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. Expansion of Membership – beyond geographic boundaries.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 20, 2017

Millennials: You know them well, those 73 million professionals born between 1980 and 1996 who are now an integral part of the American workplace. It’s a myth that millennials feel entitled to a better title and more pay for simply doing their jobs. Sarah Sain, Naylor Association Solutions. Yet, they still get a bad rap.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 31, 2018

To Millennial Leaders. Millennials make up the largest majority in the U.S. Millennials make up the largest majority in the U.S. As more and more millennials become leaders in their industries, I think the new standard of prerequisites to get a job will be less dependent on a four-year degree.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Most certification academic standards have limited value – without the ability to apply learning. Some of the relevant insights provide great messaging for associations seeking to market their education and certification programs to members.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

CBE creates opportunities for digital badges, certification and micro-credentials to visually demonstrate ongoing growth and professional development for adult learners who seek career opportunities and advancement without waiting for completion of a terminal degree as the only signal of qualifications for employment. We can do better.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

CBE creates opportunities for digital badges, certification and micro-credentials to visually demonstrate ongoing growth and professional development for adult learners who seek career opportunities and advancement without waiting for completion of a terminal degree as the only signal of qualifications for employment. We can do better.”.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Working with over 4,300 associations worldwide, we often hear the same question, “how do we reach and engage millennials?” Over the past few years the millennial audience has been a focal point for associations, but why? Modernize Learning and Certification Programs. Our response, “you may be asking the wrong question.”

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Certification pricing. If members complain or inquire about the price of your credentialing programs, follow the lead of the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification. They explained the reasoning behind their pricing in a post titled, Is Certification a Money Grab ? Small-staff technology.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 23, 2016

Traditional diplomas, degrees, certification, and skills can quickly lose their relevance and become obsolete. Digital badges can help to secure the future of your association education programs by increasing the relevancy and appeal of your programs to millennials and other members that are actively engaging in social learning.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 5 Tips to Engage Gen Z and Millennial eLearners in 2020 and Beyond. Learn how to level up your existing learning strategy to meaningfully engage your Millennial and Gen Z learners. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Presenter: Gayle Rosnick, CMP and CMP-HC Certification Director, Convention Industry Council. – Stand Out in 30 Seconds: Effective Communication for Millennial Professionals. Host: Association CareerHQ and Millennial Week DC. – How Your Nonprofit Can Operate a Legally Sound Certification or Accreditation Program.

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2017

The fact of the matter is that GenerationX, currently in their prime career and, thus, association membership target, years, is a smaller cohort than the retiring Baby Boomers and up and coming Millennials. We own non-college certification and credentialing. No other sector has as much experience with this as we do.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. Due to this, there has been growing interest in digital badging among associations, especially those seeking to engage more millennials in membership. Request a Demo Today.

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2018

Just about every association I know of is struggling to recruit younger members (aka Millennials). A certification? Part of the reason for that is that we’re erecting barriers to entry rather than removing them. What’s required to be considered part of your association’s community? A certain degree? A license?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

To provide online learning programs that your members will want to engage with, your association will need to be not just familiar with, but advocates for the benefits of digital solutions for communication, learning, and certification.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Soon Gen Z and Millennials will dominate most of the job force, impacting the future of work as we know it. With the ever-rising cost of higher education, your association must embrace the new trend of outcomes-based education , such as training and certifications necessary for young graduates’ personal and professional goals.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Since then we dubbed the Greatest Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha successively. For professional associations, things like the highest level of education or certifications earned – or asked for – are powerful. So why do we care? It can make sense to group people into age groups.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 13, 2019

Offer online practice tests for certificate/certification examinations. Mentor and coaching programs, including reverse or reciprocal mentoring programs (for example, Millennials mentoring Baby Boomers). These could be created using old or expired test questions from previous exams. Create product bundles. Job Board Postings.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

MGI noted the benefits of recruiting younger members: associations with increases in their one-year membership and five-year membership numbers are significantly more likely to have a higher percentage of millennial members. Gain or maintain professional certification (12 percent). Certifications: a pathway to engagement.

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MAY 21, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Marketing Channels for the Largest Generation in the Workforce: The Millennials. Presenters: millennials Molly Phayer and Erica Salm Rench. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too. Guests: Sanjay Deo.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Attracting millennials to your association requires thinking about the different life stages they are living through – and marketing to them appropriately. A lot of articles out there dispense quick advice about how to attract millennials to your association’s membership: reach them on social media! Younger vs. Older Millennials.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 9, 2019

Hosts: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders: How to Attract, Retain and Engage Millennial and Gen Z Talent. Learn how to incorporate tactical strategies designed to enhance the management, engagement and training of millennial employees.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

A new report from PayScale found that most employees wanted either a strong focus on certifications or to be trained on skills related to leadership and management. While Gen Xers and millennials both most frequently selected management/leadership training, baby boomers do not.”. The post Wanna Boost Employee Retention?

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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. Leveraging the Millennial Generation in your Workplace. 1 CAE credit. Host: ACGI.

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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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Socious

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Just imagine how difficult it is for new college graduates (many of whom are millennials and their successors, gen z) who have little to no real-life experience. For millennials and gen z, your current and future audiences, this skills gap is a major problem that your association can solve. Method #1) Develop a Certification Program.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 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. For many members, certification has greater perceived value and affords a significant career edge that mere membership can’t provide. “For

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Associations are increasingly well positioned to help members and industries build innovative workforce solutions through their professional development and certification products. So is the composition of the labor pool, as the entrance of the millennial generation, along with globalization and social change, increases employee diversity.”.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

7 Tips for Marketing to Millennials Studies show that Millennials are now the largest B2B tech buyer group, making 59% of B2B buyers, with over 30% leading the charge and making those purchase decisions. Support, learn from each other, and build a stronger, more inclusive community. More info/register. Host: ASAE Tue 3/12 at 1 p.m. –

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 6, 2014

What is the certification for volunteers at c3 organizations? PH: It’s the Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Volunteer Match’s 2012 Millennial Impact Report. How can we get more Gen-Xers and Millennials involved? That’s not cool! So we answered them for this blog post. Find out more here.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 2, 2018

Symantec certificate users: Google Chrome will label thousands of websites as “unsafe” in the next few months. Thu 3/15 [time not provided yet on ASAE site] – Adapt to Attract Millennial and Gen Z Talent . Millennials make up the largest segment of the workforce. It’s not 1997 anymore. ( Rob Lafratta ). TechRepublic ).

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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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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. During the pandemic, many millennials are finally seeing work meet their expectations. Moving Training and Certification Online in Less Time. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m. More info/register.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For example, millennials just starting their careers often turn to associations for job opportunities and career advice. Furthermore, many professional organizations take pride in providing numerous meetings and conferences when instead they should focus on job opportunities, credentialing and certifications, Abila found.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

– Promoting Online Education & Certification. the chat topic is: How Associations are Attracting Millennial Members. The Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s marketing manager will share tactics to improve your learning catalog and member experience, while also driving membership and revenue numbers in the right direction.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 7, 2020

But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Here I was thinking everyone was discovering the joys of working from home. But it’s not the same experience for everyone.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Certification will need to change to allow microlearning modules to be assembled in innovative combinations for new forms of certification. Organizational millennials : Contrary to some conventional wisdom, millennials as a group are willing to both join and stay with organizations, but they need the right incentives.

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