2026 Spring CAE Full Prep Course

The CAE Full Prep Course is an in-depth professional development experience, carefully paced to provide a thorough exploration of all eight CAE content domains over 16 weeks. This course includes a detailed study plan, weekly quick key assessments, webinar debriefs, and discussion posts, as well as two mini exams and a full, online simulated exam - all with debriefs.

Course Fees & Registration

• MSAE Members: $1,150 
• Non-Members: $1,500

Members of partner societies are eligible for a 20% discount. Contact your state/regional society for the discount code prior to registering.  

Expert Faculty

Sue Radwan, CAE, SMP, GSP
Owner, Leading Edge Mentoring

As the Executive Managing Editor for the ASAE Professional Practices Handbook of Professional Practices in Association Management, Sue and her legacy in association management have been recognized and validated by her peers in the industry.

Radwan facilitates high-level discussions on the domain content. She has spent over 20 years developing professional education for associations, including a national designation program. Radwan has considerable experience working with associations in the areas of board leadership and development, enhancing communications, strategic planning, and human resource management. She will provide valuable guidance on certification information and tips for taking multiple-choice tests.

Textbooks & Study Materials

The following resources are recommended for this course:

• Professional Practices in Association Management, 5th Edition. The 5th Edition is still in production but should be available in time for the course start date.  
• Membership Essentials: Recruitment, Retention, Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources, 2nd Edition
• CAE Terminology and Key Concepts Flashcards 

You may be eligible to receive MSAE’s Kevin A. Kelly Scholarship. To be eligible, you must have been an Active or Associate member of MSAE for at least one year, with current dues paid-to-date.