What You Will Learn
This Association AI Accelerator Certificate Course explores the practical use of AI tools. You will learn the application of leading AI chatbots and agents as well as their ethical considerations, consequential impact, and appropriate use.
The instructor will guide you through different techniques that generate high-quality text, image, and video through hands-on instruction in leading AI tools. You will also explore the integrated use of AI in specialty tools that can improve work quality and work efficiency.
Students earn one CAE credit for each live class they attend, including an ethics credit for attending the ninth class session.
10 Classes and 10 CAE Credits
1. AI Terms and Landscape
Demystify AI terminology and understand the current AI landscape.
2. Basic AI Prompting
Learn the "Anatomy of a Prompt" to get high-quality results from any AI model.
3. Advanced AI Prompting
Use iterative techniques and advanced frameworks for complex requests.
4. AI Imagery Prompting
Adjust your prompting style to create high-quality, brand-aligned images.
5. AI Motion Prompting
Explore text-to-video and repurposing tools to create professional clips.
6. Basic AI Agents
Move beyond simple chat to agents inside association technologies.
7. Advanced AI Agents
Explore the most powerful special-task, commercial-grade agents.
8. Custom GPTs and AISO
Master AI technical foundations of site optimization and custom GPTs.
9. AI Ethics for Associations
Build a responsible AI approach that addresses ethical guidelines.
10. AI Strategy and Course Recap
Solidify learnings and prepare for real-world implementation.
Is This Course Right For You?
If your association’s goal is to advance beyond basic AI use, this course is essential. Lessons are designed for association professionals across all functional areas—from content and marketing to strategy and operations—who are focused on driving efficiency and leading their organization’s AI transformation.
Content and Marketing Pros
Produce and personalize high-impact copy, imagery, and video to drive engagement.
Strategy and Operations Leaders
Architect mission-aligned AI strategies and technologies for organization efficiency.
Functional Teams
Leverage role-specific AI tools to unlock opportunities within your specialty.
AI Tools You'll Explore
About the Instructor
Chris Gloede is the Chief Consultant for Ricochet and a proven leader in association transformation.
He previously served as the Chief Marketing and Membership Officer for 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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Only $749
Next course in 2027
- 10 live online weekly classes, recorded for on-demand review
- Up to 10 CAE credits, including 1 ethics credit
- Printable certificate suitable for framing
- Private networking LinkedIn Group access
- Discounted Higher Logic products