Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

From memberships to learning to partnerships, software and services provider Abila just released its predictions for associations in 2016. The demand for knowledge will continue to grow this year, specifically the focus on certification programs. In fact, Abila predicts certification revenue will surpass membership revenue in 2016.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6 Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. In support of its Future of Learning initiative, the AICPA launched a digital badge program in April 2016. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem? According to the U.S.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , it’s issues such as balancing a limited budget, engaging younger members and understanding what members truly want, especially in terms of networking and professional development. More than 30 percent of associations offer certification of some kind.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional certifications, according to Globalstrat , which recently released, “ 2016 Association Growth Global Trends Survey Report.”.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

This award honors the learning solution vendor which best caters for the unique and varied requirements of associations that provide education and certification programs for their members. Linda Bowers , CTO of WBT Systems, retained her title as Best LMS Demonstrator in 2016.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Just as we are seeing more organizations delivering education and certification programs through online Learning Management Systems , there is a growing expectation for organizations to be able to communicate and share knowledge with their customers, members, or employees efficiently and expertly online.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The latest labor statistics are out and they present some interesting opportunities for associations as we move into 2016. Associations have the ability to make large economic impacts on closing the skills gap through learning and certifications and being the resource for the most qualified talent in the industry. million job openings.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 1, 2019

For example, if you have a prospect who regularly visits your professional certification pages, you could add them to a campaign that nurtures those interests. To encourage your prospect to join, make sure they know that members have full access to even more details on certification, as well as the certification program itself.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

. – Looking Forward 2016: Association Business Environmental Scan. Great content is only part of the equation for successful online education—you also need a way to effectively deliver the content, track participation, and manage credit and certificates.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

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.” Why Emphasize Technology for Association Education Programs?

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

David Spinks (@DavidSpinks) November 14, 2016. Mertz, CAE (@DianaTMertz) November 14, 2016. Whether your association is a trade association or professional society, don’t forget to remind members that a key part of any association’s mission is to provide education and/or certification programs.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. 1 CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

.” ( Shift Happens , Innovate + Educate, December 2016. ” Unfortunately, this mention is not elaborated or developed to show the many practical ways in which associations do provide “transformative” education, certification, or credentialing programs to facilitate their members’ professional development.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

The course you deliver in 2018 should not be the same course you delivered in 2016. Extrinsic motivators like certificates and digital badges show others what you know and what you can do, but intrinsic motivators drive a person forward. How to Motivate Certification Candidates. 5: Regularly update course content.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , it’s issues such as balancing a limited budget, engaging younger members and understanding what members truly want, especially in terms of networking and professional development. More than 30 percent of associations offer certification of some kind.

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Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In 2016, Shelly Alcorn and I released a whitepaper, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , that predicted this trend, identifying a significant and growing gap between education and employment driven by several factors: Massive disruption in higher education Ballooning student loan debt (at the time, Americans held over $1.23

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YourMembership

AUGUST 15, 2016

As ASAE Annual Meeting 2016 got started this year in Salt Lake City, it’s preceded by AMCs Engaged!, And, more than 100 attendees participated in eligible CAE sessions, receiving their education credits and certifications electronically via AMC Institutes AMS, which was connected to the mobile app. Are You Built for Speed?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

These opportunities to lead in changing professional education will affect how such programs are delivered, assessed and valued by learners, employers and the professional and trade associations providing education and certification within their respective industries. So what do you need to know? Trends Impacting Associations Right Now.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 6, 2020

CFP Board’s online community, Candidate Forum, launched in mid-2016 and has been highly successful in terms of supporting CFP Board’s mission of granting the CFP® certification. It has also surpassed Higher Logic’s community benchmarks!

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

With less than a week to NiUG Discovery 2016 , we are excited to be sponsoring this great, interactive, learning and networking event for the iMIS Community! WBT Systems will be exhibiting our learning solutions for Associations in the Exhibitor Showcase, during NiUG Discovery 2016. – 9:30 p.m. Know Your Requirements.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Use your community to show members the courses and certifications available to them, then give them a place to discuss and meet fellow learners.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional certifications, according to Globalstrat , which recently released, “ 2016 Association Growth Global Trends Survey Report.”.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 15, 2020

According to a November 2016 report , revenues from membership dues were down to 45% of total revenue for trade associations and a meager 30% for professional associations. Possible perks that could be available for an ongoing or one-time additional fee include: Educational events that offer industry certification or earned credit.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. domains, domain name system, and digital certificates)—in enabling the day-to-day successful operation of their business. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too. Mon 3/22 at 3 p.m. – CAE credits. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

It was a good fit and a refreshing experience to complete the redesign in time for the Insight Exchange conference in May 2016. Some members want help with industry certification, while others have issues getting leadership buy-in at their companies – mentors are helping to make a business case for customer experience.

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Potomac Core

JANUARY 6, 2016

It’s 2016 with Medical , and Pharmaceutical breakthroughs, Driverless cars , and industries that are busy producing a new wave of technological breakthroughs. This level of investment helped NIRI launch its industry Certification Program. Call to Action for Driverless Associations: 2016 Strategic Planning.

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Socious

OCTOBER 17, 2016

An insightful new whitepaper, The 2016 Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , coauthored by Elizabeth Weaver Engel and Shelly Alcorn, explores this subject in detail. Method #1) Develop a Certification Program. Certification programs qualify someone to perform a job or task.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 30, 2017

According to a 2016 Webinar Benchmarks Report*, the registrant-to-attendee conversion rate for most webinars is between 35 percent and 45 percent. Refers to ON24’s 2016 Webinar Benchmarks Report. You’ve done the hard work of generating registrations for your webinar. It’s a common challenge.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

In 2016, that number fell to 45.4 Professional development eCourses and certifications. Non-Subscription Income Now Makes Up the Majority of Association Revenue in the US and UK. The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) reports that in 1953, associations received 95.7 percent of their revenue from membership dues.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Digital Badges are a part of these changes and are set to make a big impact on education and certification programs in 2017. Diplomas, degrees, certification, and skills quickly lose their relevance and become obsolete. Dramatic changes have occurred in how learning is recognized, accredited and validated.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The CFP Board’s mission is to grant a certified financial planning certification. It launched its community in mid-2016, and recently won “most successful online community” at our annual conference, Super Forum. Involvement in a community like this encourages adoption and makes it more likely that consumers will continue to subscribe.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Learn the pros and cons of offering micro-credentials, where micro-credentials fit in the ecosystem of professional development, ethical and practical considerations, and the impact a micro-credential could have on your existing certification program. Making Online Communities Work in 2016. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ACGI.

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

When a learner accumulates a sufficient balance of CE credits over a certain span of time, she achieves maintenance of certification. One case study a week paired with a multiple-choice question makes a ton of sense, perhaps even as a replacement for high stakes certification. 2016 predictions. Plateau of Productivity.

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WBT Systems

MAY 15, 2018

Coursera signaled its shift in focus from individuals to corporations when they launched Coursera for Business in August 2016—“a powerful way to help leading companies around the world address the rapidly evolving training and development needs of their employees.”. Even MOOCs have caught on.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 31, 2018

Correspondingly, reasons of professional responsibility fell to 36 percent, down from 41 percent in 2016. Tristan Jordan, the company’s executive vice president and general manager of careers and education, suggested that this shift hints at a long-term trend. The value of job boards.

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