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

Blue Sky eLearn

I am reminded of libraries, which in many ways, are quite similar to associations. I recently watched a great video , which showcased Vancouver’s central library branch, as they are intentionally employing non-traditional library offerings, in order to evolve with the Digital Age. Allow me to draw a comparative line.

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5 Ways to Use Learning Management Software to Engage Members

NXUnite

In this guide, we’ll discuss five impactful ways to leverage this technology. Offer certification programs. Certification programs offer significant value for association members, providing tangible credentials and recognition of expertise within their respective fields. Provide an exclusive resource library.

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Culture, Community, and Technology—A Successful 2022 Convergence

.orgSource

She explained how ABOMS found a user-friendly solution to supporting members on their journey to professional certification. Our headliners, Tiffany Kerns and Al Dea, provided unique perspectives on the intersection of culture and technology. The Great Resignation made recruiting the best talent another competitive arena.

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Association Brain Food: 2.9.24

Reid All About it

eShow predicts five event trends for 2024 and describes how technology can help you stay on top of them. They describe how technology can help strengthen your organization’s culture. For $40/year, you can add your cookbooks to your EYB online library and quickly find a recipe you already own. Event trends. AI literacy.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Unlike a paper-based certification, a digital badge is embedded with relevant “ metadata ” such as the badge title, description, date earned, issuer, recipient, expiration date and even specific details about the work submitted by the recipient.

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Association Brain Food: 8.11.23

Reid All About it

A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. Read what they learned about the growth of international audiences thanks to online events—and challenges with online networking and engagement—as well as on-demand online content libraries and problems caused by the lack of integrations.

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Library Group Aims to Reeducate Public on Its Profession

Associations Now

As innovative maker spaces seem to be pushing out book stacks in school libraries, the American Association of School Librarians posits that there’s room for both—and that certified school librarians are the most qualified professionals to give students the best of both worlds. But there’s so much more to today’s libraries.

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