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Foundations in Association Management is the first course in a series
offered by Virginia Tech's Outreach Program Development in the National
Capital Region in partnership with Virginia Tech's Institute for Policy and
Governance.
All courses in the series are:
- tailored to specific knowledge and skills for association management
- designed to provide CEU's* to meet certification requirements for association professionals
- located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and metro accessible
- scheduled to be convenient for working professionals
Courses may be taken individually or as a Certificate series.
A
Certificate in Association Management will be awarded upon successful
completion of 10 CEUs*, including the Foundations of Association Management
and two current Topics in Association Management courses. Courses will be
scheduled to allow participants to complete the Certificate requirements
within 12 months.
*These courses award Continuing Education Units which can count toward the
Continuing Education Requirements needed to qualify for ASAE's Certified
Association Executive program.
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Spring 2008
Foundations of Association Management: This course covers the fundamental
concepts and principles of association management. It is relevant to any
association employee, or anyone interested in working in the association
field. Topics include the history of associations and their role in
society, management skills, marketing and membership, program and
conference planning, advocacy, and strategic planning.
CONTENT
The course is built around the basic units of association management:
- Strategic Management
- Planning and Research
- Leadership
- Administration
- Knowledge Management
- Governance and Structure
- Public Policy, Government, and External Relations
- Membership
- Programs, Products, and Services
- Public Relations and External Communications
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LOCATION
Old Town Alexandria, metro accessible
The course will be offered at Virginia Tech's Alexandria campus in Old
Town, at Prince and Henry Streets, just 10 blocks from the King Street
Metro.
REGISTRATION
Registration cost is $2,275 which includes light catered meals on site for evening and day
sessions and AM and PM breaks during the all-day sessions.
Register Online
SCHEDULE
Classes will meet on Thursday evenings and Fridays.
| April 3 |
5:30 - 8:30 pm |
| April 4 |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| April 10 |
5:30 - 8:30 pm |
| April 11 |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| April 17 |
5:30 - 8:30 pm |
| April 18 |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| April 24 |
5:30 - 8:30 pm |
| April 25 |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Fall 2008 and Winter 2009
Topics in Association Management: These courses will closely examine
individual aspects of association management. Offerings vary by term and
may include such topics as Advocacy and Ethics, Leadership Skills,
Marketing and Strategic Positioning, and Education Programming.
Prerequisite: "Foundations of Association Management" or instructor's
approval. Inquire for details.
For More Information Contact:
Emily Cuykendall
Senior Program Administrator
Outreach Program Development
703-518-2710
Email: cuykendall@vt.edu
Or
Barbara Bennett at 703-518-2716 or BennBL@vt.edu
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