Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

skills gap ” problem. So increasingly, non-profit associations must compete in a “for-profit” manner to win business for their continuing education programs. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem? “Skills Gap” Solutions. Associations can lead the way and solve the skills gap.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

In this post, we have collected some articles that we think will be interesting for associations, and that touch on some of the challenges and opportunities for association education programs today. Members don’t understand learning – if they did, association education programs would suffer.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

WBT Systems is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the NiUG Discovery 2016 Conference , hosted by NiUG International , April 11-13. WBT Systems has been has been helping Associations to build and improve their education and certification programs since 1995. appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

A learning pathway is a designated route through online classes, courses, and other educational programs that is designed to help someone achieve a learning goal, for example, prepare for a specific career or update skills. Learning pathways enhance the value of your online learning programs and increase the loyalty of learners.

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WBT Systems

MAY 23, 2017

They’re more receptive to your marketing messages about educational programs, and will turn to you when they’re ready to invest in their education. Share perspectives and statistics about the emergence of new skills, technology, jobs, and trends , and the need for members to prepare themselves for the future.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2023

During the pandemic crisis, associations offered free education to help members quickly expand their skill set. But that membership benefit came to an end in the return to “normal.” Business as usual means members…

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2018

Yet, many associations continue to have staff and volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs) design and develop online learning programs because that’s been the default mode of operation. These professional designed programs, grounded in learning theory and cognitive science, deliver the desired outcomes for their target audience.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You know your association should provide online learning programs to members and others in your industry. Here are some ways to build an online learning program with a limited budget. What skills do people need to enter a career in your industry, advance their career, or improve business success? Are there skills going untaught?

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WBT Systems

MAY 10, 2018

Join John Leh, CEO and Lead Analyst at Talented Learning as he hosts a live virtual panel featuring experts who have developed and managed profitable B2B online education programs: William Hold, Chief Development Officer, The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. Linda Bowers, CTO, WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Yet you count on them seeing, opening, and clicking on the promotions you send out about your online educational programs. But, informational or educational content is another story—and that’s why content marketing is the best marketing strategy for educational programs. How to use content to market your educational programs.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

An online learning sponsorship program offers more than insert a sponsor’s logo on a webinar slide or displaying their advertising in a sidebar. With their participation you can subsidize program expenses or provide a selection of programs to members at little or no cost while helping industry partners connect with their target audience.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 15, 2017

First, create awareness in your target audiences—their awareness of the need for pursuing professional development and their awareness of the educational programs your association offers. The three E’s of marketing educational programs will help you succeed with each of these three phases of marketing. You’re not selling a program.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The authors of this whitepaper make a compelling case for associations to step in and bridge the growing education-to-employment gap by offering alternative, affordable, industry specific education programs for professional development and credentialing. But they ask – are associations ready to lead this change?

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WBT Systems

JULY 12, 2016

Blended Learning programs are the ideal way to deliver leadership development programs as they are more effective at creating behavioral change and deep learning. An LMS can be used to easily deliver the technology elements of your education program. Success Story: Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

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. Motivate and Reward.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 9, 2016

skills to hand. Here, WBT Systems’ Lead User Experience and Design Architect, James Sheil , talks us through how to enhance eLearning assessments easily with multimedia. Screenshots from the examples shown are based on the WBT Systems ‘ TopClass LMS online content editor. Request a Demo Today.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Freelancers stay competitive by learning new skills. 65 percent of freelancers said they’re learning new skills as jobs evolve, versus only 45 percent of regular workers. 65 percent of freelancers said they’re learning new skills as jobs evolve, versus only 45 percent of regular workers. And don’t forget to ask them directly.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The recent whitepaper, “ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm ”, has generated significant conversation online about how associations need to lead change with education programs , as associations are uniquely poised to help bridge the growing gap between academic training and employers needs. But we can’t stop there.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

Other key recommendations in the report focus on the need for digital fluency and “ incentivizing employees to commit to lifelong learning so they continue to develop their skills or even retrain for new roles “, as noted in this analysis. “There is unprecedented demand for — and recognition of — non-degree credentials.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

It prompted us to think about what might be the “next practices” associations need to adopt to future-proof the value of their education and certification programs for members and non-members. Badge Taxonomy by Bryan Mathers (Used under CC-BY-SA 4.0

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2017

What do you do when members (and non-members) are interested in your online learning programs but their employers won’t pay for professional development? Employees who apply new skills and knowledge to their work help their company become more competitive. Consult employers before developing new programs.

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WBT Systems

JULY 3, 2018

It’s a great time for job-hunting—as long as you have the skills employers need. But, 92 percent of executives believe Americans don’t have the right skills for available jobs. 54 percent of those executives say the education system doesn’t teach the skills needed for today’s workforce.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 23, 2016

Association members use their professional social networks, curated feeds, and a myriad of other digital channels to enhance their professional skills. Specific industry-recognized skills and experience are highly sought after. The way we learn is constantly evolving. Balancing Badges to Benefit Association, Employer, and Member Needs.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

We know that a good education program can be a valued benefit to offer members, helping to increase member engagement. This week, however, we want to inspire you to reflect on the story your association education programs tell your members. Or do you need to refocus and refresh the brand story for your association learning programs?

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

At Goldman Sachs, a ‘returnship’ program provides training to retirees who want to restart their careers. Once you understand the workforce needs of employers in your industry , your association can work with them to develop educational programs to train or retrain a skilled workforce.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2016

For example, there are many different LMS solutions available, so you might want to consider the differences between an association and corporate LMS , to see which type of system will best meet the needs of your organization. At WBT Systems we have developed a program called QuickValue.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

If you have been providing continuing education programs or professional development training via your website or learning management system, but your members don’t seem to be interested in the training you are offering, how can you re-energize online learning for members? Using Digital Credentials to Close the Skills Gap.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits. How will this course and/or certification program help them at work? 3 intrinsic drivers that motivate certification candidates.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 8, 2017

If not, it’s time to educate the employers in your profession or industry about how your association’s professional development programs can be an extension of their own training and development efforts. Consider offering bulk pricing to company members so they’re incentivized to register employees in your eLearning programs.

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2016

Why should adult learners concerned with career development consider Association eLearning programs as providing superior value and career opportunities? In terms of Knowles’ principles of adult learning, how well do free, public online courses stack up in comparison to Association eLearning programs?

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WBT Systems

MAY 15, 2018

We’ll be joined by William Hold, Chief Development Officer at The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research, who has run a profitable online education program for companies in the insurance industry. Colleges and universities are designing new programs in partnership with companies. Soft skills and leadership development.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2017

Spaced learning is an approach to teaching that helps students retain the knowledge they absorb in your eLearning programs. While enrolled in your online learning programs, adult learners are also working, parenting, taking care of household chores, or trying to find time for social lives and other activities. What happens?

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 22, 2017

But, as economic and technological changes increase the demand for new skills and knowledge, colleges and universities see a market need and they want in. Until recently higher education wasn’t developing programs fast enough to train these workers, so for-profit bootcamps stepped in to fill the gap. weeks) than graduate programs.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

We’ve put together a quick summary of what the experts are saying about general trends for eLearning solutions and analysed how these might impact your association, so you can focus on innovating and developing your education programs in 2017. Integrations between Systems become Crucial.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Create an online career center that features professional development programs and other career resources for young professionals. Job skills most wanted by top industry employers. You could also try a webinar series , mini-courses, or an online learn-a-skill challenge. Skills employers are seeking. Soft skills.

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WBT Systems

JULY 10, 2018

Identify the skills and knowledge you want to develop. Now more than ever, new technologies and industry shake-ups are putting more pressure on professionals to learn new skills,” said Raegan Johnson at Associations Now. Be clear on the skills and knowledge you need to reach your performance goals and/or advance your career.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They’ve worked with associations that provide all types of online educational programs from webinar and conference recordings to certification and accreditation programs, online courses and learning communities , digital badges , learning pathways , mobile and blending learning, and more.

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