An Analyst’s “Secret” Recipe for Continuing Education LMS Success: PART TWO
In yesterday’s post, I had the opportunity to dig into the first five ingredients of a winning learning management system (LMS) recipe. Today, I’ll share the eight remaining elements to ensure your association has sweet success with its continuing education programs.
CE Management: Providing learners with an easy way to report and claim credits is …
An Analyst’s “Secret” Recipe for Continuing Education LMS Success: PART ONE
The continuing education market is sweet. By some estimates, continuing education (CE) represents $47 billion of total formal training spending in the U.S. alone. So, it’s no surprise that the CE market is attracting a broad spectrum of providers. Associations, for-profit commercial training companies, academic institutions, and subject matter experts everywhere are competing for a …
Use Technology to Enable and Enhance Member Learning
From new technology to generational shifts and competing resources, as the association landscape continues to transform, more and more associations are thinking strategically about their learning and professional education programs. A successful program not only provides a steady non-dues revenue stream, but stands to deepen member loyalty, as education opportunities are a key member benefit. …
A Game Plan for Continuing Education Success
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – It’s football season! As soon as I flip my calendar to August, the countdown begins and I wait in anticipation to see how the off-season has cultivated my team (Hook ‘Em Horns!) for success. For the next few months, you’ll find me cheering on the sidelines …
The “Goldilocks Zone” of Learning Management Platforms
Looking for a platform to support your association’s learning initiatives is overwhelming. There are a lot of products out there, each trying to differentiate themselves. How do you find your right fit?
My advice? Aim for the Goldilocks zone.
Do you remember the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears?” Goldilocks went about the bears’ house tasting …
10 Keys to Enhancing the Elearning Experience
As association professionals, it’s important to continuously examine your member experience and think about ways to take it to the next level. Here are 10 keys to enhancing your elearning to better engage your users.
Key 1
Get to know your members: What do your members value in educational programs? If you don’t know the answer, it’s …
ACLEA Annual Must-See Sessions
The Abila team is headed to ACLEA’s 53rd Annual Meeting this weekend, and we can’t wait to say bonjour to all the continuing legal education (CLE) professionals traveling to Montreal. The theme of this meeting is “Vive la CLE!” And, by the looks of the schedule, it’s sure to be a celebration of learning. Here …
Take Your Association Conference Virtual and Reap the Benefits
The top two reasons members attend association events are networking and education, according to a recent survey from Association Advisor. So, why keep all that connectedness and learning between the conference center walls? Spread the goodness by taking your conference virtual. Here are three benefits you and your members will glean:
Broader Attendance
Many association leaders worry that if …
Summer Reading List for Continuing Education Professionals
Forty-five percent of Americans will take a vacation this summer. Hopefully this number includes you! While the season offers a much needed opportunity to relax, unplug, and enjoy our families, for many of us, it’s also a time to refocus and look to the future. You may not envision yourself curled up on the beach …