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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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Build a Bridge to Maximize the Community Experience With Social Learning

Higher Logic

An organization’s learning program can take many different shapes – formal curriculum based learning, live online or in-person events, and informal knowledge sharing, like discussions and library entries. But social learning may be the missing component in driving an effective and engaging learning landscape for participants.

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Going virtual: Modified education offerings for community association professionals

Ungrated

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to cancel classroom learning, we knew it was important to discover new ways to deliver our world-class Professional Management Development Program (PMDP) education offerings to you. As we made the shift from classroom courses, we promoted a current library of self-paced, on-demand classes.

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Association Dump Trucks Habitually Bury Members

Smooth The Path

“Here are 46 articles we have carefully curated for you,” and “did you know we have an online learning library with over 100 courses?” With each launch of the New Member Engagement Study, we learn more about the best in class onboarding methods being used in the association industry. ” they say.

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114 Free Resources for Associations and Chambers

GrowthZone

Otter.ai : Free access to Otter for Teams, which automatically transcribes meetings, distance learning classes, and other things. Lucidchart : Free single user account with access to Lucidchart introductory library and basic templates. Core Power Yoga : Free access to a new collection of online classes every week. Through April.

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How to Build an Online Learning Program with a Limited Budget

WBT Systems

You can offer educational content as stand-alone units, as part of a class, and also as part of a learning pathway. Which modules, classes, and pathways are most popular? They will see a learning pathway as being a more valuable educational experience than taking a course here and there. Inventory your educational content.

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Choose Wisely: Will an AMS or an Online Community Better Achieve Your Current Goals?

Higher Logic

The best online community software will provide both a public-facing website for general information as well as a secure, private member community with forums, file libraries, and email. An alumni association, for example, can use online community software to create exclusive, private communities for each graduating class.

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