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Association Brain Food: 11.8.24

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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. and intangible benefits of certification (e.g., Receive a fresh perspective on the value of certification.

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Association Brain Food: 11.15.24

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The Association Chat November Magazine Launch Party Be part of an exclusive gathering of association professionals as we unveil the November issue of Association Chat Magazine. There are certification boards, associations offering certifications, certificates of completion, and accreditation. More info/register.

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Association Brain Food: 4.4.25

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Pablo Picasso Membership requirement for certification. Many association professionals believe its okay to require membership for certification programs , but, as Apti points out, its definitely not. In fact, its illegal, on antitrust grounds, to tie membership to certification. Award winner recognition. AI tools course.

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New Year Resolution: Invest in Association Learning Technology

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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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Association Brain Food: 2.2.24

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Print magazines. m3Magazines shares advice on transforming your magazine into a valuable asset members will love. They start with the benefits of a well-crafted print magazine, just in case you have to make a case to your leadership team. More info/register.

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Associations Need to Lead Change with Education Programs

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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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3 Ways an Online Community Enhances Learning

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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.