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New Bill Would Expand 529 Savings Accounts to Cover Professional Certification

Associations Now

A new bipartisan bill would expand the use of 529 education savings accounts to cover the fees related to professional certification and credentialing programs. ASAE and the Professional Certification Coalition say it would benefit associations and the workforce. Spanberger said.

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Bill to Expand 529 Savings Accounts Reintroduced in Senate, House

Associations Now

The bipartisan legislation, long supported by ASAE, would allow workers to use 529 education savings accounts to pay for voluntary professional certifications and credentials offered by associations. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. The Senate bill is cosponsored by Sens.

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Law School Partnership Brings Finance Group’s Certification to Broader Audience

Associations Now

The Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists and Fordham University’s Law School are partnering to bring the Certified Financial Crime Specialist certification to law students and graduates. The post Law School Partnership Brings Finance Group’s Certification to Broader Audience appeared first on Associations Now.

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With New Education Program, Group Looks to Serve All Member Segments

Associations Now

With the introduction of a new education program, the National Association of Sports Commissions is working to better serve all membership segments. As a first step toward better representing its full membership, the National Association of Sports Commissions has launched its new education program, the Sport Tourism Learning Institute.

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Accessible, Affordable: The Strategy Behind One Group’s Online Learning Efforts

Associations Now

(ISC)² is planning a major expansion of its online education efforts, including the addition of new staff, as a way to help cybersecurity pros keep up with the latest trends. The offering will be free to (ISC)²’s members and associates, according to an association press release.

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What’s new in TopClass LMS version 10?

WBT Systems

As noted by our CTO Linda Bowers in the press release announcing the availability of TopClass 10 , we really enjoyed working with our clients and we are so grateful to our wonderful user community for taking the time to provide their experience and insight. Request a Demo Today.

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ASAE Launches Challenge to Recognize Power of Digital Credentials

Associations Now

ASAE’s challenge—hosted along with the American Council on Education, digital credential platform Credly, and the Lumina Foundation—invites groups to submit proposals for ways to better promote, evaluate, and use digital credentials in assessing job candidates and helping with hiring decisions.