501cEssentials™
CAE Resources to Support Your Journey!
Your Professional Journey
Continuing education in support of your professional development is crucial to long-term success as a nonprofit management professional. Our education program educates, inspires, and prepares you to grow in your career, to contribute to your organization and to help design the future of our profession. The CAE credential is an important step on your journey.
2024 Course Catalog Coming Soon!
All Rogue Tulips Education complies with the rules for Continuing Education for nonprofit management professionals related to the CAE application and renewal process. Each course or webinar is inspired by the CAE Domains of Practice. Participants receive a Certificate of Participation for each course or webinar, and we track all Continuing Education for all participants.
CAE PRACTICE EXAM
The updated CAE Practice Exam is now available!
Fees | Part 1: $80.00 | Part 2: $80 | Entire exam (parts 1 and 2): $150.00 (save $10!)
This 200-question practice exam (Parts 1 & 2) is delivered online via Google Docs Quiz and allows CAE Candidates to simulate the online CAE Exam environment. It is designed to hone analytical and thinking skills.
The practice exam includes an answer key to use as a study tool and one 30 minutes review session with Cecilia Sepp, CAE, if requested.
This fee allows one-time use of the exam.
ETHICS FOR the 501C PROFESSIONAL
Ethics for the 501c Professional
Facilitators: Cecilia Sepp, CAE; Cheryl Ronk, CAE, FASAE
This course is revised annually and is new for 2024! This interactive course reviews the topic of ethics, how it applies to nonprofit professionals, and how to create ethical organizational culture. Qualifies for continuing education in the area of ethics for CAE renewal.
FEE: $50.00
Qualifies for 1 Continuing Education Credit: 1-hour real-time participation
Upcoming Dates:
May 14, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
June 27, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
July 23, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
August 22, 2024 from 5:00 pm 6:00 pm ET
September 17, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
October 22, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
November 12, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
December 12, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
12 weekly one-hour sessions
Fee = $450
CE Credit: Up to 12 for real-time participation
The CAE Exam Study Group Course is more than a study group -- it includes short lectures, deep dives into participant suggested areas, and practice questions that are created by Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP. This study group course will hone your thinking skills and put the knowledge into context.
Recommended for CAE Candidates who have not seen the exam and those wanting to hone their question analysis skills.
What comes with it?
Includes 12 weekly sessions (one hour each session)
Course outline with recommended reading
Access to session recordings
One-on-one conversations as needed
Robust discussion on CAE Domains of Practice
Slack Community
Certificate of Participation for your records
$25 discount on CAE Practice Exam!
What do I need?
Participants must purchase the ASAE CAE Study Guide 2023 digital edition for the study group.
Groups meet weekly on the dates listed below:
CAE EXAM STUDY GROUPS
EXAM STUDY GROUP TESTIMONIALS
I don't believe I would have passed my CAE if were not for the knowledge and expertise of the leaders of my study group. Using the ASAE study guide and meeting weekly really kept me on track for success. I highly recommend joining one these study groups!
- Cindy Holzheimer, IOM, CAE"Like so many others before me I took a CAE preparatory class from another group. After my application was submitted and as my CAE exam date drew nearer, I realized I needed a little extra help. That’s when I ran across the 501cLeague Study Groups and Cecilia [Sepp]. The group was so valuable in explaining approaches to questions, best practices (SPIE) and even discussing test anxiety techniques. Having 3 CAEs on every call was a major plus as well. I purchased the practice exams as well and while they were difficult they were incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend both to anyone thinking about sitting for the CAE exam."
- Fall 2022 Study Group Member; earned the CAE in December 2022
501c PRIME - On Demand Self-Study
501c Prime On Demand Self-Study
Available through June 30, 2024 - Register any time!
9 sessions | Fee = $975.00 | Continuing Education Credits: 9
Recommended for CAE Candidates who have not seen the exam.
What comes with it?
Includes 9 segments
Course outline with recommended reading
In-depth presentations on CAE Domains of Practice
Session recordings & PDF copy of session slides
Quizzes on each domain: You must pass the quiz to earn CAE
Credit Certificate of Participation for your records
$25 discount on CAE Practice Exam!
What do I need?
Textbooks are not required for this course, but the outline includes recommended reading including ASAE Resources.
Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm ET
6 weeks | fee = $450.00
Continuing Education Credits: Up to 9 for real-time participation
Facilitators: Cheryl Ronk, CAE, FASAE & Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP
CAE Exam Redux is for candidates who have seen the exam before -- the goal is to continue building your Chief Staff Executive (CSE) thinking skills while increasing your knowledge of nonprofit management. This is a six-week intensive course; meets weekly for 90 minutes.
Course meets via Zoom
CAE EXAM REDUX
THE SECOND WEDNESDAY SERIES
On the second Wednesday of certain months, we present a one-hour webinar on topics related to nonprofit management and inspired by the Domains of Practice for our profession.
FEE: $50
Continuing Education Credit: 1-hour real-time participation per session
These sessions are not recorded.
The following sessions are offered from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern time:
April 10 - Rethinking Component Structures
May 8 - What is Adaptive Leadership?
September 11- Brand Management: Your Reputation Matters
October 9 - Successful Coalition Building
November 13 - Operations IS Strategic
December 11 - Creating a Positive Volunteer Experience
Personalized Exam Preparation Coaching
Cecilia Sepp, CAE, a leader in nonprofit management and education is offering coaching services to individuals who want to up their studies. She is a well-known mentor and coach who brings all her experience as a nonprofit executive to assist credential candidates with exam preparation. While Cecilia cannot guarantee an outcome of any kind, she will support you in your credential journey.
Hourly rates for individuals: $125.00 per hour; fees for 2 hours or more are discounted | Cecilia offers group coaching too!
Personalized coaching is scheduled based on negotiated times between Coach and Candidate(s).
