Announcement

IACET Announces 2025 Instructional Impact Award Recipient

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sterling, VA — October 29, 2025- The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is proud to announce Interplay Learning as the 2025 recipient of the IACET Instructional Impact Award. This recognition celebrates innovative instructional strategies that drive real learning outcomes through technology, engagement, and measurable performance improvement.

Interplay Learning, a leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, integrates instructor-led training, online simulations, AI, and VR to help organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness. With nearly 600,000 people trained, Interplay continues to redefine the future of workforce development.

“Earning repeat recognition from IACET underscores the real-world impact our training has on the lives of learners and the success of the organizations we serve,” said Doug Donovan, Founder and CEO of Interplay Learning. “It demonstrates that immersive, hands-on training isn’t just engaging; it produces measurable results that close skills gaps and strengthen workforces. This honor validates our approach and strengthens our commitment to creating even more powerful learning experiences in the future.”

“Interplay Learning represents the very best of what instructional innovation can achieve,” said Randy Bowman, IACET President & CEO. “Their work exemplifies how technology and engagement come together to elevate the learner experience and drive measurable outcomes across industries.”

For further details, please contact:
Randy Bowman, President & CEO
Marketing@iacet.org
703.763.0705 Extension 103

About IACET: The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), a not-for-profit organization, has been a leader in educational standards since its founding, pioneering the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) in 1968 to measure professional learning activity. As an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer, IACET remains committed to advancing lifelong learning by establishing research-backed, consensus-based standards for quality and supporting, through rigorous accreditation processes, a global network of training providers committed to delivering high-quality, transformative learning events.