course is for the May 2026 examination *Please note that the exam registration through ASAE is separate and is the delegates responsibility. AuSAE is here to help

  Course cost - AuSAE Member $750 

  Non member / Business partner  $950 includes  
  

  • Course material ( Professional Practices in Association Management, 4th Edition)

  • Cliff notes with practice exam questions for each domain

  • Study group learnings and exam questions

  • Practice exam exam

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

  Have you got what it takes to go to the next level, AuSAE is here to help you!!
  Applications close with ASAE 20 February 2026 for the exam

  Program Starting Friday 20 February 2026

  Week 1 20 February : CAE Orientation session and Systems thinking

  Week’s 2 - 9: Covering the eight domains 1 hour each week (Friday)
  

  • 27 February: Domain 1 Governance
  • 6 March: Domain 2 Executive Leadership
  • 13 March: Domain 3 Organisational Strategy
  • 20 March: Domain 4 Operations
  • 27 March: Domain 5 Business development
  • 2 April: Domain 6 Member and Stakeholder Engagement and Management
  • 10 April: Domain 7 Advocacy
  • 17 April: Domain 8 Marketing and Communications

  Week 10: Wednesday 22 April Practice exam in exam conditions (100 questions) 2 hours
  Friday 24 April Open forum (1hour 30 mins)

  CAE Exam between 1 May and 14 May 2026

  • CAE Exam fee is separate and paid through ASAE when applying for the exam. Member cost $500 USD

  
  

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• Skills Lab - Modern Association Marketing: Brand, Campaigns and Content that Works

  • When
    11 Mar 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, 58 Bathurst Street, Sydney

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  Associations are constantly launching, refreshing and promoting products, programs, campaigns and advocacy initiatives, however achieving consistent cut-through across members and stakeholders remains a challenge.

  This practical, hands-on skills lab is designed for association professionals responsible for engaging members and stakeholders through communications, events, marketing and campaigns. It is particularly relevant for those working across membership, advocacy, education and events.

  Key takeaways:

  1. How to clearly articulate the value of your association: Learn how to market who your association is, what it offers and why it matters so members and stakeholders better understand the value of engaging.
  2. How to apply that value to marketing campaigns that perform: Understand how effective association campaigns position education, advocacy, membership and events to drive engagement, uptake and relevance.
  3. How to improve campaign messaging to increase response: Learn how to assess whether campaign messaging is connecting with audiences and refine it to improve engagement, attendance, retention and participation.
  4. How to deliver integrated marketing campaigns across channels: Learn how to promote campaigns consistently across websites, events, newsletters and social media so audiences receive a clear, joined-up message.
  5. How to focus marketing effort where it drives the most impact: Gain practical insight into simplifying marketing activity, reducing noise, and prioritising the campaigns and messages that deliver the greatest return.

  Using real association examples and practical frameworks, you will leave with tools and approaches you can apply immediately within you own organisation.

  This workshop helps you market your value more clearly and run campaigns that drive stronger engagement, uptake and member connection.

  Meet Our Presenter

  

  Debbie Bradley, Group Account Director, Zadro
  
  Debbie is a strategic communications and campaigns specialist with extensive experience delivering integrated marketing, advocacy and engagement initiatives for associations and purpose-led organisations. She works closely with clients to translate strategy into practical, high-impact campaigns that connect with members and stakeholders and drive meaningful outcomes.

  
  

  About Zadro
  

  Presented by Zadro, a strategic brand, communications and campaign agency working with associations and professional bodies across Australia to build influence, engagement and impact. Zadro partners with organisations to develop clear brand positioning, compelling storytelling and integrated campaigns across digital, events, PR and owned channels.
  
  

  
  

  
  

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