SDA’s mission is to promote the exchange of ideas and to educate our members in the related disciplines of design firm administration. 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, then you should become a member!
Our primary objectives are:
- To enhance practice administration through personal growth and continued education
- To encourage career growth and excellence through a Certified Design Firm Administrator (CDFA)
- 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
Here are just a few of the benefits members receive:
List Serv
SDA has several member List Servs, principal, member, chapters, etc. The List Serv is an email-based discussion group. 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.
Certification Program (SDA/CDFA)
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 "SDA/CDFA". This is a high honor among members of SDA and the design industry and serves as a tangible measure of competence.
BTD White Papers
SDA's White Papers are educational tools for SDA members. Posted quarterly, they offer an exchange of knowledge in the six areas of design administration: human resources, office administration, project management, finance, information technology, and marketing.
BTD News
The BTD News highlights member’s accomplishments and activities. This can include press releases for individuals, member firms, or Chapters; articles written by members of news (rather than educational or informational) nature; or announcements that are applicable for members.
Monthly eWire
Members receive the SDA electronic eWire each month. The eWire offers members information about upcoming events or meetings in addition to industry related issues. Reading the eWire is a great way to stay tuned.
Networking, Regional Conferences, Annual Conventions, Leadership Conferences and MUCH MORE!
Click here to download a copy of the SDA Membership Application.
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