'Tis the Season to Bookmark These 24 Content Hits from 2024

If you’re anything like Kevin (and me), you’re shocked 2024 is almost wrapped.?

After all, I assume your calendar looks a little something like this today ?

Given that tight schedule, I'm going to get right to it with a rapid-fire greatest hits list from 2024. I've got CE playbook examples you’ll want to steal, webinar recordings you might’ve missed, updates from our community…the list goes on (clearly, as it’s 24 bullets long!)

I also won’t blame you if you want to bookmark it and come back in January—’tis the season for ‘circling back.’

Time to hit play ?

And in case you want some real hits to listen to as you scroll, let me be the first to tell you we are on the 90th volume of NOW That’s What I Call Music! If you’re shaking your head in disbelief like me, you’re in good company. Happy listening!?

?? The Greatest Hits

A round-up of our most-watched, most-read, and most-loved content from 2024.

?? 3-Part Marketing for CE Crash Course

Want to grow your Academy’s audience or get buy-in for your program? The crossover between marketing skills and CE skills couldn't be overlooked—so, naturally, we put it into a summer series.

Shoutout to AuditBoard ( Elyce Ladany & Robyn Smerek (Kim) ) , Reltio ( Matt R. ) , LinkedIn ( Jill Glynn ), and FloQast for adding their point-of-view alongside Skilljar’s very own marketing team— Ali B. , Nicole Penland , and...me (yes, the one typing this very newsletter!)?

?? 2024 CE Playbook (new one coming soon ??)

We helped CE leaders plan, scale, and optimize their programs in 2024, with this playbook as your go-to resource. Covering all the ‘ions’ of CE like certifications, monetization, and automation.

And yes, don't worry, a fresh edition is coming for 2025!

?? LearnExperts’ Tips & Tricks for AI

We know you need to scale content efficiently and tackle Academy bottlenecks, so this webinar is packed with no-fluff strategies from experts like Sarah Sedgman who know how AI really works & our own pro Haley Moreno who knows just how to apply it to your LMS workflow.

?? Blair from Clever’s Sprint Model & NPS Boost

Big wins often take small, strategic changes, so check out Blair Mishleau 's blog and webinar for a must-borrow playbook. Plus, as always, he offers the inspiration teams need to balance strategy with execution.?

Bonus: I happen to know he works at a Christmas market each year, so we know he'll be bringing lots of cheer to his 2% Better series this season. Can't wait to hear all the stories in 2025.

?? MasterControl’s LMS Switch

Thinking of making an LMS switch? Localizing content? Need more buy-in? See how MasterControl did it (their story was a favorite to tell— Katherine Crites, EdD ! )

?? Personio Voyager 's Approach to AI for Course Drafting

Want to try AI without getting overwhelmed? Roberto Aiello walks you through how they’re saving time with SMEs by using a blend of easy-to-access AI tools. He helps us all strip away the complication and focus on the content—giving him more time to be strategic (and author blogs on our own site for you to learn from!)

Talk about a win-win.

?? Academy Spotlight Series (11 Academies IRL!)

This was certainly the star of 2024—we held a 2-part series (#1 and #2) with live walk-throughs of some top CE Academies from all stages of growth and industries. If you’re looking for ideas for your next big or little (re)launch, this series is a must-watch.?

Amazing to cover a breadth of Skilljar and non-Skilljar customers like... Vanta , Clay , Miro , Apollo.io , Totango , Shopify , Sequel.io , Personio Voyager , Pendo.io , Canva , & Zapier !

The cherry on top? Our hosts like Evan Hall , Tiffany T. , Jared Clemons , Haley Moreno , & Sonia Moaiery who brought their own experience to the CE table.

?? AuditBoard’s Academy Launch Playbook

Not sure how to relaunch your Academy AND build a promotion strategy? Elyce Ladany & Robyn Smerek (Kim) 's journey and results will leave you inspired. Having them co-author their playbook means it's double-packed with insights.

?? Low-Resource, High-Reward CX?

Trying to align training goals with customer success goals? We knew it. Our guide gives you real ways to lighten the load for your CX team with self-serve training. As we know, the future for CE is embedded naturally within CX, so there's no better time to start.?

?? Product Education Blueprint

Dipping your toes into product training beyond the traditional scope (aka in-person only or scattered documents everywhere)? For manufacturing teams, this is a must to stay competitive.?Our blueprint helps training leaders jump one step ahead.

?? Fresh CE Voices

A little cheer and content from those in our community—eager to share their wisdom with us all.

?? New CE Slack Org Leadership

Want to join an awesome community (if you’re not there already)? We always recommend the CE Slack Org. Plus, congrats Vicky Kennedy for becoming the new lead of our beloved CE Slack Community—cheers to what’s next, we have a feeling there are big things in store next year! Speaking of which...

Want to give input on what the CE community can bring in 2025? Join this kickoff call on January 15th at 12:00 ET focused on what we all want to see in the months to come—casual, no-pressure, and just a chance to chat!

?? Joe Ryan 's Weekly CE Round-up

If you’re looking for weekly updates on all things CE—look no further than my fellow newsletter comrade, Joe Ryan! I’m always in awe at how much he puts out into the community, and I know we all look forward to that dose of intel each week.?

?? CEdMA Sessions in Austin

Don’t miss hearing from Skilljar customers at this year’s empowerED25 conference—and get in on the CE conversations. Even better, we can't wait to see you there!

?? Tiffany T. 's Tips—The Inspo We All Need

If you ever need a dose of inspiration—within CE and for general education (or life!)—you can’t miss her videos.?She brings the energy and point of view we could all use throughout our work week.

? Quick-Hit Learnings

Bite-size content you can watch/read while you snack, of course.

?? 3 Micro-Lessons on all the 'ions' of education

Want to quickly brush up on certifications, monetization, or integrations? These lessons are short and sweet.

?? StackAdapt Hit a 587% Increase in Certifications

From introducing micro-content to doubling down on a targeted distribution strategy, Matthew Evered was able to take his program to the next level.?

?? Content Management Made Easy

Like anyone would, do you want to simplify your LMS workflows and save time managing Academy content? You're in luck. This quick video from Spencer Schumacher breaks down the essentials.

?? Skilljar Solo Albums

A few decorations we've added to make your experience a bit brighter.

?? A New(ish) Skilljar Brand

If you noticed a fresh look from us this year, we did something right! We released a revamped site that everything you need in one place, with a bit more focus on people, product, and personality.

Some highlights? A form-free product tour to get your hands on how Skilljar works and an Academy Inspiration page to flip through Academies to copy.?

Shoutout to a passionate product marketing leader Sonia Moaiery for making sure everyone has access to our product's capabilities.

?? This Newsletter!

Congrats, you’re already here! Since launching earlier this year, it's been a highlight to talk directly TO you in this format. As always, reach out with anything you'd like to see added in 2025...I've got some fun things in store!

?? Talented Learning’s Top 10 LMS for Customer & Partners

In the world of education, you know we're fans of sharing a well-earned badge on LinkedIn. With this this award, we've added a little extra shine to our collection, thanks to John Leh & team.

?? For Our LMS Feature Fans

A look at what we've built so that you can get your job done a littler easier.

?? Syndication = More Learners

Want to extend your reach and attract more learners with less effort? Thought so. Content Syndication can help you get there, just ask customers like Healthcare Homebase.

?? Accessibility Can’t Miss Your List

After all the work you put into building content and learning experiences, you can't forget to make it inclusive to engage ALL learners. So, we put together best practices to help you meet those standards (after all, we have a WCAG 2.2 AA credential). Don’t know what that acronym means? We’ve got you covered in our blog.?

?? External Management = More Access

Ever wish you could let external users assign training? We’ve released capabilities that give broader access to managers and the like.?Talk about a chance to get more learners to your Academy.

?? Power Learning Paths, Automatically?

Tired of manual processes? Aren't we all. Bring lightning-fast automation to your learning paths with Path Actions—streamline communication, boost engagement, and manage groups effortlessly. Boom!

NOW, that's a wrap!

?? And before you go, there’s one thing you won’t want to forget going into January…

Spoiler: It’s not Kevin from Home Alone, but the fearless CE leader Kevin Dunn, PMP? at Airtable .?

We’re hosting a live session on January 16th to take a look behind his 75-day Academy Launch. And don't worry, unlike the flight attendants from Home Alone, we double checked to make sure everyone has the right ticket to join—can’t wait to see you there!

???? ‘Til 2025's Skillet,?

Caroline Van Dyke —Head of Content @ Skilljar ?