WBT Systems

JANUARY 24, 2017

There are lots of great ideas in this collection, and one theme that runs through the collection is that of innovative association education and certification programs that have been tailored to the specific needs or interests of the association membership. Best Benefit Ever = Association Education and Certification Programs.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 4, 2016

A recent study finds that more than 90 percent of educational institutions are offering credentials and digital badges, in part, to serve their millennial students, who favor badging and certificates to traditional degrees. What about millennials? What lessons can associations learn from the study? What do they want?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? The importance of on-demand, online, and mobile learning options, and the value of certifications will be on the rise. You don’t have to!

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LMS Learning Management System Certificate System 150

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

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. Making Online Communities Work in 2016. Follow Blog via Email. 1 CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

MAY 15, 2018

Coursera signaled its shift in focus from individuals to corporations when they launched Coursera for Business in August 2016—“a powerful way to help leading companies around the world address the rapidly evolving training and development needs of their employees.”. Even MOOCs have caught on. Increased employee retention.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 25, 2017

While most associations are plotting out recruitment strategies for millennials, membership professionals need to be thinking about a younger generation entering the workforce this year. This blog post marks the date on which I begin to feel old. In a 2016 blog post, Walker outlines a few “ what you need to know ” tips about Gen Z.

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