Associations Now

MAY 17, 2019

That’s where association credentialing and certificate programs come in. As many young adults question the value of college, the credentialing and certification industry is stepping in to fill the gap as an affordable alternative to a four-year degree. — John H Baker, CAE (@JohnHBakerCAE) May 17, 2019.

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Ewald Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

And maybe that cut it in 2019, but post-pandemic? Associations should make professional development a year-round value and revenue generator through online learning including webinars, bootcamps, master classes, workshops, series, certificate programs, forum discussion groups, content hubs, podcasts and video. Not a chance.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 3, 2020

Just one quick hit this week because I haven’t been reading much beyond fiction lately: 20 great books for content marketers published in 2019 (and one in 2020). Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Ann Gynn, Content Marketing Institute ). Tue 1/7 at 12 p.m.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Where community fits in: Be your industry’s thought leader. Communities are a great way to promote your association’s status in the industry. Use your community to show members the courses and certifications available to them, then give them a place to discuss and meet fellow learners. Be the industry leader.

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Associations Now

MAY 3, 2019

Also: improving the certification exam experience. What is worrying your members about the certification exam? — Amanda Kaiser (@SmoothThePath) May 3, 2019. What makes for a good certification exam experience? Stay on top of industry trends with these tips from the WBT Systems blog. Drowning in data?

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2019

An online education system keeps members on top of the industry. “As As technology continues to evolve, your industry will continue to adapt,” she says. If your industry requires certification, Bottorff says adding an online learning program to your benefit package can also attract other professionals in the field.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Develop a training curriculum to help members drive the industry forward. This presents a special opportunity for your association to step up and bridge the soft skills gap in its respective industry. Employers in your industry need your association’s help,” writes the WBT Systems team in a blog post. Think again.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 15, 2019

Here’s a quick path to burnout: all the tedious tasks associated with certification processes , yuck, been there. Harald Becker, Director Industry Engagement & Research, Microsoft. Meetings Master Classes 2019 Session 3: Accountability and Conflict Management – A Planner’s Guide. ON24 Webinar Benchmarks Report 2019.

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Associations Now

MAY 13, 2019

The FIDO2 certification , effectively, will allow Microsoft to move past passwords entirely with future updates of Windows—something the company plans to do with its Windows 10 May 2019 update. And because Windows is so widely used, the sheer scale of its embrace is expected to be unprecedented.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In many industries, it’s reached a crisis point. WBT Systems suggests associations investigate whether the professionals in their industry are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and drug misuse. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 9, 2019

“For example, let’s say you’re in the midst of your annual conference, and you’re talking to someone who’s studying for a certification exam. Another idea: Drum up educational opportunities around soft skills to complement industry-specific learning programs. — Association Chat (@assnchat) October 9, 2019.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 2, 2019

These online communities might not operate in your same industry, but don’t dismiss them too quickly: there’s a lesson to be learned from every community. The CFP Board’s mission is to grant a certified financial planning certification. These examples can help us answer the question: What really makes a community a community ?

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GrowthZone

MARCH 13, 2021

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on September 23, 2019. Keep members engaged with event management, member forums, and educational certification tools. It has been updated. Leveraging a robust AMS system engages members and helps you develop your association, while automating many mundane and repetitive tasks.

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Aptify

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Considering today’s consumer expectations, it’s not too surprising that the Association of National Advertisers voted “ personalization” the marketing word of the year for 2019. Compliance certifications to validate security. We want recommendations and offers based on our specific interests and preferences.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 2, 2019

— MemberSuite (@membersuite) October 2, 2019. New members join an association with a different goal in mind: Maybe they hope to make more industry connections, or maybe they want to leverage continuing education or certification programs. #assnchat #assnprof [link] pic.twitter.com/2cDhgMUrrV.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. Event Manager’s Master Class – A Tool Kit for Events in 2023 From industry data and survey feedback, it is clear that audiences have new (and higher) expectations. 1 CMP credit. . 1 CMP credit.

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Protech

APRIL 7, 2020

Measurable categories that could be included in member value frameworks range from community resources download s , event participation and engagement , and professional development certifications completed. The member value framework should focus on categories where your association’s draws most of its non- dues revenue streams. .

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Following a welcome from NASP’s executive director and board president, NASP 2019 will kick off Monday afternoon with a keynote presentation by Boomer Esiason. With the meeting taking place in DC, it makes sense that many of its sessions focus on national legislative and regulatory policy affecting the industry.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 19, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Allie Barth, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations @American Gaming Association. ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry. Mon 6/22 at 2 p.m. – More info/register.

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.orgCommunity

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

With all the disruption going on around us and in your industry, will incremental change bring your vision for professional development closer to realization? At the 2019 digitalNow conference , Dr. Radhika Dirks, CEO and co-founder of XLabs , talked to an audience of association executives about her work with moonshots.

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.orgCommunity

JULY 18, 2019

Their new membership model includes unlimited access to certifications, online education, newsletters, industry analyses, and communities—the “ pay-to-play ‘extras’ in most association business models.”. But, HFMA has cast that old non-dues revenue practice aside. Sponsored educational programs. Credentialing programs.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A well-planned marketing strategy can go a long way toward increasing your organization’s visibility with both prospective members and your community or industry. When other industry pros and organizations are well-versed on your value proposition, this can enhance your reputation. Boosting your organization’s reputation.

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.orgCommunity

AUGUST 29, 2019

With all the disruption going on around us and in your industry, will incremental change bring your vision for professional development closer to realization? At the 2019 digitalNow conference , Dr. Radhika Dirks, CEO and co-founder of XLabs , talked to an audience of association executives about her work with moonshots.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Annette Homan, CAE: My professional life started in the financial industry. At AMA, I was exposed to a more diverse audience because I was overseeing operations for a team that worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement education programs for many different industries. The universities are in the U.S,

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Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

Although Elizabeth Merritt wrote this article for the museum community in 2019, it’s applicable to the association community in 2020. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 22, 2019

Find out what defines accessibility in 2019, how accessibility impacts associations on the web, and discuss tools your association can use to stay on top of the latest trends. Presenter: Elena Dedman, tax e-filing expert and nonprofit industry leader at TaxBandits.com. Why “Association Hustle” is Your Best Resource for 2019.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on September 23, 2019. Education subscriptions and certifications. Website Certifications and training. Social media capabilities Certifications. It has been updated. Complete transaction engine. Robust reporting and analytics. Dashboards. Payment processing. MemberSuite.

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Delcor

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a proprietary information security standard for organizations that handle branded credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. Trained staff in this area should have a minimum of an ITIL Foundations certification. Application development.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Host: Thought Industries. Barry Kelly, CEO, Thought Industries. That idea became Arist, the first text message university, which was just named a finalist in Fast Company ’s 2019 World-Changing Ideas competition.

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Association Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Beyond legal requirements, however, Samantha Evans, the certification manager for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals , said there’s both a social responsibility and a business case to make for Internet accessibility. . While not legally binding, Japan has developed its own accessibility guidelines. .

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Leading Learning

JULY 2, 2020

As the authors of a 2019 Harvard Business Review article put it: In an age of ubiquitous disruption and unpredictable job evolution, it is hard to argue that the knowledge acquisition historically associated with a university degree is still relevant. Which brings us back to the title question: Could associations replace college?

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Leading Learning

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The global content marketing industry was estimated at USD 63 billion in 2022. A report from Encoura points to that growth: [N]on-degree program interest has grown from 34% in 2019 to 47% in 2022, a 38% increase over that time. This compares to a 3% increase for undergraduate programs and a 38% decrease among graduate programs.

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Reid All About it

JULY 19, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 2019 PCMA EduCon Rebroadcast. A rebroadcast of select sessions and curated interviews with thought leaders from 2019 PCMA EduCon. Meet up with others in the association industry and enjoy some great food and beverages.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Billhighway and Mariner Management just released the 2019 Chapter Benchmarking Report. Data breaches devasted small businesses in 2019, with 10% having to close their doors as a result. Caroline Forsey, HubSpot ). Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 ).

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Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

WBT Systems shares several association examples of self-assessment tools and programs for choosing a career path or course of study, preparing for a certification exam, or improving business practices and policies. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. At the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting, Volunteering was debuted as a Foresight Works driver. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m., or subscribe for updates. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC. Tue 10/29 from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Event MB also reports that, between 2018 and 2019 alone, all-in-one event management software adoption grew from 9% to 36% — tripling the number of users who are now harmonizing their business' software suites into a central platform. Comprehensive CRM software is seeing an inflection point in the event management industry.

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