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.
