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Choosing the Right Model – Certificate or Certification

Blue Sky eLearn

Recently, Michelle Nolin, Learning Strategy and Instructional Design consultant from Learn Ethos, LLC and Linda Anguish, Director of Accreditation Services at the Institute of Credentialing Excellence presented a webinar on choosing the right model between certificates and certification programs. Assessment-based Certificate Program. Certificate awarded to recognize mastery of the specific learning outcomes (not a certificate of attendance or participation).

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

Blue Sky eLearn

First of all, by structures , I am specifically referring to the guiding standards for credentialing within any profession or industry, as they often dictate what learning formats and mechanisms are required and/or acceptable. Let’s define some of the key concepts within the credentialing industry. Here are some of the leading concepts within the credentialing industry, as paraphrased, from our preparation time with ICE.

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The Demand Is Growing for Certificate & Certification Programs

Membersuite

People prove their value by the certifications and certificates they’ve earned. Certifications and certificates are proof that someone is committed to the industry or profession. A Quick Primer on Certifications and Certificates.

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What is CAE Certification for Association Professionals?

GrowthZone

In a snapshot, the purpose of the CAE certification is to : establish the body of knowledge; assess the level of knowledge ; encourage professional growth; formally recognize individuals who meet the requirements ; and. The benefits of CAE certification include: Individual.

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The certification conundrum

Aaron Wolowiec

Whether it’s for prestige, a salary bump or a resume builder, people from all industries seek out certification programs. So it’s a safe bet that just about every industry has them. But the question is, should your association offer certification programs? It’s tempting to jump on the certification bandwagon but first, it’s important to conduct research. How can your certification program complement – not compete with – existing programs?

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Association Education and Certification: Best Benefit Ever

WBT Systems

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. So how do you make your education or certification program appear to be the best membership benefit ever?

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A Futurist’s View: On The Amazon Of Certifications

Association Success

Associations are stronger together, how can they collaborate to create a place to develop, provide, and update certifications? health system), who is to say that the association industry won’t also experience a massively disruptive market entrant? What if that competitor also had a simple way to sell valuable certifications “in bulk” to your member’s employers? LinkedIn almost always will ‘know’ many more people in your industry than you do.

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@CESSE Optimizing Sales Results for Certification, Certificate & Training Businesses

GlowGlobally

Whether you are selling certification in the United States or around the world, learn proven lessons on capturing potential candidates, how to motivate candidate behavior, and mixing education “prep products” to motivate and drive sales. The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC)²®, Based in Tampa, (ISC)2 is recognized for Gold Standard certifications and world class education programs. (ISC)2

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Setting Strategy for Certification’s New World

Associations Now

It’s tempting to jump right into the new ways to engage members in certification. Like most things in the association world, certification is undergoing a transformation. I discuss a few examples of what this new terrain looks like in my feature on certification in the latest issue of Associations Now. For associations that are looking at certification for the first time, this can be an exciting moment with lots of opportunities to experiment, says consultant Mickie S.

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Marketing Groups Bring Joint Certification to Members

Associations Now

The American Marketing Association and the Digital Marketing Institute will collaborate on delivering education around digital marketing—and offer those who complete the program certifications from both groups.

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Manufacturers Group Expands Effort to Fill Industry Jobs

Associations Now

A leading manufacturing association has launched a new website intended to address ongoing employment gaps in the industry. Creators Wanted began before the pandemic as a suite of online informational tools and roadshows on college campuses and similar locations to showcase the industry.

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Three Ways Your Association Can Build and Strengthen a Certification Program

SBI

When it comes to credentialing and certification programs, there are many advantages awarded to both the association and the professionals who pursue them. If your board of directors does not understand the commitment needed to make the program a success—and the financial realities of building and managing a robust certification program—then the credential will likely fail, and potentially drain the association of a significant amount of financial resources.

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Learning Pathways: How to Fill Your Industry’s Skills Gap

WBT Systems

Upon the completion of a learning pathway, the student receives a digital badge, certificate, and/or certification. When a learner completes a path—which can take anywhere from 10 to 68 hours—they can display a digital certificate on their LinkedIn profile. Design learning pathways (and your digital badge strategy ) in tandem with employers in your industry. Certificate? Will an exam be required for certification?

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Funding Industry Innovation

Potomac Core

Associations who are Funding Industry Innovation can position themselves as essential partners in helping members achieve business outcomes. Once an organization reaches this point they move to what’s becoming a new trend where Associations are funding Industry Innovation. Driving Industry Business Outcomes. Instead ROI is defined as providing the means necessary to help an industry overcome impediments and grow their top line revenue. Funding Industry Innovation.

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Online #learning exams and assessments.

YourMembership Blog

Case Studies eLearning Industry News + Trends Product Information certification elearning learning management software learning management system online education online learning online learning assessment online learning exam online testing platform personalized learning professional development professional education young professionalsWhy learners embrace them and associations are best qualified to deliver them.

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CTIA Expands Certification Program for IoT Security

Associations Now

The wireless association’s long-running testing labs program will soon launch a certification process for internet of things devices, which are expected to become increasingly prevalent in the 5G era. For a quarter-century, the association’s certification working groups have developed testing requirements for numerous technologies —including for battery life, Bluetooth, and cellular devices.

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Considering Certification: Steps To Making A Decision

Velvet Chainsaw

Are certification programs the golden handcuffs to maintain membership levels and to increase revenue? Think again if that’s your primary reason for wanting to implement a new certification program. Certainly it can elevate a profession, help an industry avoid government regulation and establish a field as a profession. Here is the PPT slidedeck from my reason presentation at TSAE’s New Ideas on Steps To Making A Decision About Certification.

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Wanna Boost Employee Retention? Focus on Leadership Training and Certifications

Associations Now

A new report from PayScale found that most employees wanted either a strong focus on certifications or to be trained on skills related to leadership and management. According to Professional Development: What Employees Want , a new report from PayScale, the nearly 38,000 workers surveyed by the compensation software firm were asking for two things: management and leadership training (32 percent) and professional certifications (30 percent).

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Professional Development and Certifications

Associations Live

MSAE's Young Professionals Networking Group met to discuss the various certifications one can receive in the association and hospitality industry as well as where to get professional development courses, credits and classes. Fees associated with application, study materials and re-certification. Content based on the meetings, convention and exhibitions industry. Fees are association with application, study materials and re-certification.

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Ad Industry Launches Certification Program to Fight Fraud

Associations Now

The Trustworthy Accountability Group, a coalition of advertising groups supportive of transparency efforts in advertising, has launched a new certification program to battle what’s considered rampant fraud in the digital ad industry. The ad industry’s transparency coalition is going to get some extra teeth. The post Ad Industry Launches Certification Program to Fight Fraud appeared first on Associations Now

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Associations Live: Career Development, Professional Certifications.

Associations Live

Career Development, Professional Certifications and Advanced Education. CMP The CMP exam is provided through the Convention Industry Council. You receive a certificate at the end of your course. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Thursday, May 26, 2011.

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Accounting Association Highlights Certificate Program to Stay Ahead of Automation

Associations Now

In a new ad campaign, the Institute of Management Accountants highlights how its CMA certification program prepares industry professionals for the rise of automation. Now, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has launched a new campaign intended to highlight that growth opportunity through its Certified Management Accountant certification program.

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Study: Certifications Lead To Higher Salaries and Greater Job Fulfillment

Associations Now

A new study found that a majority of professionals who completed an online certification course reported bumps in salary and job fulfillment—promising news for associations and their members. Earlier this year the HR Certification Institute launched a new professional certification for early-career human resource professionals. The findings, while somewhat self-interested given who conducted the survey, do highlight the value of certifications.

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CompTIA Explores New Certification Offerings to Back Evolving Tech Field

Associations Now

The technology trade group, working from the wish lists of employers and industry pros, is hoping to bring certifications to areas such as data visualization and the programming language Python. CompTIA’s certification game is already pretty strong—but there’s always room for more. We engage in regular, structured dialogue with employers, industry partners and subject matter experts as part of our rigorous exam development process,” Thibodeaux said in a news release.

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Three Reasons Not To Start An Association Certification Program

Velvet Chainsaw

“All organizations can develop certification. Some organizations think creating a certification program is the sure way to solve some of its problems. Sometime it is a valid way to solve industry-related challenges. Identifying Certification Goals. Rops advocates that before starting a credentialing program, an organization needs to identify its certification target and goals. Three Goals That Are Not Appropriate For Certification Programs.

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A Better Alignment of Membership and Certification

Associations Now

Last year the association launched the “APICS Membership” mobile app, which gives members information about their benefits, their status and expiration dates for certifications, and connections to their local chapters. For one association’s new two-tier membership offer, the deciding factor between the two options is a member’s desired engagement with one primary activity: certification. In APICS’ case, the focus is clear: certification.

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Could An Early Career Certification Be Right For Your Association?

Associations Now

The HR Certification Institute just launched a new early career certification that helps the organization serve the entire lifespan of HR professionals. The study from the ASAE Foundation and North Carolina State University’s Institute for Nonprofits also found that additional benefits of a credential can include promotion of ethical conduct, safeguarding the public, and increased prestige and a competitive advantage for credential holders, depending on the industry.

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Global Growth: 3 Tips for Launching an International Certification

Associations Now

Locally based content experts and the right partnerships are the keys to success in global certification expansion, according to the HR Certification Institute. Last week, the HR Certification Institute and La Asociación Mexicana Dirección de Recursos Humanos announced a partnership that will bring HRCI’s global credentials to AMEDIRH’s 12,500 member organizations and other HR professionals throughout the country.

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New Venue Certification Considers Both Facilities and Quality of Service

Associations Now

The new Venue Standard global certification takes a different approach to assessing convention centers, evaluating quality of service as well as the venue’s offerings. A common one is certification status. A unique certification is being added to the mix that will bundle some of those elements and add a few new ones. Demonstration of quality is the key to success within the modern meetings and events industry,” Venue Standard’s Gary Swarbrooke said in a statement. “In

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Become the trusted information source for your industry

Nimble AMS

As a member-based organization, your association can be THE trusted resource for information in your industry or profession. Because your association already focuses on your industry, you likely have access to the latest news, papers, research, and insights for your industry.

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Go Small to Deliver Big Results: A Look at Microcredentials

Leading Learning

What I can say without controversy is that the scope of a microcredential is smaller than a full-blown credential, like a traditional certification. Instead, a microcredential might focus on one specific competency within the body of a knowledge that a certification covers, for example.

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3 Ways to Use Credentials to Respond to the Great Resignation

Leading Learning

A registered phlebotomy technician (RPT) or laboratory assistant (CMLA) may continue education to qualify for the medical laboratory technician (MLT) certification. They rely on industry-recognized certifications and other credentials to train their massive employee bases.

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Four Ways Associations Can Boost Their Industry’s Future Workforce

Associations Now

With many industries facing a shortage of workers and a skills gap, associations can play a critical role in addressing workforce development. Future workforce is a hot-button issue in many industries, with associations looking to boost the flow of talent into their respective fields. The three panelists, led by moderator Kiki L’Italien, concentrated on four areas associations should focus attention on to help their industries find, train, and keep talent.

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Associations Need to Lead Change with Education Programs

WBT Systems

“ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm ”, a recently published whitepaper, outlines the potential for Associations to lead a much needed change in the current education industry. The authors of this whitepaper make a compelling case for associations to step in and bridge the growing education-to-employment gap by offering alternative, affordable, industry specific education programs for professional development and credentialing.

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Stronger by Association: Engle Earns Meeting Planner Certification

AMR Management Services

Engle Earns Meeting Planner Certification. The foremost certification of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, the CMP program recognizes individuals who have achieved the industrys highest standard of professionalism. The credential, awarded by the Convention Industry Council (CIC), is the most widely known and well-respected designation for meeting planners. Engle Earns Meeting Planner Certification. Industry Expe. Pages.

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Association Law Blog: Certification Programs: A Legal Issues Checklist

Association Law

Certification Programs: A Legal Issues Checklist. Establishing or operating a certification program is rarely a simple matter. Certification programs frequently provide compelling membership value, and enviable revenue streams. On the other hand, numerous issues arise with a certification program. Inherent Risks of Certification Programs - Credentialing programs always involve risk. I am an association industry lawyer and management consultant.

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Meetings Industry Moves Forward With Safety Initiative

Associations Now

During the 2016 edition of IMEX America, stakeholders announced steps to further safety endeavors within the meetings industry through the launch of a new council. The council extends the events industry’s ongoing collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security. At this week’s IMEX America , in Las Vegas, the topic of security was top of mind for attendees—something reflected by a new industry council introduced this week.

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Education, Industry Groups Focused on Student Readiness in the Workplace

Associations Now

The National School Boards Association’s new report offers to help industry groups interact better with school districts to prepare “life-ready” graduates. Associations know all too well that despite many well-paying jobs available in the industries they represent—whether construction or hospitality —there aren’t enough applicants willing or prepared to fill those positions. Some require technical training or certificates.”.

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OpenBadges: Increasing Visibility of Association Education

WBT Systems

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. Association membership brings together people with shared professional interests, providing a community in which members support, network, and share experience within their industry. Associations Blog Certifications eLearning Tips Integrations LMS Debates TopClass Digital Badges e-Learning learning management system LMS OpenBadges

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Daily Buzz: Bridge Your Industry’s Soft Skills Gap

Associations Now

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. But there’s a better option: Your association can partner with employers to design and deliver industry-specific training in human skills.”.