This report helps associations understand how other organizations are using online education. It identifies the different approaches to offering online education and urges associations to get fully involved in the opportunities that exist before competitors step in. Use this manual to assess how your association can deploy online education to stay ahead. Learning about the advancements made by other associations--through profiles included in this report--will help you and your association catch up quickly. But even if your association has had some experience with online education, you are sure to find value in the case studies, environmental scans, listings of courseware vendors, and online course model featured in this report.