Reflections on 24 Years at Holmes Corporation
MaryBeth Anderson is the outgoing CEO of Holmes Corporation. She recently announced her pending retirement on December 31, 2024, after 24 years of service, including…
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Holmes Corporation Announces Retirement of CEO MaryBeth Anderson and Appointment of Josh Slayton as New Chief Executive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Holmes Corporation (HC), a leader in professional education and certification preparation, announced today that MaryBeth Anderson…
Expert Strategies for International Certification Expansion
At a recent Ask-Me-Anything session hosted by the American Society for Association Executives’ (ASAE) International Associations Advisory Council, I joined an expert panel including Kim…
The Art and Science of Product Accessibility
What’s the key to creating equitable learning experiences for all learners? Accessible materials. However, accessibility goes beyond just science—it’s also an art. It requires a…
Harnessing the Power of Knowledge Management Part 4: Benefits of Knowledge Management
In the previous articles in this series, we discussed the different components of Knowledge Management (and if you didn’t read them yet, go take a…
Harnessing the Power of Knowledge Management Part 3: Knowledge Graphing
In the previous two articles in this series, we talked about the first two pillars of Knowledge Management: Taxonomy Management and Learning Object Management. Learning…
Reimagining Professional Education with ML & AI: SDG Case Study
In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, personalized learning experiences are no longer a luxury—they’re a necessity. Recognizing this, HC partnered with Solutions Design Group (SDG)…
Thriving Through Unity: Three Key Takeaways from the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition
Earlier this month, I attended ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Exposition. This has quickly become one of my favorite conferences, primarily because of the incredible opportunities…
Harnessing the Power of Knowledge Management Part 2: Learning Object Management
We’re back with Part 2 in our series on Harnessing the Power of Knowledge Management. If you missed Part 1 on Taxonomy Management, you can…
Webinar: Growing Certification Programs Through Multi-Channel Training Partnerships
In this one-hour webinar, HC’s Partner Channel VP, Kim Rudrud invites Kathleen Hebbel of the University of Maryland Global Campus, Joni Holeman of Supply Chain…
Harnessing the Power of Knowledge Management Part 1: Taxonomy Management
Professional development and certification teams are always on the lookout for ways to enhance learner experiences, streamline content management, and drive member engagement. One powerful…
Uncovering New Audiences and Supporting the Military
When it comes to discovering new audiences for an association’s certification or professional development, there is a great option that many overlook: current and former…
Avoiding Multiple Choice Mediocrity
At some point in our lives, we’ve all been faced with tackling multiple-choice questions. Whether that’s in a high school math test, a survey following…
Case Study: New Credential Program Drives 351% Revenue Growth
A global association serving the building operations industry was facing slow growth and an aging membership base. The association offered two credentials, serving early-career and…
Overcoming Scalability Roadblocks to Certification Program Growth
Overcoming Scalability Roadblocks in Certification Program Growth Is your certification program growing slower than expected despite positive feedback and interest from industry professionals and employers?…
Apprenticeships: A Solution to the Growing Skills and Experience Gap Across Professions
The U.S. education and career training system is at a crossroads. Current degree programs can be expensive and time-consuming, and may fail to provide the…
How to Teach Applied Skills Through Certification Prep Programs
One of the most difficult tasks for any certification is measuring a candidate’s ability to apply the knowledge that they have to a real-world situation.…
Transforming Self-Study Content into Effective Instructor-Led Materials
Have you considered offering more than one learning format for your certification exam preparation programs? Studies have shown that learning styles vary from person to…
Certification Awareness: Common Roadblocks and Proven Solutions
Your association’s certification program should be one of your strategic pillars of success, elevating your profession while driving training, membership, and revenue. Certifications are valued…
The Power of Content Singularity
We’ve officially made it to the content creation and management section of our How To column, welcome! Today, we’re specifically going to talk about content…
Celebrating Female Trailblazers in Learning & Development
In recent decades, women have made significant strides towards equality in the workforce, breaking barriers and shattering the glass ceiling in various industries. Many incredible…
A Conversation with Jeanne Morris, Senior Vice President, Consumer Products at SHRM
As we shared in our Celebrating Female Trailblazers in Learning & Development article, we had the opportunity to interview inspiring female leaders in L&D. We loved…
A Conversation with Lisa Sallstrom, MS, PMP, CAE, Executive Vice President, Products and Services, ASCM
As we shared in our Celebrating Female Trailblazers in Learning & Development article, we had the opportunity to interview inspiring female leaders in L&D. We loved…
A Conversation with Joni Holeman, CPIM-F, CIRM, CSCP, CLTD, CSSC, and Maryanne Ross, CPIM-F, CIRM, CSCP-F, CLTD-F, Supply Chain Mavens
As we shared in our Celebrating Female Trailblazers in Learning & Development article, we had the opportunity to interview inspiring female leaders in L&D. We loved…
A Conversation with Laurel Serra, CPP, Director of Education Services, PayrollOrg
As we shared in our Celebrating Female Trailblazers in Learning & Development article, we had the opportunity to interview inspiring female leaders in L&D. We…
A Conversation with MaryBeth Anderson, President and CEO, Holmes Corporation
As we shared in our Celebrating Female Trailblazers in Learning & Development article, we had the opportunity to interview inspiring female leaders in L&D. We…
Case Study: Connecting Strengths to Achieve Ambitious Goals
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading professional association for infection preventionists with more than 15,000 members. In 2022,…
Why Your Certification Program Isn’t Growing
Your association set up a certification program to establish the standard of knowledge, skills, and abilities required of professionals in your industry. As you envisioned…
Powering Certification Program Growth Through Strategic Partnerships
Partnerships are an important strategy for any business, helping drive revenue, opening new opportunities, and fostering innovation. The same holds true for professional associations and…
Decoding 6 Common Subject Matter Expert (SME) Personas
Ready to take the next step toward a successful certification program? Last month we explored some key strategies to create a body of knowledge (BOK)…
Building Career Pathways Newsletter, Issue 1: Body of Knowledge
In our first Building Career Pathways issue we’re diving into the foundation of all training & certification programs: the body of knowledge.
4 Tips to Help Bring Your Association’s Body of Knowledge to Life
Many professional associations are reaching a crossroads: they’re attempting to keep pace with generational workplace shifts, increasing globalization of both people and organizations, and fast-paced…
Certification Excellence: Steps to Designing a Body of Knowledge
Professional development programs and certifications are important elements of industry associations’ member value. Your members are looking to you for guidance in what they should…