This message was sent to ##Email## April 28, 2020       Home  |   CEUs  |   Standard  |   Accreditation  |   Resources Subscribe  |   Archive  |   Advertise      IACET NEWS Road to Open Digital Badging Mastery IACET Leaders in the CET industry are adopting open digital badge (ODB) programs that create new opportunities to promote their learning events, increase engagement and learner retention, and provide learners with a valuable portable credential. Now, more than ever, employers and organizations need to implement ODB initiatives to guarantee modern credentialing for the evolving workforce. The ODB program created with IACET is designed for those who need knowledge and skills involving open digital badges at all levels. These learning experiences are applicable for training coordinators, managers, chief learning officers, or others who desire practical knowledge and skills regarding open digital badging. They can also earn their own badges along their journey to OBD mastery. Each live event is limited to ensure high levels of collaboration and interactivity.  READ MORE Latest IACET Announcements IACET IACET welcomes new Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kimberly Kalista The Latest from the IACET Blog IACET First Step in Securing Learner Data for Training Organizations (Randy Bowman) Making Lifelong Learning a Habit (Kimberly Kalista)    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Mimeo Ideas for Video, Augmented Reality, and Learning Labs with the Trainer’s Blended Content Cookbook (Ebook) How to Deliver Measurable Training in Today’s Channel Partner Network (On-Demand Webinar) Secrets to Design Better Training Handouts - Watch this webinar with Endurance Learning + Mimeo    CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW ACCREDITED PROVIDERS MDX Safety Training& Consulting Inc. EHS Academy, LLC National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries | NACFF  CONGRATULATIONS TO RE-ACCREDITING PROVIDERS Emergency Management Institute Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Division of Provider Information Planning & Development Next Professional Development Webinar Date Webinar Time May 14 The 'Why' and 'How' of Coaching for Trainers 1 PM EST   ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP SCHEDULE There's always something going on at IACET to help continuing education and training providers grow their capabilities. IACET provides workshops through intensive in-person events at locations around the country. We help current and aspiring Accredited Providers incorporate quality, credibility and excellence into their continuing education and training programs and deliver the best return on investment for their learners. Date Workshop Type City/State May 14 Register Preparing an Initial IACET Application: Documentation, Evidence, and Annual Reporting Virtual May 21 Register Introduction to IACET Accreditation Virtual July 15 Register Preparing an Initial IACET Application: Documentation, Evidence, and Annual Reporting Virtual July 23 Register Introduction to IACET Accreditation Philadelphia, PA September 9 Register Introduction to IACET Accreditation Virtual October 13 Register Preparing an Initial IACET Application: Documentation, Evidence, and Annual Reporting Virtual October 20 Register Preparing for IACET Reaccreditation Virtual November 17 Register Introduction to IACET Accreditation Atlanta, GA December 8 Register Preparing an Initial IACET Application: Documentation, Evidence, and Annual Reporting Virtual For more information, click here.   TRAIN-THE-TRAINER SEMINAR SCHEDULE Date Location June 17 Register Virtual October 14 Register Virtual For more information, click here.   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR SCHEDULE Date Professional Development Title May 14 Register The 'Why' and 'How' of Coaching for Trainers May 28 Register Key Components for Unlocking Achievement and Recognizing Learning at a Distance October 8 Register Best Practices — Multiple Choice Questions For a full calendar, click here.    INDUSTRY NEWS Learning in lockdown — A training roundup AV Magazine At a time when many people in the industry have more time on their hands than before, as events and project are cancelled, industry companies have turned to online learning to offer opportunities to develop and refine skills during the downtime. A selection of these online training opportunities are listed alphabetically below and will be updated regularly while the impact of the lockdowns is felt.  READ MORE Shifting to e-Learning? Don't fall for these 5 myths eLearning Industry The vast number of people working and learning remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic will change the way we work and learn in the future. That's a given. But I've read many articles that seem to view the choice of eLearning as all-or-nothing; a future where all learning occurs online or a wholesale return to in-person training.  READ MORE The lockdown is a wake-up call: 7 tips for better virtual training Training Industry Here we are, many of us separated from our traditional workplaces, with businesses all over the world wondering how virtual and remote work methods can suffice. What's the best setup? How do you transition quickly? Why does Skype keep freezing my colleagues? Are these problems really new? Long before COVID-19 prohibited face-to-face gatherings, many corporations keen to maximize leadership and development opportunities were benefiting from superior, online, cloud-based solutions.  READ MORE Work-from-home skills for leaders of team development Chief Learning Officer For talented team members, learning and development is an important aspect of work. In-person mentoring, team trainings, special projects, presentation practice and travel are all professional development opportunities that prepare team members for new potential and career growth. Serving as a mentor and developing team members individually is how leaders ensure the team grows stronger.  READ MORE Why instructor-led training is indispensable to elevate individual and organizational performance Forbes As organizations continue to focus on innovative ways to implement and enhance digital learning, especially now in the wake of COVID-19, it's fair to wonder if instructor-led training will come back any time soon. For years, learning experts predicted that live learning would eventually disappear, but the reality is, it is still alive and well. In fact, according to ATD 2018's State of the Industry report, more than half (54%) of all learning is still delivered face to face.  READ MORE Resources to help L&D succeed in the new normal Training Industry The past six weeks have been filled with rapid change for organizations around the world. From transitioning to a remote workforce to converting instructor-led training to virtual delivery, learning leaders have been busy helping their organizations navigate this era of uncertainty. Learning can accelerate an organization's ability to overcome challenges in times of great disruption.  READ MORE How 5 companies handled the shift to remote work — And what changes could stick around HR Dive There is a difference between having remote workers and having a remote work culture. COVID-19 has sparked a rapid shift in workplace dynamics and companies are learning as they go along. Standing desks, multiple monitors, ergonomic chairs, the ability to swing by a coworker's desk to ask a question — gone. To recapture camaraderie, some companies working remote during the coronavirus pandemic are creating virtual happy hours or digital water coolers.  READ MORE Performing at the speed of change: Workflow learning in a pandemic Learning Solutions Magazine In this current pandemic we’re being forced to finally face how organizations learn. In 1990 Peter Senge challenged companies to become learning organizations. In his book "The Fifth Discipline" he quoted Arie De Geus, then head of planning for Royal Dutch/Shell. De Geus proposed that "the ability to learn faster than [an organization's] competitors may be the only sustainable competitive advantage." Senge made a compelling case for changing how organizations learn but the movement fizzled.  READ MORE How marketing automation can revolutionize lead nurturing for e-Learning marketers eLearning Industry The process of building relationships with potential customers is becoming increasingly important. Mostly because Customer Experience becomes the main focus for all businesses. Fortunately, marketing automation software makes it possible to accomplish this better and more efficiently than ever. Technology gets stronger and more amazing all the time, which has been a big part of the increase in inbound marketing efforts.  READ MORE Adopting the right learning mindset in the face of disruption Training Industry The learning and development (L&D) conversation has shifted dramatically over the past few weeks. The community is continuing to explore emerging themes, such as technology, data and design, but the focus of our collective effort has shifted to two topics: frontline enablement and remote learning. On the front line, L&D teams are doing whatever they can to enable essential workers in industries such as health care, grocery, delivery, logistics and manufacturing.  READ MORE The CET Connection Connect with IACET Recent Issues | Subscribe | Unsubscribe  | Advertise | Web Version  Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469-420-2601 | Download media kit Hailey Golden, Senior Education Editor, 469-420-2630  | Contribute news International Association for Continuing Education and Training 2201 Cooperative Way, Herndon, VA 20171 | (703) 763-0705 | Contact Us  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063