Membership
NMA offers individual, company, and community membership options — each with the same network, certification pricing, and access to a century of leadership development. Explore the membership types below.
Which membership is right for you?
Lives inside one business or organization. Chapters set their own eligibility and work alongside HR and training teams on shared goals.
Learn moreDraws members from across a region — different employers, industries, and agencies working from shared local programming.
Learn moreFor professionals without a nearby company or community chapter. Full rights, privileges, and Board eligibility.
Learn moreFor spouses or partners of a current member in good standing, with the same programs and a 30% conference discount.
Contact NMAChapter members who have retired, or are about to, may also apply for Life Retired Member status through a chapter officer — a special one-time membership card with no ongoing dues and full access to member benefit and affinity programs.
Not part of a chapter yet? You can still join today.
Individual membership gives you full access to NMA’s network, certification pricing, and leadership programs — no company or community chapter required.