http://www.trainingindustry.comumbracoUpcoming Webinarsen http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/key-ways-to-drive-revenue-through-partner-and-customer-training.aspxMon, 06 May 2013 14:37:15 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/key-ways-to-drive-revenue-through-partner-and-customer-training.aspxIf you’re not effectively training and enabling your extended networks of partners, customers, suppliers or distributors, your business is missing out on a serious revenue opportunity.  Join us for this free TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand, where Tom Brandon, Senior Manager of Worldwide Training at Websense, and Robert Garrett, Engagement Manager at Cornerstone OnDemand, will share examples of how companies are boosting revenue through certifying and enabling their external channels.    During this interactive webinar, Robert and Tom will provide easy-to-understand insights on:  How to enable partners to sell and service smarter Why training customers makes them “stickier” – increasing retention How you can turn external training into a profit stream ... and much more  Register today for this free, one-hour webinar. http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/leveraging-social-learning-through-building-knowledge-communities.aspxMon, 29 Apr 2013 15:57:27 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/leveraging-social-learning-through-building-knowledge-communities.aspxSocial functionalities provide a real opportunity for HR departments to actively involve staff and develop their individual and collective performance. Social learning has triggered profound changes in corporate approaches, especially as it regards to training. By allowing individuals to express themselves, share information and interact online, social learning redefines the scope of the organization, creating new ways of acquiring information and skills. Join us for this TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by CrossKnowledge, where we'll address how integrating social learning into training programs can play a key role in running communities and networks that align teams with strategic initiatives. In this webinar, we will examine: The benefits of social learning. The advantages of Knowledge Communities and the user experience. The ROI for social learning initiatives. Case studies that demonstrate the successful implementation with several companies. Register today for this free, one-hour webinar. http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/meeting-the-learning-and-leadership-needs-of-technical-employees.aspxFri, 26 Apr 2013 09:19:18 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/meeting-the-learning-and-leadership-needs-of-technical-employees.aspxOrganizations are increasingly dependent on the passion, creativity, energy and engagement of the workforce. Competitive advantage is no longer secured purely through the access to capital or information, but by having employees come up with creative and novel ways of solving clients’ problems.  In order to achieve this, organizations are increasingly dependent on technical professionals – those expert employees in finance, R&D, technology or engineering.   Join us for this TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by GP Strategies, to hear Fraser Marlow, head of research at GP Strategies’ BlessingWhite division, discuss the specific needs of technical professionals in terms of how they are led and how they learn.  In this webinar, you will learn:  Research findings and insights into the challenges of leading technical professionals. Required skills and learning preferences of technical professionals and those who aspire to lead them.  How to design learning initiatives for technical employees.  Register today for this free, one-hour webinar.   http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/adding-value-learning-through-online-communities.aspxWed, 24 Apr 2013 11:09:57 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/adding-value-learning-through-online-communities.aspxIn the past, online communities such as Facebook were exclusively the virtual schoolyards for our youth. But now, online communities are being implemented in businesses at an increasing pace. These communities are valuable tools that enable businesses to identify, communicate, and resolve business problems more expediently, as well as to facilitate collaboration that leads to important innovations.  Join us for this TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by eCornell, as we help you understand the value online communities can bring to your organization and how to effectively use online communities to support learning & development. We’ll provide an overview of online communities, outline their benefits for workforce development and share examples of how businesses are successfully using online communities.  In this webinar, you will learn:  The relevance & benefits of online communities to both internal and external facing business functions, including learning & development. What business functions lend themselves to successful online communities and how to get started. The key benefits and costs to help you develop a budget and a business case for online communities. The differentiators of major products in the online community market.  Register today for this free, one-hour webinar.  http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/add-a-new-dimension-to-your-virtual-classes.aspxTue, 16 Apr 2013 10:07:15 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/add-a-new-dimension-to-your-virtual-classes.aspxRelatively few organizations have embraced video conferencing in online training due to concerns about effectiveness, bandwidth and availability. Often, instructors are reluctant to even turn their webcams on. But that’s now changing.  Join us for this TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by GoToTraining, to hear a panel of virtual learning experts discuss how you can use GoToTraining with HDFaces to enhance the classroom experience through engaging visual demonstrations and face-to-face interaction.  This webinar will explore the following virtual learning scenarios:  Small group and team learning exercises Demonstrations for show and tell Panel discussions and roundtables Interactive question and answer sessions  Register today for this free, one-hour webinar. http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/learning-is-change-change-is-learning.aspxMon, 08 Apr 2013 15:56:07 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/learning-is-change-change-is-learning.aspxHow can you apply the tools and best practice research for change management to deliver training that aligns behavior and produces results? The trick is integrating the science of change management and the science of learning in the design of your program.  Join us for this TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by the Life Cycle Institute, as we explore how to increase the success of a training program by leveraging what Prosci’s 2012 Best Practices in Change Management benchmarking report reveals about change management. You’ll interact with our expert speakers as they share solutions to help you make the most of your training programs.  During this interactive webinar, you will learn:  What the Prosci® research reveals about the role change management plays in learning How ADKAR® determines when someone is ready for change What motivates a person to change their behavior and sustain it Why all learners go through the valley of despair and how to help them climb out What to do about resistance  Register today for this free, one-hour webinar. http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/tomorrow’s-talent-how-to-prepare-a-highly-skilled-workforce-through-partnerships.aspxTue, 02 Apr 2013 15:05:17 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/tomorrow’s-talent-how-to-prepare-a-highly-skilled-workforce-through-partnerships.aspxWorkforce education initiatives are essential for developing a highly-skilled workforce, particularly in today’s competitive global economy. There must be cooperation between the business and the college system to maximize the impact of our investment in the talent of our future.  Join us for this TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by Pearson, as we explore the evolving workforce training and economic development trends. Linda Head, Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce Education & Corporate Partnerships for Lone Star Corporate College and Kelly Bailey from Burning Glass Labor Analytic Group will present this webinar on best practices for developing, delivering and tracking workforce development.  Leave this webinar with valuable insights on:  How to navigate through the evolving workforce training and economic development trends How to provide industry input to promote a relevancy for workforce development programs How to foster closer relationships with workforce providers to inform change and communicate training needs How to better understand workforce analytics and how they map to talent supply chains  Register today for this free, one-hour webinar. http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/a-balanced-look-at-the-pros-and-cons-of-virtual-instructor-led-training.aspxTue, 02 Apr 2013 10:43:10 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/a-balanced-look-at-the-pros-and-cons-of-virtual-instructor-led-training.aspxAre you considering virtual instructor-led training (vILT), but aren’t quite sure how to get started or whether your organization is even ready?  vILT can be a “best-of-both-worlds” learning modality, melding the strengths of traditional classroom and trendy e-learning. Learners benefit from the many ways to interact with the instructor and each other, all from the convenience of their home bases anywhere in the world. Yet certain limitations, if overlooked, can tarnish the vILT learning experience.  Join us for this TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by AchieveGlobal, to hear Craig Perrin, director of product development at AchieveGlobal, discuss what to expect from vILT, including its pros, cons and critical success factors.  This webinar delivers a comprehensive, balanced view of:    What vILT is (and what it isn’t) Where vILT fits in relation to other learning modalities The elements of a well-designed vILT program How to anticipate and avoid common obstacles Planning tips to run a seamless vILT session Best practices to engage your participants and sustain their learning  Register today for this free, one-hour webinar. http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/how-to-use-social-media-for-learning.aspxMon, 01 Apr 2013 15:56:45 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/how-to-use-social-media-for-learning.aspxIt's time to take your training into the 21st century. Provide more value to learners by seamlessly incorporating cost-effective (some free!) social platforms into already established and tested curriculum. Take a walk through an online collaborative workspace (wiki) and enable collaboration between learners in the “life after training” that social media so easily allows. Join us for this free TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by eCornell. Your host, Jerry Allocca, is an instructor, mentor and award-winning digital marketer. He specializes in leveraging today’s most valuable interactive technologies to help people stay engaged and connected.  During this interactive webinar, Jerry will provide easy-to-understand insights on: Real-world, practical advice on the power -- and pitfalls -- of social media. Easily leveraging the right social media tools to support learning during and after class. What tools are important, and which are a waste of time. A wiki walkthrough ... and much more! Register today for this free, one-hour webinar. http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/creating-a-mobile-learning-environment-for-a-connected-world.aspxMon, 01 Apr 2013 15:10:49 GMT http://www.trainingindustry.com/webinars/creating-a-mobile-learning-environment-for-a-connected-world.aspxWith today’s on-the-go mobile workforce, companies must train their employees wherever they are. The rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets has enabled people to work from the office, home or on the road.  This is forcing training leaders to rapidly design and adopt mobile learning strategies.  Join us for this TrainingIndustry.com webinar, sponsored by ON24, to hear Tom Masotto, vice president of product management at ON24, explore how mobile learning environments are helping companies deliver engaging, interactive training to today’s mobile workforce.   In this webinar, you will learn:  Trends driving mobile learning Mobile learning technologies & enablers Tips for building a mobile learning solution Measuring mobile learning outcomes  Register today for this free, one-hour webinar.