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Professional Associations

You are encouraged to build a professional network via membership-based organizations, many of which hold networking events and professional development programs in and around Pittsburgh.

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National Professional Associations by Industry

Membership in professional associations and organizations is a great way to enhance your resume and professional profile. The following compilation was adapted from an even more detailed list from . If you know of an association or organization that should be added to this listing, please contact the Learning and Development team.

  • is the largest community of accountants in academia.
  • monitors and enforces compliance of the profession's standards and provides educational guidance materials to members.
  • is the nation’s leader in payroll education and resources for payroll professionals.
  • was established to provide services and support to accounting professionals working within an IT environment.
  • is the recognized authority, leader, advocate and educator for internal audit professionals.
  • provides access to tools, information and peer networks for management accounting professionals.
  • provides members with educational information, tools and updates to support tax professionals.
  • aims to help tax and accounting professionals become more successful through sponsored educational programs.
  • provides resources, training and certification opportunities for administrative professionals and executive assistants.
  • helps members keep in touch with advances and changes in professional practice and technology.
  • is a globally recognized organization dedicated to the growth and development of executive and personal assistants through networking, training, mentorship, and ongoing career support.
  • is an association dedicated to helping office and administrative professionals advance their careers by providing knowledge, skills, and insights that support job advancement, success and recognition.
  • serves presidential assistants (PAs) and other professionals supporting higher education leaders.
  • is a professional association providing representation, education, valuation and accreditation to receptionists, switchboard operators, information clerks, greeters, and customer service professionals across the country.
  • is a members-based organization serving professionals who are dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals.
  • provides certification of animal scientists through examination, continuing education, and commitment to a code of ethics.
  • is a membership society that supports the careers of scientists and animal producers in the United States and internationally.
  • is dedicated to improving architectural drawing and those engaged in the serious pursuit of architectural illustration.
  • is an international member-based network that connects, supports and advocates for organizations and individuals devoted to advancing the role of architecture, planning and design in service to society.
  • is a member-based organization for architects and professions related to architecture.
  • is a small, intimate group of members at various stages of architectural training and careers with the mantra, “Architect helping architect.”
  • is a membership-based organization with the mission of inspiring excellence and nurturing lifelong involvement in choral music through education, performance, composition and advocacy.
  • is the largest union of professional musicians, playing in orchestras, theaters, film, radio, television and clubs.
  • is a professional organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers.
  • is a membership-based organization that supports string and orchestra teachers and players.
  • is a membership-based organization dedicated to advancing women working in the visual arts industry.
  • is a membership-based nonprofit organization for college and university theatre departments and administrators, educators, graduate students and theatre practitioners.
  • is the leading professional association for professionals and students who specialize in audio technology.
  • is a membership-based association committed to the practice of art, teaching, and research of and about the visual arts and humanities.
  • is a professional organization promoting the artistic, historical, educational, and social nature of costuming
  • is membership-based organization that provides leadership in promoting research, advocacy, and best practices in the delivery of dance and dance education.
  • is a membership-based organization that offers a network of support for folk dance professionals and practitioners.
  • is a membership-based association that promotes excellence in opera education and pedagogy through its support of a diverse community of opera educators and professionals.
  • is a membership-based association dedicated to the advancement of education to promote the highest professional standards in the visual arts.
  • is a membership-based association that brings together university career services, relations and recruiting professionals.
  • is the membership-based association that unites workforce professionals to help foster economic development in America.
  • is a nonprofit virtual professional association for scholars and practitioners in the communication field.
  • is a membership-based association founded to foster professional development opportunities to help advance translators and interpreters working in various industries.
  • is the premier professional organization for communications managers and individuals who direct the creation, distribution and utilization of communications media.
  • is membership-based network of business communication professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communication.
  • is a membership-based association devoted to the study and research of all forms and modes of media and the consequences of communication.
  • is a membership-based association dedicated to serving the needs of information officers, spokespersons and media relations professionals by providing networking and ongoing educational opportunities.
  • is the leading source for community, education and entrepreneurial business knowledge needed to be successful in the speaking profession.
  • is a membership-based association for professionals and academics engaged in scientific research and technological innovation for the graphic communications industry.
  • is an association of professionals focusing on accessibility in the built environment.
  • is a membership organization that unites individuals involved in concrete design, construction, materials and repair.
  • is an independent, not-for-profit educational association organized to advance the art and science of urban and regional planning.
  • is a national industry trade association representing professionals in the construction industry.
  • is dedicated to the interests of professionals in construction management and programming.
  • is dedicated to enhancing the control environment related to construction projects.
  • brings together and represents electrical contractors involved in the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
  • serves as a resource to those who plan, design, procure, construct, use, operate, maintain, renovate and retire physical facilities.
  •  is a member-based organization that helps promote a better understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior.
  • is a nonprofit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.
  • enhances the profession of mental health counseling through advocacy, collaboration, research, education, training and professional development.
  • supports school counselors’ efforts to enhance students' efforts to focus on academic, career and social/emotional development.
  • represents the professional interests of addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals.
  • is a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence and recognizing diversity in death education, care of the dying, grief counseling and research in thanatology.
  • is a professional organization dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the specialty through research and education.
  • is dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing post-secondary education.
  • functions to support professionals serving as cognitive-behavioral therapists through continuing education and networking.
  • is committed to the advancement of forensic social work through professional development activities.
  • is the world’s authority dedicated to the standards used by professionals in the polygraph examination field.
  • is a membership-based organization whose members pursue scholarly, scientific, and professional knowledge concerning the measurement, etiology, consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency.
  • provides education and collaborative opportunities to members for the prevention and investigation of high tech crimes.
  • is a professional association for police leaders that is committed to advancing the safety of communities.
  • is a membership-based organization comprised of crime analysts, intelligence analysts, police officers, educators and students.
  • is an association of students and professionals dedicated to the application of evidence-based criminological theory and criminal profiling techniques within investigative and legal venues.
  • is the largest professional organization in the world representing law enforcement analysts.
  • supports and promotes the law enforcement profession.
  • is a non profit association of fire investigation professionals dedicated to the education of fire investigators worldwide.
  • promotes the development of a competent workforce to counsel, treat, evaluate, supervise and manage criminal offenders.
  • is a nonprofit association that assists criminal justice agencies in the development and implementation of effective criminal justice policy.
  • is a membership-based organization that specializes in canine handling, training, and the certification of police dogs for general patrol dog use, tracking, protection, narcotic detection, explosive detection, arson, fish and game, and search and rescue.
  • is the premier global nonprofit organization dedicated to the customer experience profession.
  • is the premier global professional society dedicated to improving physics education.
  • provides members with services, resources and information to promote effective human resource practices within education.
  • strives to promote teaching and learning of the French language and French-speaking cultures and civilizations.
  • promotes the study of the German-language and culture to its members.
  • leads the way in policies, practices and programs for student affairs professionals and the higher education community.
  • is a membership-based organization supporting language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education.
  • specializes in the application and exploration of program and personnel evaluation, the associated technology, and many other forms of evaluation.
  • promotes historical studies and thinking by bringing together a wide variety of professional historians.
  • is a national association dedicated to the advancement of education and training that develops a competitive workforce.
  • is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting leadership development and enhancing program quality for early care and education programs.
  • is dedicated to supporting experiential education and the students, educators and practitioners who embrace its principles.
  • is focused on the needs and concerns of professionals specializing in graduate enrollment management.
  • is a provider of services and resources to help promote excellence in learning, teaching and leading.
  • is a nonprofit organization that seeks to foster greater professionalism in the classroom.
  • is the only association dedicated exclusively to senior leaders in the field of international education.
  • is the leading membership-based association dedicated to international education leadership.
  • is a professional association that works to strengthen the study of teaching of language and literature.
  • is a membership-based organization that supports music teaching professionals and is committed to furthering the art of music.
  • is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts and design educators.
  • is a nonprofit membership organization devoted to representing bilingual learners and education professionals.
  • is the largest professional membership association exclusively for early childhood educators.
  • empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students.
  • supports a diverse, inclusive and thriving community of educators and education researchers to improve teaching and learning about the earth.
  • is a network of scholars and citizens united by a commitment to academic freedom, disinterested scholarship, and excellence in American higher education.
  • empowers school psychologists to promote the learning, behavior, and mental health of all children and youth.
  • represents financial aid professionals at more than 3,000 colleges, universities and career schools across the country.
  • is the largest professional association of teachers of singing, offering a variety of lifelong learning experiences to its members.
  •  is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels.
  • is the public voice of mathematics education and advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.
  • is the nation's largest professional employee organization committed to advancing justice and excellence in public education.
  • was established with the goal of fostering necessary improvements to the postdoctoral experience by supporting a culture of inclusive connection through professional growth, awareness and collaboration with stakeholders in the postdoctoral community.
  • is the largest organization in the world dedicated to excellence and innovation in science education.
  • is committed to advancing teaching excellence, social justice and diversity in the law teaching community.
  • is a member-centered association committed to supporting a diverse and passionate network of student affairs professionals.
  • is a membership organization for African-American professional emergency managers.
  • links professionals, volunteers and organizations in disaster preparedness and emergency management.
  • is a worldwide organization dedicated to promoting the principles of emergency management.
  • offers membership to those who play a role in emergency management.
  • is composed of hundreds of government and emergency services spokespersons from across North America.
  • is a nonprofit professional and social network of firefighters, EMS, rescue, police officers, military and civilian support teams.
  • serves the environmental engineering and environmental science professions.
  • is the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals.
  • is a global community advancing the science and art of precision engineering.
  • is the nation's oldest engineering society with 150,000+ members.
  • promotes the art, science and practice of multidisciplinary engineering around the globe.
  •  is the oldest and most experienced facilities maintenance and engineering organization in the world.
  • is a nonprofit professional society of over 16,000 members in 90 countries.
  • is a membership organization for educators and industry professionals involved in integrating technology, leadership and design.
  • is the professional society for biomedical engineering and bioengineering.
  • is the recognized technical authority on illumination.
  • is the world’s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity.
  • is committed to leadership in packaging through the continuing education and growth of its members.
  • is an organization founded to share and promote the best principles and practices of systems engineering.
  • is the oldest association dedicated to education and training for responsible engineering practices.
  • is the oldest and largest spacemodeling organization in the world.
  • serves as the recognized voice and advocate of licensed professional engineers.
  • promotes, advocates, certifies and educates engineers related to the "value methodology" and its practitioners.
  • promotes the exchange of technical knowledge within the upstream oil and gas industry.
  • is dedicated to the advancement of the profession of petroleum evaluation engineering.
  • mission is to promote and provide the knowledge and education of plastics and polymers worldwide.
  • is the leading international association for environmental professionals interested in expanding their professional knowledge and networks.
  • is a nonprofit membership organization for executives and officials worldwide in industry, government, academia and the nonprofit community.
  • provides multiple forums for exchanging ideas relevant to the management of natural and environmental resources.
  • is a membership organization composed of design professionals, social scientists, students, educators and facility managers.
  • offers professional growth and networking opportunities among a diverse group of individuals involved with environmental management and control.
  • empowers corporate leaders to advance environmental stewardship, create safe and healthy workplaces, and promote global sustainability.
  • is dedicated to developing the highest standards of ethics and proficiency in the environmental professions.
  • provides training and education for all environmental, occupational safety, and health and emergency response training specialists.
  • provides environmental health and protection professionals with networking and professional development opportunities.
  • is composed of U.S. and international groundwater professionals including contractors, scientists and engineers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
  • advances environmental literacy and civic engagement through the power of education.
  • is dedicated to the study, analysis and solution of environmental problems, management of natural resources, and environmental education.
  • is the oldest and most experienced facilities maintenance and engineering association.
  • is dedicated to providing professional development, standards development and credentialing for educational facilities professionals.
  • is devoted to meeting the professional needs of facility and security administrators at cultural institutions.
  • is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals.
  • is the premier academic organization devoted to the study and promotion of knowledge about financial economics.
  • is the global resource and advocate for the finance profession.
  • is the international leader in alternative investment education.
  • is a global credentialing body with nearly 50 years of service to the financial industry.
  • is the principal professional organization for CFPs, educators and financial services professionals.
  • is the global professional association for business economists.
  • advances the practice of investor relations and professional competency and stature of its members.
  • is a membership organization dedicated to serving and supporting the compliance professional in the financial services industry.
  • is the leading organization representing the U.S. venture capital industry.
  • is dedicated to defining and implementing the best practices of risk management.
  •  is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
  • is dedicated to the mission of providing optimum nutritional care through foodservice management.
  • is committed to advancing and shaping the future of the food science and technology profession.
  • is composed of food media members, culinary instructors, chefs, restaurateurs, artisan food purveyors, cookbook authors and more.
  • represents executives in the corporate foodservice and workplace hospitality services.
  • is the professional association of individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for charitable institutions.
  • builds and supports a community of grant professionals committed to serving the greater public good.
  • is a multi-partisan organization of political and public affairs professionals dedicated to improving democracy.
  • is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring Americans to learn more about the world.
  • consists of individuals and organizations that are interested in promoting blockchain related solutions to government requirements.
  • provides programs and events that increase business opportunities for member companies.
  • is the association of professionals managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity and other human resource programs.
  • is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting and workforce solutions industry.
  • is a nonprofit membership organization supporting an inclusive workforce for people with disabilities.
  • is the leading association for HR professionals in higher education.
  • focuses on health, wellness, prevention and disease management.
  • is the world’s largest, oldest and most respected membership organization for employee assistance professionals.
  • is the world’s leading membership association dedicated specifically to serving HR technology professionals.
  • is the leading public sector human resource organization in the world.
  • is the singular organization in the country where professionals interested in all aspects of labor and employment relations network.
  • is focused on advancing the individual career development, planning and leadership of human resource professionals.
  • is dedicated to the continuous enhancement of human resources through networking, learning and advocacy.
  • is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries.
  • is the leading nonprofit professional association in HR, compensation and total rewards.
  • is a nonprofit member organization dedicated to promoting the concepts of agile software development.
  • supports the advancement security worldwide.
  • is a global community of educators, researchers and professionals connecting to address the field's challenges.
  • are nonprofit associations that promote professional standards within the IT industry.
  • is the go-to industry association for independent information professionals and entrepreneurs.
  • is a professional trade association of software developers who are creating and marketing leading-edge applications.
  • is a professional association supporting the advancement of the information and communications technology profession.
  • is a membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting open markets, open systems, open networks, and full, fair and open competition in the computer and communications industries.
  • promotes industry growth through education, training, certifications, philanthropy and market research.
  • is a nonprofit association consisting of IT leaders and professionals committed to advancing higher education through the use of information technology.
  • is a professional association and leading advocate for anyone using geospatial technology.
  • is a membership-based organization for technical support professionals to connect, share and collaborate with like-minded professionals.
  • is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
  • is a global association made up of IT and cybersecurity professionals whose purpose is to help business technology professionals and their enterprises realize the positive potential of technology.
  • is a global nonprofit organization committed to promoting effective cyber security practices and education to information security professionals.
  • provides education, certification and hosted events for professionals specializing in asset management.
  • is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource.
  • is the recognized leader in providing educational and certification standards for web professionals.
  • is a nonprofit committed to promoting high standards and ethics among IT and network computing professionals.
  • supports people who research, design and evaluate the user experience of products and services.
  • is the only professional association that specifically focuses on independent nonfiction writers.
  • is a trade association for professional photographers who create images for publication.
  • is an independent, nonprofit association for journalism and mass communication educators, students and media professionals.
  • is the voice for the nation's radio and television broadcasters.
  • is the voice of visual journalists and is dedicated to the advancement and representation of individuals who are working or aspiring towards working in the field of visual journalism.
  • is a nonprofit membership organization and the world’s largest digital journalism association, connecting journalism, technology and innovation.
  • is the world’s largest nonprofit association and community for professional photographers at all stages of their careers.
  • is the world's largest membership organization for economic journalists.
  • promotes the craft of writing and innovation in lifestyle, arts and entertainment journalism.
  • amplifies the voices of broadcast engineers by validating skills with professional certification, by offering educational opportunities to maintain and expand those skills, and by speaking out on technical regulatory issues.
  • provides educational opportunities and vital support to journalists of all media who face the challenging responsibility of covering complex environmental issues.
  • is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to improving and protecting journalism.
  • is the national trade association representing an industry of nearly one million professionals.
  • is a membership organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system.
  • is a membership organization that provides resources for lawyers, judges, legal professionals, law students and anyone interested in law-related issues.
  • promotes justice, fair policy and the advancement of the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice to its members by providing continuing legal education, information, professional services and expertise.
  • is a worldwide network of legal professionals that promotes in-house counsel through information, education, networking opportunities and advocacy initiatives.
  • provides support to professionals specializing in the management of law firms, corporate legal departments and government legal agencies.
  • offers professional development opportunities to legal service professionals by providing continuing legal education, certifications and training opportunities.
  • seeks to advance paralegal professionals throughout their careers by providing certification and professional development opportunities and resources.
  • is a membership-based organization committed to endorsing, promoting and safeguarding the highest professional ethics of the legal investigative profession.
  • is the only national organization specific to the legal search profession.
  • is nonprofit association dedicated to supporting patent professionals and those working in the field of patent law.
  • advances employee rights and serves lawyers who advocate for equality and justice in the American workplace.
  • is dedicated to serving notaries and their employers by promoting standards, providing education, and advocating for the profession.
  • is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
  • is a membership-based nonprofit that is the leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership.
  • is dedicated to advancing logistics engineering professionals through education, mentoring and outreach.
  • advances the supply chain profession by connecting, educating and developing the world’s supply chain management professionals throughout their careers.
  • is the resource for warehouse logistics and is dedicated to serving warehouse logistics providers, suppliers and customers.
  • is a nonprofit international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.
  • provides opportunities for the promotion of the supply management profession through a broad community and a network of local chapters.
  • is a nonprofit professional association for procurement and supply chain professionals in higher education.
  • is a membership-based, professional society for contract management, acquisition, and procurement professionals that provides high-quality training and resources to support professional growth.
  • is committed to providing enhanced expertise, professional networks, tools and solutions to help members advance their products, services, and industries.
  • provides a forum where members can stay current with new and developing management and operational techniques.
  • is a leading professional organization that includes members across all disciplines and career levels in advertising.
  • strives to be the most relevant force and voice shaping marketing around the world, an essential community for marketers.
  • helps its members become more effective marketers, build stronger brands, and drive industry and societal change.
  • is the global association for the entertainment marketing industry, representing thousands of people who create, market and distribute content in media.
  • brings together the media community both online and offline in a non-competitive environment where members can learn, share and have fun together while informing, inspiring and empowering business through social, digital and future media.
  • is the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community.
  • supports occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals in their efforts to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities through providing education, advocacy, standards development and a professional community for members to advance their careers and the OSH profession as a whole.
  • provides training, consultative services and professional certifications in the workplace safety industry.
  •  is a non-profit professional society dedicated to advancing the profession of research administration through education and professional development programs, the sharing of knowledge and experiences, and the fostering of a diverse, collegial, and respected global community. 
  •   is the premier global research management society providing education, professional development and the latest comprehensive information about research management to professionals from over 40 countries.
  • is the world’s largest scholarly and professional organization of anthropologists.
  • is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering and innovation.
  • is dedicated to serving the community clinical laboratory and the professionals involved in clinical laboratory operations.
  • is the world's premier professional association for explorationists dedicated to advancing the science of petroleum geology.
  • is an international nonprofit organization for amateur and professional astronomers.
  • membership includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers and others whose research interests lie within astronomy.
  • represents the interests and needs of practitioners of biological safety.
  • is the world's largest scientific society and one of the world's leading sources of authoritative scientific information.
  • fosters the advancement of the chemical profession in the United States.
  • is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization made up of students, researchers, educators and industry professionals.
  • is a professional association offering membership for individuals working in cell biology or related fields.
  • is the world's largest scientific society of researchers, educators and health professionals interested in the microbial sciences.
  • is a nonprofit professional society devoted to the advancement of the plant science research and education.
  • is the world's leading community of statisticians, quantitative scientists and users of statistics.
  • is an global community of scientists, engineers and instrument manufacturers, which strives to promote research and communicate knowledge in the important areas of surface, interface, vacuum and thin film science/technology.
  • was established to provide structure and leadership to the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
  • supports clinical research professionals through membership, training and development, and certification.
  • is a global community committed to advancing fundamental knowledge and innovation in the botanical sciences for the benefit of people and the environment through research and education.
  • supports early career scientists and engineers through outreach, professional development, community awareness and advocacy.
  • is an international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas.
  • is nonprofit with the mission of connecting geophysicists from around the world.
  • is a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of formation evaluation and petrophysics.
  • is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems.
  • is committed on a global scale to the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.
  • is a professional organization with the mission of advocating for the growth and sustainability of the North American metal processing, forming and fabricating industries.
  • is the largest national scientific and professional organization representing psychology researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students.
  • is the national professional association for students, faculty, and other practitioners interested in sociology.
  • is an international, professional association for school psychologists developed to promote the learning, behavior and mental health for all children and youth.
  • is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world.
  • is a leading membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application and teaching of behavior analysis.
  • is a world leader in professional development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success.
  • is a nonprofit membership organization representing professionals involved in strategic thinking, strategic planning and strategic action.
  • is the premier and most respected global community advancing the discipline of change management.
  • is dedicated to negotiating, planning and executing alliances, partnerships and other collaborative business relationships.
  • specializes in boardroom best practices and fosters collaboration among directors, investors, and corporate governance stakeholders.
  • is a global organization that focuses on competitive intelligence and the related benefits that help reduce strategic risk and increase revenue.
  • is a membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to representing individuals in the strategic management field.
  • is the world's largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations.
  • is dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs.
  • is composed of full-time and freelance editors, writers and graphic designers employed in the business, trade and specialty press.
  • provides community, opportunities, ideas, news and advocacy for writers and teachers of writing.
  • is committed to strengthening the community of education writers.
  • is a membership organization for memoir writers from all over the world.
  • is the largest organization devoted to the professional interests of science writers.
  • is a professional organization working toward the advancement of editors.
  • is dedicated to promoting high standards of quality, ethics and business practices for editors of Spanish texts for the United States.