Professional Development Articles

Lawmakers have approved a proposal that would require lobbyists to participate in annual anti-sexual harassment training in order to be licensed to lobby in the state Capital of Utah. On Tuesday the Utah House approved this proposal with a 58-11 vote, causing it to move on to the state senate for review.

If you have been wondering which project management certification is right for you, check out this infographic to discover the requirements to earn and maintain each of these certifications, the average salaries, pros and cons, and more.

Read more about how social media is shaping the future of learning and development in this week's Professional Development News.

On Tuesday the Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on a bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Andy Sanborn, of Bedford, who said the roughly $4 million the state spends on adult workforce training programs should be reserved for people who can legally work in the United States.

The National Science Board issued a companion policy statement saying that, “Our Nation’s Future Competitiveness Relies on Building a Stem-capable U.S. Workforce.” The NSB offered some ideas to help build the U.S. workforce of the future.

Educational institutions, federal governments and local governments are joining together to create nursing apprenticeships so that students can earn money and gain real experience while continuing to go to school.

The Walmart located in Leicester Massachusetts has taken major steps in using virtual-reality to train their employees.

One of the most commonly used buzzwords in the training industry, “microlearning”, has officially been trademarked by the education technology company Grovo – granted by the U.S Patent and Trademark Office.

Many training organizations are starting to notice the benefits of utilizing Virtual Reality Systems for their services. Find out what this means for professional development.

The mission of Corporate Learning Week is to provide the strategies to increase effectiveness, create a more productive workforce and faster organizational growth. 

Mandatory training, required by states, means that principles, teachers and other school leaders will find an increase in opportunities to develop their leadership skills, perform their job better and advance in their career.

There are a lot of assumptions about professional training. But how many are grounded in fact? We've identified and debunked some of the more common myths in this infographic.