Membership

What is the value of SDA Membership?

SDA is an elite organization that addresses the issues, concerns, and educates its members in all aspects of design firm administration. If you are employed as an administrator in the A/E/C industry, SDA is for you!

Our Primary objectives are:

• To enhance practice administration through personal growth and continued education
• To encourage career growth and excellence through a Certified Design Administration (SDA/C) program
• To contribute to the development of office systems and materials
• To work with institutions of higher education to establish a curriculum for the training of design field personnel
• To cooperate with civic organizations whose undertakings are non-profit, non-political, and of vital interest to the community
• To enhance the network of our members and their firms within the A/E/C community

The benefits members receive include:

• Continuing Education
  Monthly programs are designed to provide practical information regarding design firm administration. SDA members benefit from a national organization’s support in development of individual career goals.
• Professional Emphasis Groups
  Networking groups focus on the major areas of design administration: Office Administration, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, and Information Technology.
• Networking and Events
  Enhance leadership skills and professional network through events such as monthly educational programs, business meetings, national leadership conference, and national convention.
• Certification CDFA (SDA/C)
  When you join SDA your are allowed to put “SDA” after your name to show you have started, and are willing, to further your knowledge and grow. The Certification Program takes that a step further. By meeting specific requirements and taking specific courses you can become SDA Certified and use “CDFA”. This is a high honor among members of SDA and the design industry, and serves as a tangible measure of competence.
• Publications
  SDA’s national newsletter, Behind the Design, offers information on issues relevant to the design industry. Additional resources are also available including White Papers, eWire, the SDA Handbook, and our Resource Center lending library.
• Forums
  SDA has several Forums including Member, Chapter, BOD and Principals, to name a few. The Forums are our primary source for member-to-member communication. From here you can dip into the pool of knowledge of other SDA members by posting queries, offering advice, and sharing best practices in your related discipline.
• Job Bank
  Employment and referral opportunities benefiting both you and your firm.
• Websites
  Access to national and various chapter websites, including publications, events, and endless other industry resources.