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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. WBT Systems received recognition for the skills and dedication of its team members, winning the top award in both categories.
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David Spinks (@DavidSpinks) November 14, 2016. Mertz, CAE (@DianaTMertz) November 14, 2016. We know that a good education program can be a valued benefit to offer members, helping to increase memberengagement. Does your education program help members to see how they can grow and develop their careers?
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Presenters: Sara Sturtevant, Continuing Education and Certification Coordinator, EMDRIA. To ensure your membersengage with your association, not just the first time, but all the time, you need to design your offerings so members cultivate engagement habits. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: iCohere.
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Orbit Media released the results of its 2016 survey of 1000+ bloggers. Take away tips to enhance your memberengagement. Presenter: Arianna Rehak, community engagement coordinator, Grit Marketing. If you want an overview of association eLearning trends, check out Web Courseworks’ eLearning Predictions Hype Curve.
Orbit Media released the results of its 2016 survey of 1000+ bloggers. Take away tips to enhance your memberengagement. Presenter: Arianna Rehak, community engagement coordinator, Grit Marketing. If you want an overview of association eLearning trends, check out Web Courseworks’ eLearning Predictions Hype Curve.
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Source: Association Adviser and Naylor Association Solutions 2016. Certifications. Edge Research 2016. . Edge Research 2016. NRCA’s Carl Good said NRCA noticed that the majority of members who didn’t renew were those who belonged for less than two years. Helping members with their biggest challenges.
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