2018 Member Education and Career Development Report

Is your organization meeting the needs of your members and learners?

We surveyed over 1,000 association members to examine the intersection of professional development and career advancement from the perspective of who it matters to most: members.

Members join professional membership organizations to connect with like-minded individuals, drive personal and professional career growth and to continue learning. With this in mind, are organizations doing enough to meet the needs of their members?

In this study, you’ll learn:

• Ways to accommodate the online learning and career advancement support members desire
• What types of learning and continuing education experiences members are really looking for
• How organizations can provide assistance in cultivating career opportunities and advancement for members

More than 1,000 members of professional membership organizations throughout the United States participated in this survey. These results are crucial toward understanding the connection between professional development and continuing education opportunities.