# American Psychological Association
*Also known as APA*

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- Industry: Professional Bodies
- Market category: Trade Association Memberships (https://nowen.ai/category/trade-association-memberships)
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- Delivery model: services
- Location: Washington, DC, United States
- Website: https://apa.org
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> A scientific and professional organization that represents psychology and advances psychological science, education, practice, and public understanding.

The American Psychological Association is a scientific and professional organization representing psychology and supporting researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. It advances psychological science and knowledge through research, education, professional resources, advocacy, publications, and member services, while promoting psychology’s application to societal challenges and human well-being.

**Mission:** To promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.

## Products & Services

### [APA membership](https://www.apa.org/members/your-membership/join)
*Service*
Access professional learning, publications, networking, and member savings while connecting with a community advancing psychology.
APA membership connects psychologists, students, educators, and others who support psychology with professional resources, a member community, publications, continuing education, and advocacy. Members can access career and professional development resources, network through APA Community and 54 divisions, and receive benefits such as free annual CE credits and discounts on selected publications, services, and events. Membership categories serve people at different career and education stages, with eligibility determined by category.
- Categories: Trade Association Memberships (https://nowen.ai/category/trade-association-memberships)

- **Annual continuing education credits** — Earn Five Free CE Credits Annually
- **APA publication and event discounts** — Save On Publications, Learning, And Events
- **Professional liability insurance savings** — Save On Professional Liability Insurance
- **Member publications** — Stay Informed Through Member Publications
- **Professional development resources** — Develop Skills And Advance Your Career
- **Professional networking** — Connect With Peers Across Psychology
- **Member-exclusive content** — Access Exclusive Member Content
- **Advocacy for psychology** — Support Advocacy For Psychology
- **Membership options for varied career stages** — Choose A Membership Category That Fits
- **Member involvement in APA** — Contribute Through APA Governance
- **Online membership management** — Manage Membership And Preferences Online

### [APA Community](https://community.apa.org/)
*Platform*
Connect with psychology colleagues, exchange perspectives, and develop professionally through member networking and expertise-aligned groups.
An exclusive online platform for APA members to connect one-on-one with fellow members, join groups aligned with their areas of expertise, and contribute perspectives on issues shaping psychology. APA describes the community as supporting members’ professional development and connecting a diverse, global community of researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.
- Categories: Professional Networking Communities (https://nowen.ai/category/professional-networking-communities)

- **One-on-one member connections** — Connect One-On-One With Peers
- **Expertise-aligned groups** — Join Groups Aligned With Expertise
- **Psychology field discussions** — Share Perspectives On Psychology
- **Member directory networking** — Find Colleagues And Build Networks

### [APA Continuing Education](https://www.apa.org/education-career/ce)
*Service*
Build expertise and earn CE credits through flexible professional development programs on timely topics in psychology.
APA Continuing Education offers professional development programs for psychologists and other mental health professionals. Programs help learners meet professional goals, maintain expertise, build competency in psychological science, and earn CE credits. Learners can browse programs by topic, format, or credit amount, with options including live and on-demand webinars, advanced intensives, article- and book-based exams, and ecourses. Catalog programs are reviewed and approved by APA’s Office of Continuing Education in Psychology, which maintains responsibility for program content.

- **Professional development and CE credits** — Build Expertise While Earning CE Credits
- **Flexible learning formats** — Choose A Format That Fits Your Schedule
- **Unlimited CE subscription** — Access Unlimited Online CE For 12 Months
- **APA program review and approval** — Earn Credits From APA-Reviewed Programs
- **CE program search** — Find Programs By Topic, Format, Or Credits
- **Timely and curated CE series** — Explore Timely Topics And Curated Series
- **Member CE savings and credits** — Save On Programs And Earn Free Credits
- **APA-approved sponsor information** — Explore APA-Approved Sponsor Opportunities

### [APA Publishing](https://www.apa.org/pubs)
*Service*
Access psychological research, learning resources, and publications for scholarship, teaching, professional practice, and everyday well-being.
APA Publishing provides psychological content to support research, education, professional practice, and general well-being. Its publishing program includes books and children's books, peer-reviewed journals, research databases and electronic resources, digital learning tools, videos, reports, and research highlights. Resources serve scholars, professionals, educators, students, families, and institutions. APA Publishing also provides APA Style guidance and tools, APA PsycNet search and content access, and digital learning tools including PsycLearn, Academic Writer, the Mastering APA Style Student Workbook, and PsycLearn Essentials.

- **Peer-reviewed psychology journals** — Read Peer-Reviewed Research Across Psychology
- **Research databases and APA PsycNet** — Discover And Access APA Research Materials
- **Psychology books and children's books** — Explore Expert Books For Research And Life
- **Digital psychology learning tools** — Engage Students With Digital Learning Tools
- **APA Style guidance and tools** — Apply APA Style In Scholarly Writing
- **Publishing guidance for authors and reviewers** — Prepare And Submit Work For Publication
- **Psychology videos and reports** — Use Videos And Reports For Learning

### [APA PsycInfo](https://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psycinfo)
*Product*
Helps researchers discover behavioral and social science literature and monitor relevant topics, trends, and analytics.
APA PsycInfo is a research database for psychological and related social and behavioral science literature. Researchers can use associated tools to receive personalized alerts, monitor trends, explore analytics, and access full text; premium features are available through an institutional subscription.

- **Research literature access** — Discover Relevant Research
- **Personalized research alerts** — Track Relevant Research
- **Research trend monitoring** — Monitor Research Trends
- **Research analytics** — Explore Research Analytics
- **Full-text access** — Access Full Text

### [APA Accreditation](https://accreditation.apa.org/)
*Service*
Helps users find APA-accredited psychology programs and access standards for health service psychology education and training.
APA accreditation provides information and resources on psychology education and training program accreditation. Users can search APA-accredited doctoral, internship, and postdoctoral residency programs. APA also publishes standards describing professional and scientific expectations for health service psychology programs, including master’s programs.

- **Accredited program search** — Find Accredited Psychology Programs
- **Program accreditation standards** — Review Program Accreditation Standards

### [Leadership Development Institute at APA](https://ldi.apa.org/)
*Service*
Build leadership skills, access mentorship and science-rooted training, and increase your impact in your field and beyond.
The Leadership Development Institute at APA is a central hub for leadership development, mentoring, and training programs. It unites APA’s existing leadership initiatives, develops new programming, and fosters mentorship and training opportunities. Its programs are rooted in psychological science and equip participants with skills to address societal challenges and maximize their impact within their fields and beyond.

- **Leadership skills development** — Build Essential Leadership Skills
- **Integrated leadership initiatives** — Access Coordinated Leadership Programs
- **Leadership mentorship** — Access Leadership Mentorship
- **Psychological science-based programming** — Learn Through Psychological Science

### [APA Annual Convention](https://convention.apa.org/)
*Service*
Connect with psychology colleagues and share work with a broad professional audience at APA’s annual convention.
APA’s annual convention is a professional event for psychologists, students, and allied professionals. Attendees can connect with colleagues and peers, and prospective presenters can submit proposals for the chance to present to thousands of participants. APA members receive discounted convention registration rates. APA 2027 is scheduled for August 12–14 in San Francisco.

- **Proposal submissions** — Submit Proposals For Presentation
- **Professional presentations** — Present To Psychology Professionals
- **Professional networking** — Connect With Psychology Colleagues
- **Convention registration** — Access Discounted Member Registration
- **APA 2027 event details** — Plan For The Convention Dates

### [APA divisions](https://www.apa.org/about/division)
*Service*
Connect with psychology professionals in your areas of interest and access division activities, events, resources, and professional development opportunities.
APA’s 54 divisions are member-organized interest groups that serve as professional homes for psychology subdisciplines and topical areas. APA members and professionals not affiliated with APA can apply to join. Divisions provide opportunities to connect with professionals, participate in activities and events, and access benefits and resources that vary by division and membership group.
- Categories: Professional Networking Communities (https://nowen.ai/category/professional-networking-communities)

- **Specialty-based communities** — Find Your Professional Community
- **Professional networking** — Connect With Psychology Professionals
- **Career-stage membership benefits** — Access Career-Stage Support
- **Division events and conferences** — Attend Division Events
- **Member and leader resources** — Access Division Resources

## Sources

- [American Psychological Association](https://apa.org)
- [APA membership](https://www.apa.org/members/your-membership/join)
- [APA Community](https://community.apa.org/)
- [APA Continuing Education](https://www.apa.org/education-career/ce)
- [APA Publishing](https://www.apa.org/pubs)
- [APA PsycInfo](https://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psycinfo)
- [APA Accreditation](https://accreditation.apa.org/)
- [Leadership Development Institute at APA](https://ldi.apa.org/)
- [APA Annual Convention](https://convention.apa.org/)
- [APA divisions](https://www.apa.org/about/division)
