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Association AI Professional Certification

Become a certified Association AI Professional (AAiP) to lead your organization into the future with confidence! Our foundational certification program is designed to equip association professionals with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the AI-driven landscape. Earning this certification signifies your mastery of AI concepts and your ability to apply them effectively within your organization.

To achieve your AAiP certification: You'll complete a series of comprehensive courses and pass exams that validate your expertise. 

Required Courses for AAiP Certification:
You’ll need to complete the following courses(in any order of your choosing):


Final AAiP Certification Steps: After completing the seven core courses, go to the Association AI Professional Certification section.

There, you’ll need to:

  • Complete the 7 related exams
  • Submit a short video(less than 2 minutes) explaining how you currently use AI
  • Complete the demographics survey
  • Complete the Evaluation Survey


An AI Certification Tailored for Association Professionals

Why Get Certified?

By becoming a Certified Association AI Professional, you’ll:

Gain a Competitive Edge

Being AAiP-certified signals to employers and peers that you are a trailblazer with cutting-edge AI expertise tailored to association management. You’ll stand out in the marketplace, positioning yourself as a go-to leader in AI applications for associations.

Master Theoretical and Practical AI Skills

Your certification signifies not just theoretical knowledge, but the practical ability to apply AI to the unique challenges and opportunities within the association space. You'll be prepared to streamline operations, enhance member engagement, and drive measurable results.

Professional Recognition and Advancement

This certification demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and innovation, setting you apart from your peers. Employers and boards will recognize your qualification as a trusted credential that prepares you to lead AI-driven initiatives.

Future-Ready Skills for Association Pros

Gain the AI expertise necessary to help your organization adapt, thrive, and innovate in a world increasingly shaped by AI technologies.
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Maintaining Your Certification

AI is evolving at an extraordinary pace, and staying current isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. That’s why we require frequent renewal: to ensure certified individuals are not only up to speed on the latest advancements but also actively applying AI in meaningful ways. We believe knowledge alone isn’t enough; real impact comes from hands-on experience and the ability to adapt AI tools in real-world contexts.


Your AAiP certification is valid for 1 year. To maintain your AAiP certification in good standing, each year, professionals must complete: 

1. Ongoing AI education every 12 months
  • Stay aligned with current best practices and emerging capabilities.
  • Have met all previous AAiP Requirements


2. The “What’s New in AI” course every six months

3. Three elective hours of AI learning annually
  • Take any Sidecar elective course(CE Courses) or submit outside learning for approval.
  👉 Submit your elective hour documentation here 

4. Maintain an active subscription to the Sidecar AI Learning Hub
  • This ensures uninterrupted access to updates, new courses, and maintenance materials.


For more information, contact help@sidecar.ai.