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August 29, 2026 by Michelle Saraceno | Director, Marketing & UX

Why Lifelong Learning Isn’t Optional Anymore – and What to Do About It

How to Choose the Right Technology Vendor: 7 Things to Consider

The best-looking platform isn't necessarily the best choice for your organization. Here's what matters when ...
October 29, 2026

Certification Exams vs. High-Stakes Exams: What's the Difference?

Certification exams and high-stakes exams are often discussed together, but they don't mean the same thing. ...
October 22, 2026

How Performance Assessments Can Support Employee Growth

Performance assessments can help organizations understand how employees are doing, where they need support, ...
October 20, 2026

How Skills Can Create a Stronger Connection Between Education and Work

Education and employment are closely connected, but the skills developed through education are not always ...
October 1, 2026

How Cloud-Based Learning Platforms Adapt to Changing Demands

A cloud-based learning platform gives organizations a central place to deliver learning and assessments ...
September 29, 2026

What Is PLAR? Recognizing the Skills People Already Have

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is a process for identifying, assessing, and recognizing ...
September 24, 2026

Making Skills Visible, Wherever They Were Learned

People build valuable skills through work, education, training, mentorship, independent learning, and ...
September 17, 2026

From Practice Standards to Measurable Competencies

Practice standards define what professionals are expected to know and do. Competency frameworks turn those ...
September 15, 2026

Compliance Training That Keeps Up With Changing Requirements

Compliance training helps organizations make sure people understand the requirements that apply to their ...
September 10, 2026