Association
AI Accelerator
Certificate Course
What You Will 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.
8 Classes and 8 CAE, CMP, and CEM Credits
AI Terms and Landscape
Demystify the terminology and understand the current AI landscape.
Basic AI Prompting
Learn the anatomy of a prompt to get high-quality results from any model.
Advanced AI Prompting
Use iterative techniques and advanced frameworks for complex requests.
Creating AI Images
Adjust your prompting style to create high-quality, brand-aligned imagery and video.
Basic AI Automation
Move beyond simple chat to agents working inside association technology.
Advanced AI Automation
Explore the most powerful special-task, commercial-grade agents.
AI Ethics
Build a responsible AI approach that addresses the ethical questions your board will ask.
AI Implementation and Recap
Solidify your learning and prepare for real-world rollout.
Is This Course Right For You?
For association professionals in every function who want to move past basic AI use and lead their organization’s AI work.
Content and Marketing Pros
Produce and personalize high-impact copy, imagery, and video to drive engagement.
Strategy and Ops Leaders
Architect mission-aligned AI strategies and technologies for organization efficiency.
Functional Teams
Use role-specific AI tools to unlock opportunities within your specialty.
What's Included
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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