Membership
The mission of SDA has always been one of education, while the vision has been to promote good practice management and the professional standards of design firm administrative personnel. To that end, SDA provides educational opportunities, accredited through both SDA and AIA continuing education criteria, for members of the organization and the design community. 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 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
Here are just a few of the benefits members receive:
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.
Monthly Programs
SDA offers monthly educational programs on topics relevant to the A/E/C industry.
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.
SDA Today
The SDA Today is our monthly e-newsletter which provides current and relevent information for all SDA Members. Articles relevant to A/E/C administration are always included as well as a welcome to all new members, a list of upcoming webinar/audio conferences, a calendar of upcoming events and other news and tips to keep members informed of what's going on.
Webinars and Audio Conferences
SDA provides interactive, 90-minute educational sessions via audio teleconference and the Internet, hosted by industry experts covering industry hot topics, best practices, and specials interests.
Networking, Regional Conferences, Annual Conventions, Leadership Conferences and MUCH MORE!
