Educational Program Development

The business and professional environment has become increasingly competitive and the burden of delivering specialized education more and more often falls to industry associations and professional societies. Association educational events, once conducted solely through conference and seminars, now use the internet and other vehicles to deliver programs when they are most convenient for members.

Bostrom understands the importance of education as a key member benefit - that it is essential to the recruitment and retention of members. Bostrom is committed to, and has the knowledge to work with, an organization's leadership in designing and carrying out meaningful education offerings.

Bostrom's highly skilled personnel provide cutting-edge educational programs around the world. The events range from e-learning programs to small, highly focused workshops and seminars to a conference attracting thousands. They may require a white board and a PowerPoint or an extravaganza featuring the latest multi-media pyrotechnics, multiple workshops and exhibits.

At Bostrom, we understand the importance of assuring that educational offerings are accessible and affordable for all members. Current technology offers a wide variety of formats for delivery of education programs. Our experience includes delivery of distance learning and self-study programs through a combination of text, audio and video offerings, CD-ROM and online technology offering interactive education programs with audio, video, quizzes, extensive terminology glossaries and pre and post examinations.

Online interactive classrooms offer participants an opportunity to learn and interact with industry, professional, or academic experts anywhere in the world.

Video conferencing can expand the number of locations at which members can participate in education programs. Small seminar format programs can be packaged for delivery through chapter structures. These formats are conducive to expanding the range of program offerings to serve members who may require a broader range or level of education.

With strong educational programs that support professional growth or industry success, potential members will have valid reasons to join an association and members will find it difficult to leave.