Professional accreditation is a means of recognising on-going development as a speaker.
Two areas are recognised - the ability to command the attention of an audience as a speaker and the skills and knowledge of running a speaking business. The National Speakers Association of Australia has established three levels of accreditation. The first level is Accredited Speaking Member. Once awarded, you are entitled to use the designation ASM after your name. This level is attained once you can demonstrate that you have a number of clients and that you are able to command professional speaking fees.