Associations have the unique ability to enhance the personal and professional lives of individuals in virtually every business sector. Because associations are indispensable to industries, professions, and society, it's vitally important that people who work in associations have a full understanding of their nature and history. At the end of this course, one will have a better understanding of how associations are organized, how the leadership and management functions work, the value of members, key principles for working with volunteers, and how one's role contributes to the organization's success.