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From Learning to Earning: Monetizing Your Education Efforts

Join us for this live discussion where two former education execs will share their experiences running paid, free, and blended learning.

October 11, 2023 11:00 PM
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Interested in monetizing your education programs? There are a variety of ways you can monetize learning—from subscription-based eLearning to paid training and beyond.
While monetized learning can be a great way to turn education into a revenue driver, it's not the right approach for everyone.
Join us for this live discussion where two former education execs will share their experiences running paid, free, and blended learning. 

We’ll talk about:

  • Different ways to monetize education
  • How to know if paid education programs are right for your business
  • The differences between free and free education
  • How to price and package your paid education offerings
  • How to report on paid learning and prove ROI
  • Who’s doing a great job with paid education that you can look to for inspiration

Interested in monetizing your education programs? There are a variety of ways you can monetize learning—from subscription-based eLearning to paid training and beyond.
While monetized learning can be a great way to turn education into a revenue driver, it's not the right approach for everyone.
Join us for this live discussion where two former education execs will share their experiences running paid, free, and blended learning. 

We’ll talk about:

  • Different ways to monetize education
  • How to know if paid education programs are right for your business
  • The differences between free and free education
  • How to price and package your paid education offerings
  • How to report on paid learning and prove ROI
  • Who’s doing a great job with paid education that you can look to for inspiration
From Learning to Earning: Monetizing Your Education Efforts
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Shannon Howard Speaker Headshot
Shannon Howard
Director of Content & Customer Marketing
at
Intellum
Mindy Barenblat Speaker Headshot
Mindy Barenblat
former VP of Education Services
at
Blackbaud
Andrew Green Speaker Headshot
Andrew Green
Former Sr. Director of Customer Education
at
LogicMonitor

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Interested in monetizing your education programs? There are a variety of ways you can monetize learning—from subscription-based eLearning to paid training and beyond.
While monetized learning can be a great way to turn education into a revenue driver, it's not the right approach for everyone.
Join us for this live discussion where two former education execs will share their experiences running paid, free, and blended learning. 

We’ll talk about:

  • Different ways to monetize education
  • How to know if paid education programs are right for your business
  • The differences between free and free education
  • How to price and package your paid education offerings
  • How to report on paid learning and prove ROI
  • Who’s doing a great job with paid education that you can look to for inspiration
From Learning to Earning: Monetizing Your Education Efforts
is a session within the
View Summit
From Learning to Earning: Monetizing Your Education Efforts
is an episode of
_Underscore
Explore
_Underscore

Speakers

Shannon Howard Speaker Headshot
Shannon Howard
Director of Content & Customer Marketing
at
Intellum
Mindy Barenblat Speaker Headshot
Mindy Barenblat
former VP of Education Services
at
Blackbaud
Andrew Green Speaker Headshot
Andrew Green
Former Sr. Director of Customer Education
at
LogicMonitor

Webinar Recap & Notes

The recent webinar titled "Underscore" hosted by Shannon Howard, Director of Customer and Content Marketing, focused on transforming educational programs into profitable business entities. Throughout the session, Howard emphasized the ongoing interest in pivoting from a cost center to a profit center. The guest experts, Mindy Baron Blott, a former VP at Blackbaud, and Andy Green, a director at LogicMonitor, shared extensive insights on managing and monetizing educational programs from their years of experience.

The webinar included a dynamic Q&A session, inviting participants to engage actively with the experts. During the discussion, Mindy and Andy answered FAQs about transitioning from free to paid educational offerings. They provided strategic advice and practical implications about scaling programs efficiently. As Mindy noted, "So if nothing exists right now, thinking through what pieces do I want to have free," indicating the importance of delineating between free and premium content【4:0†source】.

A significant poll conducted during the webinar revealed that nearly half the attendees are already offering paid programs, highlighting the rising interest and investment in monetizing educational content. Both presenters stressed the importance of understanding the economics behind educational offerings and customizing monetization strategies to meet specific organizational and customer needs. As Andy quipped, "It's important that you're prepared to drive the conversation at any point in time and look for some of the settings that may be happening in the macro environment with your company to see, okay, here's some triggers"【4:0†source】.

Shannon, Mindy, and Andy agreed on the pivotal role data plays in evaluating and refining educational strategies. By collecting and analyzing such data, organizations can justify their pricing models and make informed decisions that enhance both customer satisfaction and bottom-line outcomes. Mindy emphasized, "Prove it with data. That’s the only way to fight the status quo and rearrange thinking"【4:0†source】.

Practical strategies such as leveraging learning management systems (LMS) for ecommerce, credit management, and subscription models were discussed, offering attendees actionable solutions to streamline operations and optimize revenue. As Mindy mentioned, "Your job is to present the most compelling information possible, but they may accept the risk" when discussing organizational decisions to offer free services【4:0†source】.

The session concluded with a prompt for feedback on the effectiveness of the webinar, underscoring the community-driven nature of the sessions. Participants were encouraged to share their thoughts and suggest future topics, ensuring that future webinars continue to be relevant and responsive to industry needs. This continuous loop of feedback and adaptation exemplifies the ongoing journey to refine education-led growth strategies.

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