When’s the last time you invested in YOU? The non-profit professional world is becoming increasingly competitive and is constantly changing.
Professional development through certification programs and continual learning are critical to your success in achieving your career goals. For some, becoming a CAE through ASAE's Certified Association Executive Credential Program solidifies their association professional status. For others, becoming an expert in the technologies you use every day to optimize and transform your organization is key to advancing your association's mission. Either way, adding a professional designation to your name showcases your level of excellence in your line of work.
Below are just three of the many benefits you will experience when you focus on your professional development.
No one enjoys feeling like they are behind or lack the skillset to perform their job duties. Stay relevant through continuing education courses and certifications to broaden your knowledge of the tools you use every day. You’ll increase your skillset, learn best practices and gain a new perspective on how to approach your job and inevitable change.
Sharpen your skills to stay ahead. Having an expert skillset coupled with efficient job performance will always lead to a competitive advantage over another potential job-seeking candidate.
Actions speak louder than words. Stay up to date with changes in your field through continuing education courses, becoming certified in coveted skills, participating in online industry forums, listening to industry podcasts, and don't forget networking with other professionals...these are all opportunities to help you pay attention to emerging trends and internalize them, so you can become a trusted influencer in your organization (and potentially your industry).
Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the developers of the iMIS engagement management system (EMS), recently acquired two popular association and non-profit software platforms in the last year: TopClass learning management system (LMS) and OpenWater application and review software. All three platforms provide critical capabilities to association and non-profit professionals and their organizations as they manage a variety of key programs, processes and facilitate engagement with members and donors. Professional certification programs are now available for all three products:
As technologies and best practices continually evolve, make it your priority to regularly develop your skill and knowledge set. Become certified on iMIS, OpenWater and TopClass LMS today.