Professional Development Webinars

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IACET's Professional Development Webinars are designed to bring a value added to Accredited Providers and individual affiliates by providing relevant educational opportunities on topics associated with adult continuing education and training.

Interactive and convenient, IACET’s Professional Development series of webinars covers topics such as:

  • Web-Based/Online Course Development and Implementation.
  • Best practices for adult education.
  • Innovative ideas on the latest technology.
  • Ideas for improving classroom instruction and training programs.
  • Best practices for online and classroom instructors.
  • And much more.

Connection Webinars are available to Accredited Providers and Individual Affiliates free of charge.  Non-affiliates may attend select webinars free and most others for a small fee per webinar. You can become an Individual Affiliated fast and easy, join now.

Note: IACET is proud to offer premiere continuing education experiences for the general knowledge of our members. IACET however does not provide Continuing Education Units for these webinars. For accredited providers that offer CEUs for their courses, see our list of accredited providers.

Would you like to offer a webinar in partnership with IACET?  Submit your proposal for consideration.

Professional Development Webinars Overview

When Title Presenter
September 26, 2024

AI on the Payroll: Leveraging AI for Content Development

Is AI a useful colleague, or formidable foe, for learning and development professionals? Join our webinar tailored for learning professionals, focusing on the latest developments in artificial intelligence for content creation. This session will discuss recent changes in the AI space, helping participants stay ahead of emerging technologies. Key distinctions between open-source and closed-ref AI will be explored, providing clarity on their benefits and suitability for different content development needs. The webinar will offer practical guidance on how to effectively use AI prompts to enhance content creation, including crafting precise prompts and employing strategies for maximizing efficiency.

Ahead of IACET's AI Symposium, you'll get to dig into more topics whether you're on the strategy side or content production, there's something for everyone in this program. Attendees will learn to integrate AI tools into their development processes, enabling the production of engaging and innovative learning materials. By the end of this session, learning professionals will be equipped with the knowledge to leverage AI advancements for improved content quality and process efficiency.

 

Did AI help us develop this prompt? Join us to find out!

Learning Objective

By the end of the webinar, learners will be able to:

  • Discuss emerging changes/updates to the AI space.
  • Differentiate between open and closed source AI.
  • Utilize AI prompts to aid in content development.
Pam Rosenberg
Kaitlyn Grantner
October 17, 2024

Elevate Your Education: Proficiency Levels for Impactful Learning

Discover how APWA's implementation of proficiency levels has positively impacted the educational experience for both instructors/speakers and learners . During this session, we will explore why APWA chose to implement proficiency levels, the benefits we are experiencing, and the impact on our educational content development process. Learn how this approach empowers speakers to tailor their expertise, while enabling learners to navigate their professional development with clarity and confidence. Uncover the synergies between proficiency levels, target audience, and competency-based training, and assess if proficiency levels might be the key to elevating your organization’s educational offerings.

Learning Objective

By the end of the webinar, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the differences and complementary nature between proficiency levels, target audience, and competency-based training.
  • Discuss the benefits of using proficiency levels in your education to both instructors/speakers and learners.
  • Evaluate how the use of proficiency levels could impact your educational programming.

 

Deanne Cross

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