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Welcome to the start of your IACET Symposium journey!

This resource hub equips you with key insights and preparatory materials, including information on content-specific webinars and informative blogs, designed to enhance your understanding and readiness for the main event. Dive in to gain a competitive edge and maximize your symposium experience, whether you're attending in-person or tuning in remotely.

Blogs

Need to Learn More about Open Digital Badges? Remember these Six Words

May 27, 2019

As TD professionals, one way we can encourage more learning is by deploying technologies that engage and motivate while re-skilling the workforce.  Open Digital Badges (AKA Digital Micro-Credentials) offer an excellent opportunity to achieve these goals.

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Road to Open Digital Badging Mastery

April 24, 2020

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.

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Developing a Learning Ecosystem that Personalizes a Learner's Professional Journey

May 7, 2020

To meet the growing needs of learners, modern learning ecosystems must not only provide learners with compelling learning experiences, but with meaningful recognition.

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Digital Badging: The Future of Workforce Development

April 6, 2021

Find out how using Open Digital Badges can help your company make more reliable hiring decisions..

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Podcsts

Credentials in Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Education Recognition

January 22, 2025

This episode provides a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities within today’s credentialing systems.

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Pathways to Success: The Value of Lifelong Learning through Digital Credentials

August 13, 2024

Tune in to discover how digital credentials can transform educational achievements into tangible career advancements, fostering a more skilled and adaptable workforce.

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Implementing Digital Badges: Engaging Learners and Enhancing Retention

October 17, 2023

Discover what digital badges are and their importance for training providers.

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