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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Badges recognize program and certificate completion, with badge color based on skill level.

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How to ask someone to be your mentor

Association Success

I know personally every time that I’ve asked someone (to be a mentor), I have been scared to death,” Lauren Harley , Assistant Director of Education and Certification at MCI-USA, said in a recent SURGE Connect session. That sounds easy enough, but might seem intimidating. “I

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Synergy in the Boardroom: From Chaos to High Functioning

SCD Group

For example, a professional certification program was developed and launched without research to determine the demand; and no marketing support to effectively launch and drive program growth. Education programs were attracting limited participation, but viewed as successes by those spending personal time to execute them.

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Secrets to Market Share and Product Sales Growth ? GrowGlobally.org

GlowGlobally

Meanwhile, your scan of the business news indicates a host of new global trends: Huge expansion in global trade and business growth led by economies in Asia, Middle East and Brazil; 24/7 global management pressure necessitating inter-operable standards, and procedures, fueling the demand for certification and training in emerging markets; and.