SDA’s Professional Emphasis Groups (PEGs) offer members the opportunity to network within six areas of expertise: Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Office Administration and Project Management. The membership of SDA supports firms of varying size in the United States and Canada though a highly active website www.sdadmin.org. The Society’s published White Papers appear on this website, along with reference information specific to each of the PEGs.
The Society also offers a rigorous certification program for members with emphasis placed on education and professionalism. The annual convention, EDSymposium, is filled with seminars focused on the enrichment of SDA’s areas of expertise.
The membership of SDA consists of owners, associates, department managers, and administrators all dedicated to the enhancement and integration of corporate business and the design industry. The SDA Forum gives instant access to colleagues and peers who can help answer your questions and concerns specific to the design industry. It works like a chat room or other online discussion forums found on the Internet.
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
