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Upcoming events

    • 15 Oct 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virtual Event Online
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    CNG Online Event

    Navigating the Lifelong Learning Journey in Certification

    *** New Date ***

    October 15, 2025
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern Time
    Online Event: A link will be emailed upon registration.

    Sponsors:

        

       

    Description:

    Join the Certification Network Group (CNG) for an interactive virtual panel as we explore how credentialing organizations can embrace lifelong learning and implement innovative pathways for certification and support. This dynamic session will feature real-life case studies, open conversation, and actionable strategies for driving change, especially for candidates who don’t pass traditional exams.

    Panelists will share successes and lessons learned from programs that broke the mold, with a special focus on alternative learning pathways, flexible credentialing approaches, and immediate audience engagement. You will gain insights into economic and mission-driven realities facing the field, learn how organizations support diverse learner outcomes, and tackle tough questions about maintaining rigor, equity, and impact.

    Expect audience-driven questions, live polling, and opportunities for collaborative idea generation. Whether you are an experienced credentialing leader or new to professional certification, this session will offer practical examples, thought-provoking challenges, and a supportive environment for networking and learning.

    Session Objectives:

    • Understand the economic and mission-driven factors influencing lifelong learning in certification organizations.
    • Learn from a real-world case study of a successful certificate program and its revenue potential.
    • Explore strategies for supporting candidates who do not pass exams, including alternative pathways and feedback opportunities.
    • Reflect on how to balance rigor, equity, and innovation in credentialing practices.
    • Participate in interactive discussions and polls to share insights and generate actionable ideas.


    Panelists:

    Ashish Rangnekar is CEO and Co-Founder of BenchPrep, a leading enterprise digital company. BenchPrep enables professional associations to drive high margin, non-dues revenue by modernizing their learning programs through digital transformation. Under his leadership, BenchPrep has helped leading associations and credentialing bodies deliver modern digital learning products to more than 8 million learners. His passion for educational technology and innovative strategy has helped BenchPrep achieve industry awards including Inc.'s Best Workplaces Award, Training Industry Top 20™ Training Delivery Company, Training Magazine's Learning LMS Choice Award, and Talented Learning's Top 40 Learning Systems.

    Tracy Petrillo EdD, CAE is a thought leader in continuing professional education, adult learning, credentialing, certification, and leadership development. She serves as Chief Learning Officer for CASBO. Dr. Petrillo was awarded the highest national honor for staff, the ASAE Professional Performance Award and is a past Certified Association Executive (CAE) Commission Chair who speaks nationally on learning innovations and educational technologies to nonprofit, medical, corporate, and education audiences; and advises on educational strategy planning to create actionable initiatives. She earned a doctorate in educational leadership and management with a specialization in human resource development. She is a pioneer in digital badging. She designs and implements micro-credential programs that drive competency-based education and non-dues revenue. Dr. Petrillo also conducts credential value research within professional associations. 

    Jasmine Rockett is a dynamic Non-Profit Healthcare Executive with extensive experience in Learning & Certification. As the Director of the Inteleos POCUS Certification Academy, she has driven corporate growth, enhancing global visibility, and diversified revenue opportunities. Her passion for equitable access to healthcare and education and unique approach allows her to leverage business acumen and industry knowledge to maximize program potential, revitalizing underperforming initiatives, and innovating new systems. Jasmine has a BA in Information Technology and advanced certificates in leadership, DEI and much more.

Past events

09 Sep 2025 CNG D.C. In-Person Session: Panel Discussion – Evolution of the Industry Moving from Discussion to Implementation of AI
13 Aug 2025 CHICAGO IN-PERSON EVENT: Hot Topics in Credentialing
04 Jun 2025 ONLINE: SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN A CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT: Strategies for Certification Organizations
14 May 2025 CHICAGO IN-PERSON EVENT: Various Approaches to Maintenance of Certification
29 Apr 2025 ONLINE: Maintaining Accreditation Firewalls While Ensuring Seamless Delivery for Learners
19 Mar 2025 CNG D.C. In-Person Session: Using Public Awareness Campaigns to Highlight the Value of Certification
19 Feb 2025 CHICAGO IN-PERSON EVENT: How Skills and Credentials Intersect with Regulation and Policy
11 Dec 2024 CNG D.C. In-Person Session: Generative AI a Year Later
13 Nov 2024 ONLINE: Creating Value for Your Certification Program: Exploring Tangible and Intangible Benefits
11 Sep 2024 CNG D.C. In-Person Session: Panel Discussion – How Practice Tests Can Support Your Program
14 Aug 2024 CHICAGO IN-PERSON EVENT: Hear From the Experts – Lessons Learned from Common Pitfalls Encountered in Credentialing Programs
12 Jun 2024 CNG D.C. In-Person Session: Panel Discussion – Credential Value Creation
08 May 2024 CHICAGO IN-PERSON EVENT: Revenue Driving Learning Strategies
13 Mar 2024 CNG Virtual Session – Beyond the Numbers: a Psychometric Q & A
14 Feb 2024 CNG Virtual Session – New Year, More Questions
06 Dec 2023 CNG D.C. In-Person Session: Panel Discussion - Aspects of a Healthy Item Bank
15 Nov 2023 CNG Chicago Virtual Event: Let’s Continue the DE&I Conversation!
20 Sep 2023 CNG D.C. In-Person Session: Legal Analysis of AI and Beyond
16 Aug 2023 IN-PERSON EVENT: CNG Chicago Roundtable Event
21 Jun 2023 IN-PERSON EVENT: Generative AI
17 May 2023 IN-PERSON EVENT: How do credentialing organizations enhance their value to the professions they serve?
29 Mar 2023 Using a Competency Model to Ensure Minimal Competency when Recertifying Certification Holders
15 Feb 2023 The Ohio Remote Proctoring Room Scan Decision: Constitutional Issues and How Testing Bodies Can Avoid Legal Entanglements
14 Dec 2022 Holiday Roundtable Event
07 Dec 2022 Constant Vigilance (Virtual Session)
28 Sep 2022 Career Paths to Credentialing (IN-PERSON OR ONLINE)
31 Aug 2022 Credential As You Go Initiative
13 Jul 2022 How being intentional with your SME program affects your exam
25 May 2022 Multi–modal Test Delivery – Considerations and Implementation
14 Apr 2022 Blending the Principles of Credentialing with Real-World Applications: How Does It Work?
30 Mar 2022 The Importance of Governance Boards and Selecting Public Members
09 Feb 2022 Should your association develop a microcredential? Questions to answer and a case study
01 Dec 2021 CNG Virtual Event - Credentialing and Accessibility: Exploring Ways to Incorporate Accessibility into Your Credentialing Programs
27 Oct 2021 CNG Virtual Event: Ways to Approach and Develop Your Organization’s Value Proposition
22 Sep 2021 September 22, 2021 CNG Virtual Meeting
29 Jun 2021 June 29, 2021 CNG Virtual Meeting
05 May 2021 May 5th, 2021 Chicago CNG Virtual Meeting
25 Mar 2021 Welcoming Environments® In The Association World: A Data Driven Assessment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
21 Jan 2021 Getting the Most Mileage Out of Your Social Media Content
15 Dec 2020 Building Championship Caliber Board Teams
07 Oct 2020 How Credentials Can Close the COVID Divide
31 Jul 2020 Managing a Crisis—Lessons Learned from COVID-19
17 Jun 2020 Managing During Disruption: How Certification Organizations are Retaining and Growing Business
26 Feb 2020 Planning and Facilitating Your Credential Program Meetings
19 Feb 2020 The Future of Work - (Event is not affiliated with CNG.)
04 Dec 2019 New and Small Certification Programs
13 Nov 2019 Chicago Quarterly Meeting: Maintenance of Credentials
11 Sep 2019 CNG September Washington, D.C. Event: Maintenance of Certification Panel Discussion
07 Aug 2019 Micro Credentialing: The whats, the hows and the future
12 Jun 2019 CNG June Washington, D.C. Event
15 May 2019 Luncheon Announcement: Special Invitation for the CNG Member
15 May 2019 The Life-Cycle of Exam Items from Conception to Retirement
27 Mar 2019 CNG March D.C. Event
27 Feb 2019 Certification Network Group (CNG) Chicago Quarterly Meeting
05 Dec 2018 CNG Roundtable Event
14 Nov 2018 CNG Open Space
12 Sep 2018 How the Shortage in Qualified Workers is Impacting Credentialing
08 Aug 2018 Mini-Learning Sessions on Credentialing Program Security
20 Jun 2018 CNG D.C. Event: A Robust Update on Legal Topics Concerning Certification Programs
16 May 2018 Opportunity in Adversity: How Challenges in Healthcare Certification Fuel Innovation
21 Mar 2018 How the Shortage in Qualified Workers is Impacting Credentialing
28 Feb 2018 Contextual Assessment: Games as evidence of competency

Thank you to these organizations for providing meeting space for both DC and Chicago events:
American Planning Association, ASIS International, Association Forum, Institute for Credentialing Excellence, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB),
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw, The Optical Society, and the National Association of Corporate Directors.

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