Continuing education (CE) has never been more vital—or more competitive. Associations and credentialing bodies face mounting pressure to deliver more value, stay relevant, and prove competency in new ways. In response, leading organizations are rethinking their learning models to meet these demands. In a recent webinar co-hosted with Leading Learning, Tagoras co-founders Celisa Steele and Jeff Cobb, along with BenchPrep’s Head of Growth, Evan Burton, shared emerging strategies that are helping CE providers succeed in this evolving landscape.

For years, delivering continuing education (CE) meant delivering content—the right curriculum, the right formats, and the right expertise. But in a world overflowing with information, content alone isn’t enough.

For many credentialing bodies, CE has traditionally been treated as a checkbox: a compliance task to complete, not a strategic opportunity to extend impact. But in a world where industries evolve overnight and lifelong learning is the new norm, that mindset falls short.

Workplace training has developed a bad reputation. Many programs involve long sessions focused on compliance and regulations. Employees can dread such sessions and don’t see how it’s applicable for their day-to-day roles. But, you know the importance of your team not only completing their required trainings, but retaining the knowledge. One way to keep learners growing is by making the switch from a training culture to a learning culture.

Continuous, lifelong learning is imperative in keeping skills updated in today’s economy. To support these initiatives, there are several learning sciences you can integrate within your learning programs to ensure success for your learners. Even though many organizations are aware of these learning sciences, many are unsure how to turn these sciences into successful and profitable eLearning products.

Technology has drastically changed the way we learn and how we receive information, yet many learning programs have not adapted. By aligning with the needs of the modern learner and adjusting your approach, you will be better suited to offer courses that facilitate continued learning, drive higher user engagement, and yield better results for both your learners AND your organization.