STEP 1: Earn your SILA Associate Designation
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After or while completing the SILA-Associate you can earn the SILA-Fellow designation. The SILA-Fellow builds on the SILA-Associate requirements with additional meetings, years as a member, and years of experience.
Note: can be completed concurrently while earning the SILA Fellow.