CAE Study Guide 2015: Preparation Reference for the Certified Association Executive Exam

CAE Study Guide 2015: Preparation Reference for the Certified Association Executive Exam

by American Society of Association Executives, Kathleen M. Edwards
Released February 2015
Publisher(s): Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 9781118865200

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Book description

The ASAE CAE preparation guide featuring 100 exam questions

This is the ASAE test prep resource for the CAE exam, which leads to certification as an association executive. The ASAE CAE Study Guide (2015): Preparation Reference for the Certified Association Executive Exam + Practice Test Bank is the only book with a practice exam based on actual questions released from the official CAE item bank. This edition reflects newly updated and revised job analysis study findings from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). In this book, you'll find everything you need to feel confident on test day, including high-level summaries of all the content covered in the CAE content outline's nine domains.

In addition to easy-to-digest content sections, CAE Study Guide (2015) is full of indispensable resources for anyone preparing for CAE certification. The online practice exam includes 100 questions released from the official CAE exam database, and testing tips will orient you toward the most successful strategies.

  • Comprehensive content summaries of all nine domains tested on the CAE exam

  • Online practice exam consisting of 100 questions drawn from the CAE test item database, plus answer key

  • Preparation resources including recommended reading, key definitions, self-assessment, CAE study questions, and more

  • Exam day readiness tips and suggestions for creating a study plan, focusing on difficult areas, and reducing test anxiety

    • Beginning with the May 2015 CAE exam, the CAE Commission will implement its revised CAE test based on the updated content structure. CAE Study Guide (2015) is a terrifically useful resource for anyone seeking CAE certification.

    Table of contents

    1. Title Page
    2. Copyright
    3. Acknowledgments
    4. Introduction
      1. Using the Study Guide
      2. Giving Yourself the Best Chance for Success
      3. The CAE Commission
    5. Section 1: Getting Started
      1. Introduction
      2. What Is Certification?
      3. Reasons for Earning the CAE
      4. Are You Ready to Earn the CAE?
      5. Evaluating Where You Are Now
    6. Section 2: Creating and Executing a Study Plan
      1. Planning Your CAE Exam Study Path
      2. Identifying Study Resources
      3. Creating a Personalized Study Schedule
      4. Participating in a Study Group
      5. Using Your Study Time Effectively
    7. Section 3: Studying the Domain Content
      1. The CAE Domains—Basis and Creation
      2. Studying the Content Domains
    8. Domain 1: Strategic Management
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 1 Content Review
      4. Domain 1 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    9. Domain 2: Governance and Structure
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 2 Content Review
      4. Domain 2 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    10. Domain 3: Membership Development
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 3 Content Review
      4. Domain 3 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    11. Domain 4: Programs, Products, and Services
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 4 Content Review
      4. Domain 4 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    12. Domain 5: Leadership
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 5 Content Review
      4. Domain 5 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    13. Domain 6: Administration
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 6 Content Review
      4. Domain 6 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    14. Domain 7: Knowledge Management and Research
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 7 Content Review
      4. Domain 7 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    15. Domain 8: Public Policy, Government Relations, and Coalition Building
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 8 Content Review
      4. Domain 8 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    16. Domain 9: Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications
      1. Recommended Reading
      2. Key Terms and Concepts
      3. Domain 9 Content Review
      4. Domain 9 Exam Content Outline Self-Assessment
      5. Study Questions
      6. Section Review Considerations
      7. Study Questions Answer Key
    17. Section 4: Exam Day Preparation—and Beyond
      1. Preparing for Exam Day
      2. Taking the CAE Exam
      3. After the Exam
    18. Section 5: CAE Practice Exam
      1. Introduction
      2. CAE Abbreviated Practice Exam (Full Version Online)
    19. Section 6: Appendix
      1. ASAE Standards of Conduct
      2. Practice Exam Answer Key
    20. End User License Agreement

    Product information

    • Title: CAE Study Guide 2015: Preparation Reference for the Certified Association Executive Exam
    • Author(s): American Society of Association Executives, Kathleen M. Edwards
    • Release date: February 2015
    • Publisher(s): Jossey-Bass
    • ISBN: 9781118865200