Association Academy by Ricochet, with sponsor Higher Logic.
8 live classes · 8 CAE (1 ethics), 8 CMP and 8 CEM credits

Association AI Accelerator Certificate Course

Spring 2027: Thursdays, Jan. 21 to March 11, 1-2 p.m. ETFall 2027: Thursdays, June 24 to Aug. 12, 1-2 p.m. ET
CMP credit pending approval by the Events Industry Council.
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Curriculum

What will I learn?

This live certificate course explores the practical use of AI tools in association work. You will learn to apply leading AI chatbots and agents along with their ethical considerations and appropriate use.

The instructor guides you through prompting techniques that produce high-quality text, imagery and video, then moves into the automations and agents that cut production time.

Classes are hands-on. Students earn one CAE, CMP and CEM credit for each live class attended, up to 8 credits, including one CAE ethics credit.

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What’s included?

  • 8 CAE (1 ethics), 8 CMP and 8 CEM creditsCMP pending approval
  • Printable certificate
  • Private LinkedIn group
  • Course sponsor discounts
8 classes

When do the live classes meet?

Each class meets live online, with the recording posted the same day.

  • Class 1 icon: AI Terms and Landscape.

    AI Terms and Landscape

    Demystify the terminology and see the current AI landscape.

  • Class 2 icon: Basic AI Prompting.

    Basic AI Prompting

    Learn the anatomy of a prompt that gets strong results from any model.

  • Class 3 icon: Advanced AI Prompting.

    Advanced AI Prompting

    Use iterative techniques and advanced frameworks for complex requests.

  • Class 4 icon: Creating AI Images.

    Creating AI Images

    Adjust your prompting to create on-brand images and video.

  • Class 5 icon: Basic AI Automation.

    Basic AI Automation

    Move past simple chat to agents working inside association technology.

  • Class 6 icon: Advanced AI Automation.

    Advanced AI Automation

    Explore the most powerful special-task, commercial-grade agents.

  • Class 7 icon: AI Ethics.

    AI Ethics

    Build a responsible AI approach that answers the ethical questions your board will ask.

  • Class 8 icon: AI Implementation and Recap.

    AI Implementation and Recap

    Pull it together and prepare for a real-world rollout.

Audience

Who is this course for?

For association pros ready to move past basic AI use and lead AI work.

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    Content and marketing pros

    Produce and personalize high-impact copy, images and video that drive engagement.

  • Audience graphic for strategy and ops leaders.

    Strategy and ops leaders

    Shape mission-aligned AI strategy and technology for an efficient organization.

  • Audience graphic for functional teams.

    Functional teams

    Use role-specific AI tools to open up opportunities in your specialty.

Instructor

Who teaches this course?

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Chris Gloede, MBA, CAE

Chief Consultant, Ricochet

Chris Gloede is the Chief Consultant for Ricochet and a proven leader in association transformation.

He was the first Chief Marketing Officer of the American Bar Association, where he was accountable for over $60 million in annual membership dues revenue. He drove the organization to the highest membership count in its 137-year history by leading member research, benefit evolution and pricing strategy.

Chris now helps associations transform their membership and engagement models through strategic insight and flawless execution.

Chris previously led teams at global advertising agencies Ogilvy & Mather and Leo Burnett.

He is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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Questions

Questions about the AI Accelerator

How many credits does the Association AI Accelerator Certificate Course earn?

You earn one CAE, one CMP and one CEM credit for each live class you attend, up to 8 of each, including one CAE ethics credit. CMP credit is pending approval by the Events Industry Council. The course has eight live classes focused on practical AI use in association work, including prompting, automation and ethics.

When do the live classes meet?

The live classes meet Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, with Spring 2027 running Jan. 21 to March 11 and Fall 2027 running June 24 to Aug. 12. Each class meets online, and the recording is posted the same day. You can attend the semester that fits your schedule.

What if I miss a live class?

If you miss a live class, you can watch its recording, which is posted the same day. Credit is earned for each live class you attend, so watching a recording does not replace live attendance for credit. The recording lets you review the class content, but credit depends on attending live.

How much does the Association AI Accelerator Certificate Course cost?

The Association AI Accelerator Certificate Course costs $749. The 2027 All Access Pass costs $1,499 and includes every Association Academy course in 2027, in either semester. The course consists of eight live classes, and the pass includes the Academy’s full course lineup for either semester.

Who teaches the course?

Chris Gloede, MBA, CAE, Chief Consultant at Ricochet, teaches the course. He was the first Chief Marketing Officer of the American Bar Association and later worked with associations on membership and engagement models. Gloede is a Certified Association Executive and earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Who should take this course?

The course is for association professionals ready to move past basic AI use and lead AI work. It is suited to association staff whose responsibilities involve content, marketing, strategy, operations or another functional area where role-specific AI tools may help. The classes focus on practical applications and appropriate use.