Institute for Organization Management (IOM) by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce:  Institute is a customized professional development program for chamber executives and staff members with elective courses in marketing, financial management, leadership development and other critical areas to help improve the skill sets of your chamber organization.  http://www.uschamber.com/institute/default

Pictured Above:  Illinois Chamber Executives at the Madison, WI site in 2006 for the U.S. Chamber Institute Program. 

Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives assocation:  The CCE program, sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives association, assesses a chamber executive's knowledge in four core chamber management areas: leadership, planning, development and finance and administration.  http://www.acce.org/profdev/certification/

Certified Association Executive (CAE) by the American Society of Association Executives:  http://www.asaecenter.org/YourCareer/contentcae.cfm?ItemNumber=16097&navItemNumber=14985

U.S. Chamber- Chamber Accreditation for Local Chambers:    The U.S. Chamber's Accreditation Program is for chambers of commerce in existence for three years or more. The program defines high standards of excellence in chamber planning and performance and provides recognition to organizations, chamber members, and staff who meet high standards in the chamber profession. The evaluation for accreditation covers eight areas: governance, finance, human resources, government affairs, program development, communication, technology, and facilities. http://www.uschamber.com/chambers/programs/accreditation/default