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Certifications. create and track proposals. You may not realize it, but you’re in the business of selling. Think about it. You sell memberships. Sponsorships. And conference registrations. Get the idea? But how do you really succeed in sales? It starts with being able to track and manage the sales process. forecast revenue.
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an online event similar to a traditional face-to-face conference, not just a single Webinar New or alternative approaches to credentialing , including certificate programs, microcredentials, and digital badges Aligning our offerings with specific career or job paths relevant to learners—e.g., Barriers: Technology and People.
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