Lifelong learning is essential, yet many struggle to develop certification and continuing education programs that are not only valuable but also profitable.

Professional athletes dedicate their lives to it. Famed authors write about it. And today’s learning professionals are doing it more and more to meet the changing demands of the skills-based hiring market.

The facts are clear: more than 50 percent of association members cite support for certifications and certification training programs among the membership benefits they value most. So if your learning programs leave members feeling unprepared, it’s going to cost you.

As spring unfurls its greenery, we're reminded of the cycles of growth that govern not just nature, but our professional landscapes as well. The buds breaking through the soil mirror the continual emergence of new skills and knowledge necessary in today's ever-evolving job market. It's not only a season of rejuvenation for the earth but an opportune moment for revitalizing our learning programs. We recognize that the journey from pre-assessment to post-assessment is more than a path—it's an evolving ecosystem where each step forward is cultivated through a commitment to lifelong learning. Our "Spring into Learning" event is our invitation to you, to cultivate that ecosystem with us.

BenchPrep’s team of LMS experts will be attending the upcoming 2024 ATP Innovations in Testing conference. Attendees can find us at booth #216 during the expo and at our various speaking presentations on March 4th, 5th, and 6th, at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.

Finding the right LMS for your organization isn’t easy. You have to determine your program objectives, outline learners’ expectations, and identify the specifications you need in a system—and that’s work you should do before you even start to explore potential vendors.