
Learning Industry Report: Learning Sources
Experts recommend informal online programs
We surveyed a group of the Learning Industry’s top experts and received compelling insights into how people can learn about job roles and start a career in the field.
For this article, we’ll focus on where experts suggest people go to find out more about the industry and specific roles.
A majority of participants recommended online programs, with most favoring an informal education setting such as; online courses, workshops, seminars, and/or conferences. Here are some of the top recommended sources:
Industry Organizations:
- Association for Talent Development (ATD) – dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations.
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – a professional HR membership association.
- American Management Association (AMA) – training solutions for individuals and organizations.
Industry Brands:
Websites – Companies:
- The Learning Guild – a community of practice for those supporting organizational learning.
- eLearning Industry – a platform for eLearning professionals.
- E-Learning Heroes – a community for e-learning creators.
Websites – Individuals:
- Cathy Moore – an internationally recognized training designer.
- Devlin Peck – a leader and mentor in the instructional design industry.
- Tim Slade – a speaker, author, and award-winning eLearning designer.
Do you agree with the above expert recommendations?
Do you feel other sources should be considered?
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