If you’re anything like Kevin (and me), you’re shocked 2024 is almost wrapped.
After all, I assume your morning calendar looks a little something like this today:
So, we’re going to get right to it with a rapid-fire greatest 2024 hits list. We also won’t blame you if you want to bookmark it and come back in January—’tis the season for ‘circling back.’
We’ve got CE playbook examples you’ll want to steal, webinar recordings you might’ve missed, updates from our community…the list goes on (clearly, as it’s 24 bullets long!).
Time to hit play ⤵
The Greatest Hits
And in case you want some real hits to listen to as you scroll, let me be the first to tell you we are on the 90th volume of NOW That’s What I Call Music! If you’re shaking your head in disbelief like me, you’re in good company. Happy listening!
3-Part Marketing CE Crash Course
Want to grow your Academy’s audience or get buy-in for your program? These tips stolen straight from marketers and CE leaders alike will give you a jumpstart. Shoutout to Auditboard, Reltio, LinkedIn, and FloQast for adding their point-of-view alongside Skilljar’s very own marketing team.
2024 CE Playbook (new one coming soon 👀)
We helped CE leaders plan, scale, and optimize their programs in 2024, with this playbook as your go-to resource. Covering all the ‘ions’ of CE like certifications, monetization, and automation. And yes, a fresh edition is coming for 2025!
LearnExperts’ Tips & Tricks for AI
We know you need to scale content efficiently and tackle Academy bottlenecks, so this webinar is packed with no-fluff strategies from experts who know how AI really works.
Blair from Clever’s Sprint Model & NPS Boost
Big wins often take small, strategic changes, so check out his blog and webinar for a must-borrow playbook. Plus, as always, he offers the inspiration smaller teams need to balance strategy with execution.
MasterControl’s LMS Switch
Thinking of making an LMS switch? Localizing content? Need more buy-in? See how MasterControl did it (their story was a favorite to tell).
Personio’s Approach to AI for Course Drafting
Want to try AI without getting overwhelmed? Roberto walks you through how they’re saving time with SMEs for Personio Voyager Academy.
Academy Spotlight Series #1 (11 Academies IRL!)
This was certainly the star of 2024—we held a 2-part series (#1 and #2) with live walk-throughs of some top CE programs. If you’re looking for ideas for your next big or little (re)launch, this series is a must-watch.
AuditBoard’s Academy Launch Playbook
Not sure how to relaunch your Academy AND build a promotion strategy? Elyce & Robyn’s journey and results will leave you inspired.
Low-Resource, High-Reward CX
Trying to align training goals with customer success goals? Our guide gives you real ways to lighten the load for your CX team with self-serve training. As we know, the future for CE is embedded naturally within CX.
Product Education Blueprint
Dipping your toes into product training beyond the traditional scope? For manufacturing teams, this is a must.
Fresh CE Voices
New CE Slack Org Leadership
Want to join an awesome community (if you’re not there already)? We always recommend the CE Slack Org. Plus, congrats Vicky Kennedy for being the new lead of many of our beloved CE Slack Community—cheers to what’s next, we have a feeling there are big things in store next year!
Joe Ryan’s Weekly CE Round-up
If you’re looking for weekly updates on all things CE—look no further than my fellow newsletter comrade, Joe Ryan! I’m always in awe at how much he puts out into the community, and I know we all look forward to that dose of intel each week.
CEdMA in Austin
Don’t miss hearing from Skilljar customers at this year’s empowerED25 conference—and get in on the CE conversations.
Tiffany’s Tips—Must Haves
If you ever need a dose of inspiration—within CE and for general education—you can’t miss her videos.
Quick-Hit Learnings
3 Micro-Lessons
Want to quickly brush up on certifications, monetization, or integrations? These lessons are short and sweet.
StackAdapt Hit a 587% Increase in Certifications
From introducing micro-content to doubling down on a targeted distribution strategy, Matt Evered was able to take his program to the next level.
Skilljar Solo Albums
A New(ish) Skilljar Brand
Our revamped site has everything you need in one place. Some highlights? A form-free product tour to get your hands on how Skilljar works and an Academy Inspiration page to flip through Academies to copy.
This Newsletter!
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Talented Learning’s Top 10 LMS for Customer & Partners
In the world of education, you know we're fans of sharing a well-earned badge on LinkedIn. Today we've added a little extra shine to our collection
For Our LMS Feature Fans
Syndication = More Learners
Want to extend your reach and attract more learners with less effort? Content Syndication can help you get there.
External Management = More Access
Get more access to assign training to learners—securely and easily.
Gainsight Data Exports? No Problem
Want to get access to your Gainsight data with ease? Skilljar’s got you covered.
Content Management Made Easy
Simplify workflows and save time managing Academy content, this video breaks down the essentials.
Accessibility Can’t Miss Your List
You need inclusive programs that engage all learners, so here are best practices to meet standards and improve usability. After all, with all the work you’re doing—you need to be sure all learners can access it!
And before you go, there’s one thing you won’t want to forget going into January…
Spoiler: It’s not Kevin from Home Alone, but the fearless CE leader Kevin Dunn at Airtable.
We’re hosting a live session on January 16th to take a look behind his 75-day Academy Launch. And we double checked to make sure everyone will have the right ticket to join—can’t wait to see you there!
‘Til the next Skillet,
Caroline, Head of Content @ Skilljar
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