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Association Brain Food: 11.8.24

Reid All About it

Volunteerism is not just about completing tasks with lower-cost labor, which can lead to feeling used. Certification requirements. Can an association require membership for certification? Someone shared an article from Pillsbury Law that explains the legal risk and consequences of tying membership to certification.

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Open Source LMS: Hidden Costs for Associations

WBT Systems

At first glance, open source LMS may seem to have certain advantages over a commercial, purpose-built association LMS – no upfront licensing costs, full control over how the system can be customized, etc. Hidden Costs of an Open Source LMS. This support can include trouble-shooting, bug-fixing, and access to patches or updates.

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What is CAE Certification for Association Professionals?

GrowthZone

In a snapshot, the purpose of the CAE certification is to : establish the body of knowledge; assess the level of knowledge ; encourage professional growth; formally recognize individuals who meet the requirements ; and. The benefits of CAE certification include: Individual. serve the public. GrowthZone is a proud CAE-Approved Provider.

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The certification conundrum

Aaron Wolowiec

Whether it’s for prestige, a salary bump or a resume builder, people from all industries seek out certification programs. But the question is, should your association offer certification programs? It’s tempting to jump on the certification bandwagon but first, it’s important to conduct research. And lots of it.

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Association Brain Food: 2.7.25

Reid All About it

Earn up to 5 CAE credits by taking the SEO for Associations Certificate Course. Membership Management: How to Boost Engagement and Retention Whats the cost of losing a single member? Host: Certification Network Group Speakers: Dale Cyr, MBA, CAE, CEO, Inteleos Larry Lynch, CAE, FASAE, Sr. Association SEO course.

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Why your association should adopt pricing discounts

Nimble AMS

Consider providing pricing discounts on continuing education courses or certification programs to boost enrollment and increase long-term engagement in your association. Reduced marketing costs Offering exclusive discounts to your existing email list or member base is often less costly than acquiring new leads through paid advertising.

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Three Ways Your Association Can Build and Strengthen a Certification Program

SBI

When it comes to credentialing and certification programs, there are many advantages awarded to both the association and the professionals who pursue them. Here are a few things your association can do to build and maintain a strong certification program. Be strategic about cost, content, and governance.