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Where Does Your Association Fit in a Changing Postsecondary World?

Blue Sky eLearn

In 2015 that number had decreased to 52%. To Millennial Leaders. Millennials make up the largest majority in the U.S. Millennials make up the largest majority in the U.S. Since then, corporations have started to distance themselves from colleges and universities and partnerships between them have significantly declined.

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Where are the YPs?

Spark Consulting

The fact of the matter is that GenerationX, currently in their prime career and, thus, association membership target, years, is a smaller cohort than the retiring Baby Boomers and up and coming Millennials. We own non-college certification and credentialing. No other sector has as much experience with this as we do.

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What will 2016 bring for associations?

Aaron Wolowiec

The demand for knowledge will continue to grow this year, specifically the focus on certification programs. In fact, Abila predicts certification revenue will surpass membership revenue in 2016. For many members, certification has greater perceived value and affords a significant career edge that mere membership can’t provide. “For

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.30.16

Reid All About it

Its first office outside North America was opened in Mumbai, India in 2015. Learn the pros and cons of offering micro-credentials, where micro-credentials fit in the ecosystem of professional development, ethical and practical considerations, and the impact a micro-credential could have on your existing certification program.

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Advance Reading for #ASAE15

Associations Now

Heading to the 2015 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Detroit? In the months and weeks leading up to the 2015 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition , Associations Now has tapped into the wisdom of several expert content leaders on the conference slate. Session: “What’s New in the Business of Certification?”

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Solutions for Your Membership Conundrum

Association Adviser

We don’t very often give millennials the mic and ask them directly, ‘what’s important to you in life?’” Certifications. Tactics for engaging millennials. Re-branding isn’t the only way to connect with millennials. See our 2016 Corner Office roundtable for more about connecting with millennials. And guess what?

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Friday Buzz: Analyzing the Real-Estate Market

Associations Now

Also: The ups and downs of certifications at events. A Certification Conversation. Meetings industry certifications—worthwhile or not? JeffHurt #eventprofs What's the True Value of Certification? — Sue Pelletier (@spelletier) July 24, 2015. Are certifications at events really worth it?