Articles

Heading North

Tue, Jan 05,2016 @ 12:42 PM
by Greg Marsello |

The next three weeks I will be in Canada doing Program Reviews. First to Saskatchewan to do a Program Review for Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Then to Alberta to visit Lakeland College, Northern Lakes College, and Grand Prairie Regional College. During my time in Alberta, I will be..

Program Reviews Popular

Wed, Dec 30,2015 @ 02:30 PM
by Greg Marsello |

LERN’s Program Review is an informal review of a lifelong learning program’s finances, course programming, marketing, contract sales, and operations.

Crafting a Great Mission Statement

Wed, Dec 30,2015 @ 11:53 AM
by Julie Coates |

Two decades ago, when LERN was going through a significant transition and dealing with substantial growth, the Board of Directors tackled the daunting task of revising the organizational mission structure.

40 Awesome Sales Questions to Use For Contract Training

Wed, Dec 23,2015 @ 09:30 AM
by Dr. Layne J. Harpine |

For better selling in Contract Training, it is critical to focus on your prospect’s needs. It’s not good to begin a sales call with information about you and your institution.

Lots of Tips

Mon, Dec 21,2015 @ 11:59 AM
by Greg Marsello |
The LERN Annual Conference in New Orleans was a big hit.

Top Strategies for Recruiting High-Quality Instructors - a NEW webinar from LERN!

Thu, Dec 17,2015 @ 02:04 PM
by Suzanne Kart |

Your instructors are key to the success of your program. C Find out what an independent contractor is. Discover what should be in an instructor contract and an instructor guidebook.

Earn your CPP, CCT, CeP, COM, C2P, CMP or CPO Online!

Wed, Dec 16,2015 @ 01:26 PM
by LERN |

In a time when we are all being asked to do more with less, we know that it's often difficult, and sometimes even impossible, to spend time out of the office for professional development. That's why LERN now offers SEVEN unique professional development opportunities online.

Great Community Education

Mon, Dec 14,2015 @ 04:37 PM
by Greg Marsello |

After the LERN Annual Conference, I traveled to Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) to do a Program Review of their Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL). CLL transitioned from SBCC’s Continuing Education Unit two years back to run as a third pillar of SBCC and start charging fees to..

Big Win in New Orleans

Thu, Dec 10,2015 @ 11:16 AM
by Greg Marsello |

The LERN Conference in New Orleans was a big success. Many thanks to the LERN staff and consulting team for their excellent work. Lots of happy people walking away with “Information That Works!”

More Hats at ‘Nine Shift for 2016’ on Saturday, Dec. 5

Fri, Dec 04,2015 @ 01:30 PM
by LERN |

New predictions on the future, including the coming building boom, skilled worker shortage,  the driverless car, and more.

 
 
 

LATEST NEWS

Video: How to Get the Most From a LERN Membership
LERN
Video - The LERN Program Review: Position Your Unit for Success
LERN
Cancellation Rates and New Programs: A Lesson From Netflix
Kathryn Lynch-Morin
Ready for Liftoff: Drones and Drone Courses are More Popular Than Ever
Kathryn Lynch-Morin
Working with the University of Nebraska - Omaha
LERN