Certificate (CAEP)

CAEP© is the Admission and Enrollment Management profession’s first and only certificate program. It's self-paced and online to best fit your individual schedule.

The Purpose

Earning the CAEP© certificate is a distinction within the industry of admission and enrollment management professionals and illustrates your support and commitment to the schools and students you serve.

CAEP is designed for professionals in the Admission and Enrollment departments at PK—Grade 12/PG independent, private, or parochial Schools who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in admission and enrollment management. You will learn best practices for attracting and retaining students, implementing effective recruiting strategies, and maximizing enrollment numbers. We will also cover key topics such as financial aid, marketing strategies, student retention, and enrollment forecasting.

The Program

This certificate and the Admission and Enrollment Management Professional program are based on AISAP’s Learning and Development Framework and Professional Competencies and Behaviors. They support individuals responsible for admission and enrollment management with content that will increase their knowledge of their roles within their schools and the industry. This will help them meet the challenges of the admission landscape and understand their leadership role in advancing their schools.

Earning the CAEP© distinction is the coveted hallmark for any committed admission and enrollment management professional and those who support the profession's advancement. AISAP’s program catalyzes your interest and demonstrates your desire to become a certified professional in independent school admission and enrollment management using the knowledge learned via CAEP© to promote institutional health and well-being.

The Process

The certificate program contains comprehensive lessons focusing on topics related to:

  • Admission Basics
  • Operational and Office Management 
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Revenue, Research, and Data Management
  • Retention and School Loyalty
  • Leadership and Management

This asynchronous, online, self-paced curriculum has been designed with the tools, equipment, and subject-matter expertise to aid you through the process. It is recommended that you prepare to reserve dedicated time per lesson so you can follow along in the included study guides.

CAEP© is completed online through our state-of-the-art learning management system. Each lesson has a study guide, and after all lessons, an online assessment must be passed. When all lessons are completed, and the final assessment is passed, you will successfully demonstrate mastery, earning your CAEP© certificate.

AISAP firmly believes in the art and science of this profession. Through CAEP© we desire not only to educate our members and those who support admission and enrollment management, we seek to elevate the individual who holds this distinguished certificate so that all independent and private school leaders will recognize and value their knowledge and value.

Fee Schedule

Member

Non-member*

Individual

$695.00 USD

$1,195.00 USD*

Group of 2 from a school (fee per person)

$550.00 USD

$895.00 USD*

Group of 3 or more from a school (fee per person)

$500.00 USD

$745.00 USD*

College Student** enrollment

$395.00 USD 

To receive the certificate at the member price, join AISAP now!

**College Student is someone currently enrolled in an accredited, undergraduate higher education program, not currently employed at a school

If you have questions about CAEP© or other AISAP programs, please contact us at 203-421-7051 or learn@aisap.org 

How to Get Started

Beginning the process to earn your CAEP© certificate is a three-part process. 

  1. Complete full payment for the online course.
  2. After you have paid your registration fee, you will receive login credentials and access to the courses. You will have one year from that date to complete your certificate program. You will be given credentials that allow access to your learning platform
  3. Contemplate joining one of our seasonal CAEP© cohort groups. Each week we will cover one of the topic areas and share effective practices - all enhancing the knowledge that is shared through this primer course. 

Seasonal Cohort Groups (no additional fee)

Each season AISAP will facilitate an eight-week 90 minute cohort gathering where content contained within the Certificate Course will be covered and expanded upon as we will have practitioners and industry experts in the areas of weekly focus joining us for extended collaboration, problem solving and facilitation.

This course will combine online content review, group discussions and hands-on activities. You can apply concepts learned in real-world scenarios and receive feedback from instructors and fellow participants.

Cohort meetings will review each content area through conversation and examples led by experienced practitioners over nine weeks, with sessions held once a week for 90 minutes each. You will also have access to online resources and materials for self-paced learning beyond the completion of the course.

Weekly Meeting Focus Course Topics and Outline

Introduction to Admission and Enrollment Management
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • Introduction to Admission and Enrollment in independent, private, and parochial schools
  • Overview of the role of Admission and Enrollment professionals
  • Understanding the mission and values of your school

Recruitment Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Students    
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • The Admission Process
  • Application review and selection criteria
  • Your Admission Committee

Communicating with Prospective Families    
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • Interview techniques and communication with prospective families

Financial Aid in Enrollment Management    
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • Tuition Assistance | Financial Aid considerations

Marketing Strategies for Independent and Private Schools 
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • Recruitment and Marketing Strategies
  • Identifying target audiences and creating a marketing plan
  • Utilizing digital marketing, events, and community partnerships to attract prospective families

Analyzing Enrollment Data and Forecasting Trends
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • Key Performance Indicators most frequently used to develop strategies and understand present enrollment status.

Student Retention Strategies
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • Retention and Engagement
  • Building relationships with current families
  • Strategies for keeping families engaged and involved in the school community

Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Compliance with laws and regulations related to Admission and Enrollment
  • Handling sensitive issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in the admission process

Bringing It All Together
Please come to the session having covered the following online lessons:

  • What are your goals and strengths
  • Participate in the AISAP Diagnostic
  • Make a LEAP toward leadership