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Associations ThriveCelebrating successful associations and their leaders Author: Joanna Pineda
This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways theyre increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joannas personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space. We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story in how theyre serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Guests include top trade association, professional society, and non profit executives. Were here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together. Language: en Genres: Business, Management, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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196. Randy Bowman, CEO of IACET, on Quality Continuing Education, Microlearning, and Responsible AI
Episode 196
Thursday, 24 September, 2026
How do learners know that the continuing education they receive is accurate and high quality? As AI and new technologies transform learning, how can associations ensure their education remains valuable and trusted?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Randy Bowman, CEO of International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Randy discusses:How the organization’s roots go back more than 50 years to the creation of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU).How accreditation creates standards so learners and employers can trust the quality of continuing education.How the organization grew from about 385 accredited providers 10 years ago to approximately 650 today, while increasing retention to 93%.The growth of microlearning, including two- to three-minute lessons that learners can access when they need information immediately.How virtual and augmented reality are creating safer, more realistic training opportunities in dangerous professions.The shift toward competency-based education, where employers care increasingly about demonstrated skills rather than time spent in training.A new distinction for accredited providers designed to demonstrate responsible AI use and appropriate AI governance.Why Randy says their ultimate stakeholder is the learner, and describes the organization as a “noble guardian of the learner’s interest.”References:IACET WebsiteContinuing Education Unit (CEU)
