How to Join

Become Part of the CACE International Network

The Chartered Association of Continuing Education (CACE) welcomes institutions and individuals committed to advancing continuing education and lifelong learning.

CACE membership provides opportunities for professional recognition, knowledge exchange and international collaboration. All members are expected to maintain appropriate standards of competence, integrity and professional conduct.

Membership Categories

CACE offers two main forms of participation:

  • Corporate Membership for institutions and organisations.
  • Individual Professional Membership for practitioners and professionals involved in continuing education.

Corporate Membership

Corporate Membership is available through two categories: Institution Member and Accredited Member.

Institution Member

Institution Membership is available to organisations that provide, support, research or contribute to continuing education and lifelong learning. Eligible organisations may include:

  • Schools, colleges and universities.
  • Continuing education and training providers.
  • Professional and industry bodies.
  • Government agencies.
  • Foundations and research organisations.
  • Non-profit and for-profit organisations involved in education or professional development.

Institution Members participate in CACE’s professional network and may contribute to research, knowledge exchange, conferences and collaborative activities.

Institution Membership does not, by itself, constitute CACE accreditation of the institution or any of its programmes.

Accredited Member

Accredited Membership is available only to existing Institution Members that successfully complete CACE’s accreditation process. An organisation must first be admitted as an Institution Member before applying for accreditation.

To qualify, the Institution Member must demonstrate compliance with the current CACE Accreditation Standard. CACE reviews course design, delivery, assessment and quality-assurance arrangements. Applicants must provide the required supporting evidence, participate in an audit or review where applicable, and address any issues identified during the assessment.

Accreditation applies only to the institution or courses expressly identified in CACE’s accreditation decision. Accredited Members must not represent unapproved courses as being accredited by CACE.

The Accredited Member remains responsible for developing, managing and delivering its courses and for maintaining compliance with the CACE Accreditation Standard.

Individual Professional Membership

Individual Professional Membership is available to educators, trainers, continuing education practitioners, managers and other individuals who support the advancement of continuing education and lifelong learning.

CACE offers three individual professional membership grades. Approved members may use the relevant post-nominal designation while their membership remains active and in good standing.

Graduateship — GCCE, CACE Level 6

Graduateship is intended for individuals developing professional or managerial responsibility in continuing education.

A GCCE member would typically be able to:

  • Coordinate activities and assume middle-management responsibilities.
  • Plan and support organisational or educational change.
  • Implement effective communication practices.
  • Evaluate how professional development contributes to organisational practice.
Membership — MCCE, CACE Level 7

Membership is intended for experienced professionals and managers with significant responsibility in continuing education or a related field.

An MCCE member would typically be able to:

  • Undertake senior management or professional responsibilities.
  • Make informed and independent judgements.
  • Work towards organisational and educational objectives.
  • Evaluate different perspectives, approaches and professional practices.
Fellowship — FCCE, CACE Level 8

Fellowship is CACE’s senior professional membership grade. It is intended for experienced leaders who have demonstrated strategic responsibility and contribution to continuing education or lifelong learning.

An FCCE member would typically be able to:

  • Provide strategic or professional leadership.
  • Develop and communicate a clear organisational vision.
  • Apply advanced knowledge within an area of responsibility.
  • Manage resources in support of organisational objectives.
  • Contribute to the development of continuing education practice.

The CACE level numbers describe levels within CACE’s professional membership framework. They do not constitute academic degrees or government-regulated qualifications.

Application Process

Applicants should:

  1. Select the appropriate corporate membership category or individual membership grade.
  2. Prepare and submit an application proposal appropriate to the selected category. Institution Member applications should include a comprehensive organisational profile, current registration or incorporation documents from respective country, details of the organisation’s activities, and evidence of its involvement in continuing education or lifelong learning. / Individual applicants should submit a professional profile and supporting evidence relevant to the membership grade sought.
  3. Active Institution Members applying for Accredited Membership must obtain the current CACE Accreditation Standard from the Accreditation Committee and submit a separate accreditation proposal demonstrating compliance with its requirements.
  4. Provide any additional information requested and participate in an assessment, review or audit where applicable.
  5. Receive CACE’s formal decision on the membership or accreditation application.

Evidence and assessment requirements vary according to the selected category or grade. All applications are subject to CACE’s current criteria, policies and approval procedures.

Professional Responsibilities

All corporate and individual members must comply with the CACE Professional Standards and Ethics Code. Members may use CACE certificates, post-nominal designations, logos and accreditation marks only as authorised and while the relevant status remains valid.

For membership enquiries or assistance with selecting the appropriate category, please contact .