CAE Exam Study Aids

Here is a helpful tutorial on studying for the CAE exam: tutorial

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FPOPBIME

In a recent study group, I learned the magic of FPOPBIME and how it can help you answer exam questions that focus on problems or programs that need to be developed. Check out my 60 second podcast to learn more: http://www.archive.org/details/CaeExamStudyTip

Study Groups - a supposed formula for success

I have heard much about CAE study groups; the pass rate stats seem to significantly be in the favor of those who utilized study groups. I selected the Association Forum of Chicagoland's suburban study group and attended my first session a few weeks ago; although I was not well-prepared for it, I found it helpful. Unfortunately due to work-related travel I am missing the second and third sessions; I hope that my travel schedule and present workload don't end up being a huge disadvantage.

DC is the place to be to study for the CAE

I participated in the CAE Immersion Preparation Course at the ASAE headquarters in Washington DC back in September. If you have it in your budget to attend, I recommend it. I was surprised by how few Chicagoland folks made the trip, as Chicago is the second largest mecca for associations after DC; perhaps a sign of the poor economy and slashed travel budgets. The course was well worth the trip - I found the domain content reviews to be extremely valuable, and the practice test experience to be terrifying.

In pursuit of the CAE

After nine years in the association industry, I longed to add those 3 letters after my name - "CAE". So I have decided to finally go for it - I applied for and was accepted to sit for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) exam. In this blog I will share my journey of preparation for this exam - lessons learned from my studying strategy and tips that I pick up along the way.