The Certified Auctioneers Institute or CAI is a professional designation provided by National Auctioneers Association to practising auctioneers. The program includes modules that can help an auctioneer to start and run a successful auction business.  Auctioneers who meet the standards set by National Auctioneers Association Education Institute are awarded the CAI professional designation. CAI is considered as the most prestigious designation that an auctioneer holds.