A meme about a 3-hour lecture on attention spans reveals deeper truths about professional development design. This blog explores the disconnect between message and delivery—and what L&D professionals can do to improve learning experiences.
This article busts the myth that accreditation is the finish line, showing how the IACET Standard embeds quality assurance and quality improvement and why both are essential to long-term learning impact.
In this thought-provoking piece, Randy Bowman challenges the growing expectation that adult educators must catalyze personal or societal transformation. Instead, he makes the case for a humbler, learner-centered approach, one where standards support, not steer, the journey. By reframing the educator’s role from catalyst to companion, Bowman explores how well-designed standards can honor autonomy, respect learner goals, and still uphold quality and fairness.
Learn how to secure leadership and financial support for accreditation by framing it as a strategic investment. This guide helps training professionals align accreditation with ROI, business goals, and risk mitigation to win over decision-makers.
Not all Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are created equal. This blog explores the critical differences between accredited CEUs, which follow rigorous standards for quality and learner verification, and self-proclaimed CEUs, which may lack oversight and credibility. From understanding what a CEU truly is, to recognizing the red flags of unaccredited offerings, this post helps learners and employers make informed choices. It highlights the role of IACET accreditation in promoting consistent, high-quality education and explains how to identify legitimate CEU providers. If professional advancement or regulatory compliance is your goal, choosing accredited CEUs is essential.
