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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? What if that competitor also had a simple way to sell valuable certifications “in bulk” to your member’s employers? Certifications have long been the domain of associations. It’s that simple.

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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.” Associations have all the tools to lead the change, but are they ready?

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How to Sunset an Educational Program

WBT Systems

When an organization has limited resources, you can’t afford to invest time and money into educational programs—online courses, certifications, or conferences—that no longer meet the needs of your target audiences. A sunset review process provides guidance (and cover) for these difficult decisions. Low student retention.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.18.21

Reid All About it

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Creating Innovative New Classes, Certifications & Association Products That Wow Members — and Your Board. Live Review of FOUR Association Websites. Host: 100 Reviews/Non-Dues-A-Palooza. Guest: Lesedi Lesetedi.

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4 ways to become the best continuing education resource in your industry 

Crowd Wisdom

Members look to your association to be a leader, especially when it comes to continuing education, certifications, and credentials. According to the latest Community Brands research, 51% of members prioritize both training opportunities and certifications or credentials as a top membership benefit. Course tracking. Digital Badging.

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10 Steps to Choosing Your Association’s Next AMS

Membersuite

Typically, this group includes membership, accounting, IT, events, member/customer service, education, certifications, and marketing staff. #2: Stakeholder input is especially valuable for reviewing and documenting processes, reports, and integrations. When you receive a proposal from a vendor, ask them to review it with you.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.25.21

Reid All About it

Virtual conference pricing. The changes made by the American Society for Nutrition to their pricing model are worth noting. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Host: 100 Reviews/Non-Dues-A-Palooza. Quick hits. Four questions to help vet your content ideas.

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