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News Role of Professional Industry
Credentials Grows in Importance In an age of changing technologies and job roles, the impor- tance of advancing one's own areas of expertise is spreading beyond just employer-provided training courses. Industry prac- titioners are investing in their own development and profes- sional credentialing. The importance of proving broad industry expertise is considered a critical factor for individuals looking to strengthen and differentiate their professional resume cre- dentials.
The more people are culling unassociated
resources and experiences to learn specific skills, the more urgent it is for there
to be a place to record their efforts and present their learning portfolios to future employers.
According to Scott Gray, O'Reilly School of Technology, "Those outside of companies with skill-building curriculae can't obtain legitimacy in those skillsets without being an employee. The more people are culling unassociated resources and experiences to learn specific skills, the more urgent it is for there to be a place for them to record their efforts and success, to study with peers, and to present their learning portfolios to future employers or partners in a meaningful way." The role of certifying
one's professional, cross-industry development will become a key career differentiator as skills and tech- nologies con- tinue to change.
Elearning! announces the launch of a professional certification program in June 2012. Industry professionals can earn credits for education hosted by Elearning! Media Group (EMG). EMG will extend credits towards certification to professionals who are enrolled in Elearning! and Enterprise Learning! Events or educational sessions. "Our goal is to recognize executives who are investing con- siderable time and energy in their professional development, much of which is occurring outside their own organizations," reports Joe DiDonato, editor-at-large and program director. DiDonato sees a great need for a professional resume creden- tial that recognizes an individual's expertise across the entire learning industry. More than 10,000 executives have attended an Elearning!
Web Seminar, Enterprise Learning! Event, or sponsored ses- sion. These alumni and any attendee of these educational opportunities can now earn credits towards the Learning Professional Certificate (LPC). An entry-level credential is awarded at 25 credits, which can be obtained with five hours of education. Additional levels of certification can be achieved as an individual invests time in their professional development. The Learning Professional Certificate provides execu- tives with a professional resume credential that verifies their investment in learning and workplace technology education. The credential is endorsed by industry-recog- nized brands—Elearning! and Enterprise Learning! The LPC curriculum is developed and delivered by industry leading experts including analysts from Bersin & Associates and Aberdeen Group, executives from top learning organiza- tions, and the editors of Elearning! and Government Elearning! magazines. "We are also certifying curriculum from partner training
organizations to participate in the LPC program," says Catherine Upton, publisher, Elearning! Media Group. "We are thrilled to announce GoToTraining as a founding sponsor, as well as KnowledgeStar and Enterprise Hive." "We are excited to announce all Elearning! Web Seminar, Enterprise Learning! Events and sponsors sessions will qualify for LPC credits. We are also awarding LPC credits to those who have attended our sessions since January 2011," reports DiDonato. To begin earning credits, professionals can register at:
www.lpc.2elearning.com. Enrollment in LPC is affordable at $249. Start learning and earn your Learning Professional Certificate.
Elearning! Launches Learning Professional Certificates
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