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August 2024

 

 

  • How VR can electrify your task-based training

    • By Vig

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 1, 2024
    • Key topics:
      • How VR can enhance learning outcomes.
      • Case studies from Electrified University showcasing effective immersive experiences.
      • The decision-making process behind choosing CenarioVR for developing immersive training content.

 

  • Bridging AI & human potential: change management through L&D

    • By Learning Guild

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 1, 2024
    • Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Time / 1:00 PM Eastern Time
    • Key topics:
      • AI’s impact on workplace dynamics and the evolution of human roles.
      • Adapting Change Management models for AI-driven transformations.
      • Developing programs that enhance AI literacy and human skills.
      • Fostering a positive, learning-oriented culture in the face of AI-driven change.

 

  • Driving innovation in government

    • By ATD Webcasts

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 1, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • The role of government in driving innovation historically and presently.
      • The latest trends, actions, and goals of innovative networks within the Department of Defense and other departments.
      • How expansive policy and bureaucracy both create structure and can appear to stifle new ideas.
      • Strategies for enhancing your work through insights from these innovation leaders.
      • Opportunities to contribute to the thought leadership enterprise within government innovation cells.

 

  • Trends in trust: building business resilience and enhancing employee engagement

    • By ATD Webcasts

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 1, 2024
    • Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM NZST
    • Key topics:
      • The cultural dichotomy businesses face in the modern market.
      • Strategies to create a meaningful, equitable, and human-centered workplace experience.
      • The importance of trust in building resilient organizations.
      • Data on how trust impacts employee engagement and everyday operations.
      • Interactive discussion on trust as a cultural dynamic for enabling collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving.

 

  • Becoming more coach-like: skills for every conversation

    • By ATD Webcasts

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    • Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM NZST
    • Key topics:
      • Exploring the three necessary skills to be coach-like in any conversation.
      • Defining the measure of a successful coaching conversation that keeps team members engaged and ready to act on their goals.
      • Assessing how people experience you as a coach.

 

  • Learning Luminaries and Intermountain Health

    • By Articulate

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    • Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Spotlight on workplace learning innovations.
      • Case study on adopting online learning technology.
      • Impact on cost reduction and administrative efficiency.
      • Improved visibility into training metrics.
      • Real-life success stories from Intermountain Health.

 

 

  • Improving L&D with AI work augmentation

    • By Zoom

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    • Key topics:
      • How L&D can lead an organization’s positive impact with AI.
      • Discovery process to uncover tasks and work processes that improve AI implementation and leverage people’s capabilities.
      • Approaching AI adoption by borrowing from Lean, Agile, and successful team methodologies to sustain and enhance people/machine augmentation.

 

  • How to find and fast-track your future leaders at scale with simulations

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Matthew Shell, Senior Business Development Manager, Capsim Management Simulations
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • The core principles behind impactful L&D initiatives.
      • The bad habits that diminish the impact of leadership development.
      • How top companies are using simulations to find and fast-track their future leaders at scale.

 

  • Five critical elements of an effective virtual leadership program

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Cynthia Clay, CEO, NetSpeed Learning
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Recognize five critical leadership strategies to succeed in virtual environments.
      • Adopt four key practices to humanize the virtual workplace.
      • Increase your virtual presence and ability to engage your remote team.

 

  • AI-augmented leadership development: accelerating and extending growth

    • By ATD Webcasts

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • The transformative impact of AI on human-led learning and its ability to reach a wider audience.
      • How AI accelerates skills development at different stages of leadership development.
      • Delivering AI-driven learning experiences seamlessly within the flow of work.

 

  • Extraordinary eLearning – learning science in action

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Garima Gupta, M.Ed., B.E., CTDP, Founder & CEO, Artha Learning Inc.
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Unlock the potential of learning science to create extraordinary eLearning experiences.
      • Explore key theories and models like cognitive load theory, spaced repetition, and multimedia learning principles.
      • Leverage evidence-based strategies to enhance retention, comprehension, and learner motivation.
      • Integrate these strategies into your eLearning design with practical examples and hands-on activities.

 

  • Avoid the hype: a framework to help focus your L&D AI strategy

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Leslie Farinella, Content Innovation Strategist, Xyleme
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Segment AI opportunities into value categories.
      • Explore and apply AI to support your L&D strategy.
      • Identify foundational AI capabilities needed to expand in the future.

 

  • Spark effective conversations with AI tools: mastering prompt engineering for learning design

    • By CommLab India

    • Speaker: RK Prasad, MBA, PhD | CEO & Co-Founder, CommLab India
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 8, 2024
    • Time: 11:00 AM EDT
    • Duration: 60 Min.
    • Key topics:
      • Understanding generative AI and prompt engineering.
      • Prompt engineering and learning formats.
      • Top AI-powered tools to design images, quizzes, develop videos, generate voiceovers, translate, and more.
      • Three levels of prompt engineering.
      • Applications in instructional and graphic design—with examples.
      • Understanding whether AI resembles Othello’s Iago or Hamlet’s Polonius.
      • Generative AI and you (the L&D pro).

 

 

  • Create a cohort-based experiential management development program

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Pete Blank, Training and OD Manager, Personnel Board of Jefferson County
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 8, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Designing a leadership program for internal employees modeled after high-level community leadership programs.
      • Structure of the MPACT program: networking events, monthly sessions, location-based speakers and tours, assigned textbooks, and an asynchronous learning platform.
      • Steps to create an engaging and effective leadership development program.

 

  • From boomers to zoomers: cracking the code of cross-generational engagement

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Ellen Burns-Johnson, VP of Learning Strategy, Growth & Strategy Team, ELB Learning
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 8, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Understanding the needs and concerns of each generation.
      • Gaining skills and strategies to engage and train each generation.
      • Learning how immersive and game-based learning increases participation and knowledge retention.

 

  • Demo: unlocking productivity: streamlining learning in the flow of work

    • By ATD Webcasts

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Monday, August 12, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • Effective strategies to deliver content through omni-channel publications for timely access.
      • Insights on efficiently tracking and delivering various types of content while gathering detailed analytics for improved understanding.
      • Knowledge to maintain full control over content management by utilizing versioning and tracking features to ensure up-to-date and relevant information for your team.

 

  • Transform PowerPoint into Engaging eLearning Modules

    • By iSpring Solutions

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM AEST / 4:00 PM IND
    • Key topics:
      • Transform PowerPoint into engaging eLearning modules.
      • Master the art of creating stunning eLearning content that engages learners.
      • Advanced content development in PowerPoint and iSpring Suite.
      • Detailed guidance through every button, click, and setting for revolutionary authoring skills.

 

  • Leadership masterclass: 3 critical competencies

    • By ATD Webcasts

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • How to implement the Leader Operating System (LeaderOS).
      • Understanding leader patterns and the first, second, and third leader types.
      • Using Clarity, Alignment, and Movement to become a more confident and competent leader.

 

 

  • The four habits of highly seductive trainers and designers

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Carmen Simon, Ph.D., Cognitive Neuroscientist, Founder of Enhancive
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Influencing audience behavior with words and images.
      • Tactical guidelines based on neuroscience research.
      • Effectiveness of current business jargon in communication.
      • Using emotional language for persuasion.
      • Impact of original versus cliché images in presentations.
      • Consistency in themes across business messages.

 

 

  • Enhance your eLearning with audio using the all-new Adobe Captivate

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Sharath Ramaswamy, Senior eLearning Evangelist, Adobe
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • The importance of audio in eLearning.
      • Best practices for recording and editing audio.
      • How to seamlessly incorporate audio into Adobe Captivate projects.
      • Techniques for engaging learners with effective audio.

 

  • You’ve been training virtually…now what?

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Kassy LaBorie, Speaker, Author, Virtual Training Pioneer
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Beyond the basics: Innovative ideas to elevate your virtual training content and delivery.
      • Exploring new features: Latest features to enhance engagement in online training platforms.
      • Focus on engagement: Strategies and techniques to captivate your participants.
      • Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow trainers, share experiences, and exchange ideas.

 

  • Culture club: collaboration lab

    • By LifeLabs Learning

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    • Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM GMT+12
    • Key topics:
      • How to diagnose conflict hotspots and skillfully navigate them.
      • Tools to bridge the gap between different team cultures and collaboration styles.
      • Pro-tips to scale these habits across your organization.

 

  • 2024 state of credentialing webinar

    • By Learning Guild

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    • Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Time / 1:00 PM Eastern Time
    • Key topics:
      • Discover new 2024 State of Credentialing survey data from over 1,000 learners and 200 education and training leaders.
      • Learn what learners want from courses and what the most successful credential issuers do differently to grow their programs.
      • Hear from credentialing leaders from George Washington University, Snowflake, and Accredible about report findings and implications for future programs.
      • Get data-driven and actionable recommendations to boost awareness, enrollment, and revenue.

 

  • Impact over input: how to work less and get more done

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Joe O’Connor, CEO and Co-founder, Work Time Reduction
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • The paradigm shift towards redefining productivity and the way we work.
      • Documented benefits, challenges, and strategies for adopting a four-day workweek.

 

 

  • [Conversation Series] how L&D teams are using AI

    • By Training Industry, Inc.

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 15, 2024
    • Time: 1:00 PM ET
    • Key topics:
      • Practical approaches for incorporating AI into daily L&D practices.
      • Real-world examples and proven strategies for harnessing AI to elevate learning experiences.
      • Optimizing processes and driving organizational growth with AI.

 

 

  • The future of training: how to prepare your organization now

    • By Zoom

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 15, 2024
    • Time: 5:00 PM
    • Key topics:
      • Recognize the latest trends in training, including virtual, hybrid, and immersive learning environments.
      • Consider the impact of modern learner preferences on training effectiveness.
      • Prepare yourself and your organization for future training initiatives.

 

  • Why people don’t buy and how to get them to!

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Gary Coxe, Business and Life Strategist
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 15, 2024
    • Time: 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • The psychological reasons why people don’t buy.
      • Using psychological insights to increase sales.
      • Processes to help prospects see the desired outcome of your product before purchase.

 

  • Maximizing performance & leadership development through behavioral science

    • By Learning Guild

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 15, 2024
    • Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Time / 1:00 PM Eastern Time
    • Key topics:
      • Exploring the intersection of behavioral science and leadership development.
      • Understanding how behavioral science principles can drive sustainable performance improvements.
      • Fostering a culture of leadership growth through research findings and practical applications.
      • Equipping attendees with knowledge and tools to unlock the full potential of their teams and leaders.

 

  • Mind games: leveraging behavioral science for transformative game-based learning

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Monica Cornetti, Founder and President, Sententia Inc.
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Friday, August 16, 2024
    • Time: 8:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Leveraging behavioral science principles like loss aversion and social proof in game-based learning.
      • Creating learning experiences that drive behavioral change.
      • Real-world examples and case studies of successful gamification in corporate training and education.
      • Crafting compelling narratives and challenges to enhance learner engagement and motivation.

 

  • APTD certification simplified

    • By ATD Webcasts

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Monday, August 19, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • Details about the eligibility requirements for the APTD.
      • How to satisfy the eligibility requirements.
      • What content is covered on the APTD exam.
      • How to create a personalized plan for studying.

 

  • Advanced Made Easy: Animation and Voice-Overs in Course Creation

    • By iSpring Solutions

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    • Time: 7:00 PM AEST / 4:00 PM IND
    • Key topics:
      • Breathe life into your courses by harnessing animations and AI voice-overs in iSpring Suite.
      • Captivate your audience with interactive and immersive learning experiences.
      • Advanced content development in PowerPoint and iSpring Suite.
      • Leave a lasting impression on your learners.

 

  • How AI voice changed learning and development

    • By WellSaid

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • The AI voice landscape since the generative AI boom in 2023, evaluating text-to-speech, voice cloning, and speech-to-speech tools.
      • How AI voices are trained, the magic behind voice models, and how ethics all play roles in AI voice.
      • The economics of AI voice for corporate trainers, including the AI voice ROI calculator your finance team will love.

 

 

  • What is quality? defining it and crafting a mission to support it

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Hadiya Nuriddin, MEd, MA, CPTD, CPTM, CQIA, Owner and Chief Learning Strategist, Duets Learning
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Defining quality in the context of learning and development beyond mere accuracy.
      • Creating engaging and effective learning experiences as a measure of quality.
      • Crafting a mission statement for your quality management system to support and align with the defined quality.

 

  • Getting started with e-learning

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Amy Morrisey, President, Artisan Learning
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Evaluate what works and what doesn’t in e-learning.
      • Choose the right delivery mechanism and authoring tool.
      • Design with your learner in mind (and not only your content expert).
      • Use a basic workflow.
      • Determine what to measure.

 

  • Demo: technical deep dive: build advanced learning experiences with an API-centric LMS

    • By Authentic Learning Labs

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • Solving data challenges, including how webhooks and APIs fit into workflows and experiences.
      • Learning experience issues, including modern layout templates and themes, APIs for publishing, version control, and advanced asset management.
      • Seamless integrations, including real-time communications, SSO support, multi-protocols, and syndication.
      • Logic for content and supplementary course features, including advanced smart features, conditional logic, timers, gates, and other navigational elements to supplement course assets.

 

  • ATD research: measuring informal learning

    • By ATD Webcasts

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 22, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • How organizations are supporting informal learning.
      • Methods of measuring and tracking informal learning.
      • Motivating employees to take initiative for self-directed learning.
      • Challenges and benefits of self-directed learning.
      • Types of informal learning such as mentoring, professional groups, stretch assignments, networking, and online learning resources.
    • Key findings:
      • Average number of informal learning opportunities offered by organizations is 5.
      • At 33 percent of organizations, informal learning makes up more than half of the total learning.
      • 35 percent of organizations measured the effectiveness of informal learning.
      • 51 percent of respondents believed use of informal learning will increase in the next two years.

 

 

  • Demo: leadership development made simple: quickly create world-class programs

    • By BookClub

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Monday, August 26, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • How to quickly design and implement world-class leadership programs using BookClub’s intuitive platform.
      • Practical insights from live demonstrations, where we’ll build a leadership program in real-time.
      • Exclusive access to BookClub’s platform and special offers to start transforming your team’s development immediately.

 

 

 

  • 10 game changing ways to grow your sales now

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Dr. Cindy McGovern, CEO, Orange Leaf Consulting
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Revamping outreach messages.
      • Embracing advanced tech in sales.
      • Mastering the art of networking.
      • Using storytelling and sales psychology to transform prospects into loyal customers.

 

  • How do you show up? emotional intelligence and personality for effective leadership

    • By I Am Branching Out, Inc.

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    • Key topics:
      • Using the Pearman Personality Integrator and Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) in practical ways through case studies to build a business case in the workplace.
      • Building a business case to introduce and use emotional intelligence and the Pearman in the workplace to get results.
      • Using both tools in coaching, leadership development, and individual development plans (IDPs).
      • Strategies to use emotional intelligence and the Pearman immediately in both work and personal life.
      • Leadership characteristics necessary for the most successful leaders using emotional intelligence and personality type.

 

  • [Leader Talk] how to create captivating content

    • By Training Industry, Inc.

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    • Time: 11:00 AM ET
    • Key topics:
      • Creating immersive experiences that resonate with your audience.
      • Strategies such as microlearning, gamification, and diverse modalities.
      • Tools to create content that leaves a lasting impact.

 

  • Supercharge learning with augmented reality!

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Craft interactive marketing with AR-enhanced brochures and product demos.
      • Transform events with AR activities like interactive quizzes and virtual simulations.
      • Create unforgettable learning experiences using hands-on, interactive AR activities.

 

  • L&D Project Management – Online (240828LDPMV)

    • By Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)

    • Modality: Paid Course
    • When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 – Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM AEST
    • Cost: $850.00
    • Key topics:
      • Using and applying the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology.
      • Understanding the phases of a learning & development project lifecycle.
      • Applying techniques to accurately define project scope, develop plans, and control measures.
      • Estimating task duration, sequencing, and scheduling deliverables to track progress.
      • Identifying human resource management issues common in L&D projects.
      • Undertaking risk analysis and managing the change control process.
      • Integrating project management functions for successful project delivery.

 

  • Increase training reinforcement with leadership partnerships

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speaker: Tim Hagen, Chief Coaching Officer, Progress Coaching
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 29, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • How to have a leadership conversation that leads to a partnership.
      • What leaders really want from training but don’t know how to ask.
      • Crafting the leadership partnership using a framework for easy training reinforcement.
      • Building training reinforcement materials that facilitate leader partnerships.

 

  • Using Articulate Storyline 360 to create interactive learning lessons

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Speakers: Ron Price, Chief Learning Officer, Yukon Learning and Tom Kuhlmann, Chief Learning Architect, Articulate
    • Modality: Free Webinar
    • When: Thursday, August 29, 2024
    • Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Key topics:
      • Examples and demonstrations of building interactive learning lessons with Storyline.
      • How Slides, States, Layers, and Triggers work together to build exercises.
      • Using Variables and Conditions for more advanced solutions.
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