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Why OSCPA Isn’t Going Back to Their Pre-Pandemic In-Person Education Model

“We’re not going back”—that’s a statement we’ve been hearing a lot lately. After converting their in-person education programs to the virtual format,...

The Topic on Everyone’s Mind: Engaging Online Learners & Virtual Attendees

As the pandemic wears on, the association world’s focus has switched from the mechanics of online education—how to host a virtual conference,...

Turn Your LMS into a Year-Round Content Hub for Exhibitors & Industry Solution Providers

We love when someone writes about one of our ‘soapbox’ topics, like learning pathways, year-round educational sponsorships, or non-traditional ways...

Member Advisory Groups Provide Peer Connections and Valuable Insight

If you ask a member about their favorite association moment, it probably involved a conversation with one or more peers. That’s what members remember...

Curated Content Bundles: The Easiest Way to Start an Online Learning Program

“To get started with online learning, use what you have,” said William Hold, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Insurance Education &...

Introduce Your Members to Mixed-Age Learning Experiences

“All I really need to know about the benefits of mixed-age learning I learned in kindergarten,” said anyone who went (or whose kids went) to a...

How Subscriptions and Corporate Learning Portals Helped the Alliance Quintuple Online Education Revenue

Many associations came out on the other side of the pandemic stronger than when they went in. The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research

Is Frontline Training a Missed Opportunity for Associations?

It’s a telltale sign of someone’s true character: how they treat a restaurant server, fast food counter person, store cashier, or anyone who...

Peer Advisory Groups for Association Members Who Want to Learn From and With Each Other

In a recent virtual chat for association professionals, one person asked the others about membership renewals. In 15 minutes, she received advice on...

13 Ways to Differentiate Your Online Learning Programs from the Competition

The barriers to entry in the online learning business are minimal. Any individual or organization can launch a website, create a few courses and...

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