A: Simply contact help@sidecar.ai, and we will help you out!
A: The AI Learning Hub is designed for association professionals looking to master AI and apply it to real-world challenges. This self-paced platform offers specialized lessons, hands-on practice, and strategic insights to help you work smarter and drive innovation.
A: While you can choose courses relevant to your role, it’s recommended that everyone begins with Foundations of AI, then proceed to AI Prompting.
A: All courses are asynchronous, meaning you can take them at your own pace, whenever and wherever it works for you! Each course is divided into smaller, digestible lessons so you can fit learning into your schedule easily.
Here’s a breakdown of course lengths:
Core Courses (Path to AAiP Certification)
A: You sign in (or sign up) via the Sidecar / AI Learning Hub platform: learn.sidecar.ai.
A: The Association AI Professional (AAiP) Certification is a foundational program designed to equip association professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. This certification demonstrates your mastery of AI concepts and your ability to apply them effectively within your organization.
A: Required Courses for AAiP Certification
You’ll need to complete the following courses(in any order of your choosing):
Foundations of AI
AI Prompting
Strategy in the Age of AI
Data + AI
AI in Events and Education
AI Agents
AI in Marketing and Member Communications
Final AAiP Certification Steps
After completing the seven core courses, go to the Association AI Professional Certification section.
There, you’ll need to:
Complete the 7 related exams
Submit a short video(less than 2 minutes) explaining how you currently use AI
Complete the demographics surveyComplete the Evaluation Survey
A: Many learners complete the full certification in about 30 days, averaging ~3-5 hours per week.
A: AI is evolving at an extraordinary pace, and staying current isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. That’s why we require frequent renewal: to ensure certified individuals are not only up to speed on the latest advancements but also actively applying AI in meaningful ways. We believe knowledge alone isn’t enough; real impact comes from hands-on experience and the ability to adapt AI tools in real-world contexts.
Your AAiP certification is valid for 1 year. To maintain your AAiP certification in good standing, each year, professionals must complete:
Ongoing AI education every 12 monthsStay aligned with current best practices and emerging capabilities.Have met all previous AAiP Requirements
The “What’s New in AI” course every six months
This includes the Fall 2025 6-Month Update in AI, now ready for you in the Learning Hub.
Three elective hours of AI learning annually
Take any Sidecar elective course or submit outside learning for approval.
👉 Submit your elective hour documentation here
Maintain an active subscription to the Sidecar AI Learning Hub
This ensures uninterrupted access to updates, new courses, and maintenance materials.
A: To maintain your AAiP certification, you may submit external learning hours from the following approved education providers:
(e.g., AICPA/CPA.com, AMA, SHRM, PMI — AI-focused modules only)
Important: Introductory Courses Do Not QualifyMaintenance hours must reflect your continued advancement in AI competency.Courses that are introductory, beginner-level, or equivalent to the AAiP curriculum are not eligible.
Eligible courses must be:
If you have questions about a course, you may submit it for review when you log your maintenance hours.
A: Yes. Completing the 7 core courses in the Learning Hub earns you 11 CAE credit hours.
A: The Use Case Library is a collection of short, real-world AI examples tailored for associations. Each video, under 10 minutes, demonstrates a practical way to apply AI in your daily work. From creating a podcast with a notebook language model to generating FAQs with ChatGPT, these use cases are designed to spark ideas and help you turn AI Learning Hub insights into immediate, meaningful improvements in your workflows.
Want to suggest a topic of the Use Case Library? Please send this to support@sidecar.ai
A: digitalNow is the premier annual conference for association leaders focused on the future of leadership, technology, and innovation. It brings together CEOs, executives, and industry visionaries to explore how associations can thrive in a rapidly changing world.
A: digitalNow is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers within associations—especially those interested in digital transformation, AI, and leadership innovation.
A: Attendees can expect keynote sessions from thought leaders, interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and extensive networking with peers driving change in the association sector.
A: digitalNow is held annually at a rotating location in the U.S. digitalNow will be taking place in Washington D.C. on October 25-28. Registration and further details are always available at sidecar.ai/digitalnow.
A: Yes. digitalNow is presented by Sidecar and aligned with its mission to empower associations to innovate, lead, and leverage emerging technology, especially AI.
A: The Sidecar Scoop is a free, weekly newsletter for association professionals, providing curated insights, tools, and stories at the intersection of AI, leadership, and association strategy.
A: Each edition includes practical AI tips, thought leadership articles, key industry news, and exclusive insights from the Sidecar team and community.
A: You can sign up for free https://sidecar.ai/sidecarscoop to start receiving the Sidecar Scoop directly in your inbox each week.
A: Sidecar Sync is a podcast hosted by Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias, exploring how AI and innovation are transforming associations, leadership, and the future of work.
A: Each episode dives into themes like:
A: Sidecar Sync is available on all major platforms—Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts—as well as directly at https://sidecar.ai/sidecar-sync-podcast.
A: New episodes are released weekly, with each episode running about 30–40 minutes.
A: The Sidecar Blog is Sidecar’s hub for thought leadership, commentary, and resources centered on associations, AI, leadership, engagement, technology, and strategy.
A: The blog covers a wide range of topics including:
A: The blog features articles from Sidecar’s team (including Mallory Mejias, Erica Salm Rench, Sofi Giglio, Jason Marchese, Amith Nagarajan, and John Huisman), alongside guest contributors from the association and technology sectors.
A: Yes. The Sidecar Blog is open and accessible to everyone, no subscription required.
A: The Mastermind is an elite peer-network designed for senior association professionals who are committed to turning AI insight into real organizational change. Over 12 months, you’ll work collaboratively in monthly sessions to build 10+ AI agents, apply them in your own ecosystem, and gain direct access to innovation resources and leadership peers.
A: The group is tailored for association CEOs, CXOs and other senior executives who want to lead their organizations into the AI-future. Curiosity and the willingness to act matter more than prior AI experience, no AI knowledge is required to participate.
A: Membership features:
A: Get started by visiting: https://sidecar.ai/association-ai-mastermind
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