Institute's Inspiring Instruction

Required Core Curriculum

The Institute curriculum is a four-year course of study designed by experts in association, chamber, and nonprofit management.

First-Year Core Courses
Second-Year Core Courses
Third-Year Core Courses
Fourth-Year Core Courses

Elective Courses

You choose what you want to learn! In addition to the required core curriculum, participants also choose three electives. Institute's targeted, two-hour elective classes allow you to tailor your Institute experience to meet your objectives. By covering one topic in detail, electives help you prepare for specific jobs, duties, and assignments.

All attendees take one elective from each of the groups outlined below. These courses are not dictated by your class year in the Institute program.

Elective Group One
Elective Group Two
Elective Group Three

Bodies of Knowledge

Institute's curriculum is aligned with the knowledge requirements for CAE and CCE nonprofit industry certifications. Upon graduation a student will have earned a total of 96 credit hours (24 credits earned per Institute session) towards their CAE or 28 points toward their CCE certification.

Professional Consultations

Sign up onsite to talk one-on-one with Institute faculty and peer leaders about an issue or idea that you have or a management challenge you are facing. Your confidential consultation will be scheduled for a convenient time and place, typically during a meal or break.