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Associations Need to Lead Change with Education Programs

WBT Systems

The authors of the whitepaper cite Georgetown University noting “Industry-based certifications address several problems that postsecondary credentials currently face: relevance, accountability, consistency, and portability.” Why Emphasize Technology for Association Education Programs?

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AMCs Engaged!

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As ASAE Annual Meeting 2016 got started this year in Salt Lake City, it’s preceded by AMCs Engaged!, And, more than 100 attendees participated in eligible CAE sessions, receiving their education credits and certifications electronically via AMC Institutes AMS, which was connected to the mobile app. Are You Built for Speed?

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Association Learning: Does your Story Inspire Members?

WBT Systems

“Harley Davidson bikes are twice the price of the same exact Honda bike but will outsell it 13-1 because of community” – Ken Schmidt #HLSF16. David Spinks (@DavidSpinks) November 14, 2016. Mertz, CAE (@DianaTMertz) November 14, 2016. What if your mbrs had the same brand loyalty that Harley riders have?

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Use your community to show members the courses and certifications available to them, then give them a place to discuss and meet fellow learners.

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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

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When a learner accumulates a sufficient balance of CE credits over a certain span of time, she achieves maintenance of certification. Less abstractly, the CE business of non-profit associations is threatened by for-profit CE providers that undercut the associations’ prices.

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Christmas Tree Safety Tips: What Associations Recommend

Associations Now

million in 2016 to 21.1 Prices of real Christmas trees are rising due to shortages that date to the 2008 recession. Artificial trees come with their own problems, especially if they’re designed with built-in lighting—which is why Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has certifications for prelit trees over 30 inches tall.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.6.16

Reid All About it

Also, learn what it takes to become a Certified Event Designer and obtain your certification. – MGI’s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Find out firsthand the latest association growth trends with the lead authors of the 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. More information/registration.