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The Association?s Pursuit for Relevance: What Role Do Certifications, Certificates and Micro-Credentials Play?

Blue Sky eLearn

I am reminded of libraries, which in many ways, are quite similar to associations. I recently watched a great video , which showcased Vancouver’s central library branch, as they are intentionally employing non-traditional library offerings, in order to evolve with the Digital Age. Allow me to draw a comparative line.

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Association Brain Food: 2.9.24

Reid All About it

For $40/year, you can add your cookbooks to your EYB online library and quickly find a recipe you already own. Using data science, we can model the future state and help make a more informed decision. 3: Value of Credential – How can we better market/promote the value of certification or other credentials, e.g. micro-credentials?

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How Associations Are Using Community to Support Their Members During COVID-19

Higher Logic

Over the past month, community engagement has jumped for many of our customers, indicating that members are relying on their association communities as vital sources of connection and information. Library downloads this week were almost equal to the downloads they saw in the whole first quarter.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Unlike a paper-based certification, a digital badge is embedded with relevant “ metadata ” such as the badge title, description, date earned, issuer, recipient, expiration date and even specific details about the work submitted by the recipient.

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New Certification Exam Prep Tool Sets Student Members Up for Success

Associations Now

An online instructive tool helps the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ student members review for their certification exam. To prepare its student members for the radiography certification exam, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists has developed the Radiography Student Exam Assessment Library (Radiography SEAL).

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Association Brain Food: 8.11.23

Reid All About it

Read what they learned about the growth of international audiences thanks to online events—and challenges with online networking and engagement—as well as on-demand online content libraries and problems caused by the lack of integrations. Host: Certification Network Group (CNG) Wed 8/16 from 11 a.m. Procrastination. More info/register.

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Best Learning Management Software in 2023: 15 Top Picks

MemberClicks

According to Marketing General , just after networking, the second most common reason members join an association is for continuing education or professional certification. Associations, educational institutions, chambers of commerce and corporations can all leverage an LMS to present online training and certification opportunities.