Training Management Software for Associations
The professional development of your members is central to your association’s mission. Arlo’s training management platform automates and optimizes all your manual training processes, so you can spend more time delivering great training.
Create, schedule & display courses effortlessly
Create new training courses, and publish to your website at the click of a button. Course templates pre-fill key information for quick scheduling of repeat courses that re-run on multiple dates and locations.
Enable self-service with a branded, member portal
Create a branded customer portal that saves you time and empowers your members with self-service. Members can quickly register for courses, manage/transfer their existing course sign-ups without contacting an administrator, view upcoming and past training, manage their profile, and more.
Our registration numbers continue to increase year on year, and we would attribute much of that success to how Arlo helps us more efficiently run our training business.
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Course registrations and payments made easy
Automate the entire registration workflow with customizable forms, flexible payment options and smart invoicing. Use waitlists, discounts, and registration rules for private and public courses.
Automate your member communications and certification processes
Deliver professional and timely emails to your members throughout the entire learner journey. Use pre-set email templates, apply fonts and colors, and customize content to match your brand. Send personalized certificates upon course completion and schedule reminders before they expire.
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Reporting tools to monitor training and business performance
Use Arlo’s customizable reporting tools to track registration trends, financial performance, and course profitability. Combine reports for more granular insights.
Integrate Arlo with your website, or enjoy a new site for free
Connect Arlo to your existing association website with a simple code that can be embedded into your course pages, or opt for a free, ready-to-use website included with your account.
Keep organized with task and resource management
Streamline and automate task and resource management. Gain a complete view of upcoming courses, instructors, and venues. Schedule and monitor your rooms, instructors, equipment, and more.
Get closer to your members with an in-built CRM
Manage all of your important relationships in one place. Automatically store contacts, track course activity and outcomes, capture and nurture leads and easily access certificates, documents and more.
Market your training to your members
Run targeted email campaigns to your existing members letting them know about new courses you have available, drive leads and registrations, and track ROI with powerful marketing and sales tool integrations.
Connect Arlo to all your favorite tools
From eLearning platforms, to survey tools and payment gateways – connect Arlo to the software you already use, or find new ways of elevating your workflow with 300+ integration options for your Association to make the most of.
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Association Training Software FAQs
What types of software does an Association require to deliver training to its members?
Association Management Software (AMS): While not specifically for training, Association Management Software (also referred to as an association management system) is used for the overall management of member information, communication, and event coordination. An AMS will often integrate with a learning management system for allowing for better member engagement and smooth training management.
Training Management Software (TMS): A TMS like Arlo helps associations plan, execute, and track training programs. It includes features for scheduling training sessions and courses, managing trainers, tracking attendance, and measuring training effectiveness. Unlike a LMS, which focuses on delivering and managing online learning, TMS often handles the logistical aspects of training delivery, including in-person sessions.
Learning Management Systems (LMS): A learning management system (LMS) is a software solution which enables you to create and deliver online, or eLearning content. LMS delivers training material in multiple forms and through a variety of activities such as quizzes, video content and self-paced material. An LMS focuses on self-paced learning, and doesn’t typically cater to instructor-led or live online training.
To deliver instructor-led or live online training effectively an association should look for an LMS like Moodle that integrates with a TMS like Arlo.
Event Management Software (EMS): Event management software helps associations organize and manage events related to their training programs, such as workshops, seminars, and conferences. This type of software assists with tasks such as event registration, scheduling, and communication with attendees.
Event management can often be handled by a TMS like Arlo, or if you have a dedicated event management system, then look to see if it can integrate with a TMS and other key platforms you use within your association.
What key Arlo features help association training providers deliver great training?
Arlo’s helps association training providers spend more time delivering great training, the key features that help them do this are:
Course management features – Arlo’s course management features help associations easily create and schedule courses, automate their training admin and stay on top of all of their training operations,
Course registration tools – Arlo’s registration and payment features enable associations to create professional registration forms that support public and private courses. They’re easy to use, highly customizable and help you drive more registrations, while delivering a great customer experience to your course registrants.
Reporting & CRM features – Arlo’s reporting and in-built CRM give associations all the tools they need to see how their courses are performing, how much revenue training is bringing in, and other key business metrics and insights. Through the CRM associations can capture and manage contacts, run targeted marketing campaigns and much more.
Website integration capabilities – integrating Arlo with an existing website allows you to publish courses to your website in a few clicks, and get access to a library of bespoke web page templates built for training.
What are the benefits of offering training to your members?
Professional development – Offering training to your members supports their professional growth by providing opportunities to acquire new skills, knowledge, and certifications relevant to their field.
The continuous learning opportunities training provides helps members stay current with industry trends, advance their careers, and increase their professional value, leading to higher job satisfaction, better performance, and more value received as being part of your association.
More chances to engage members: Providing training creates additional opportunities to engage with members by offering them valuable content and interactive experiences. Regular training sessions, workshops, and webinars help create a sense of community and involvement, between your members.
Improved member retention: Offering valuable training programs can improve member retention rates. Members are more likely to remain active and renew their memberships when they see direct benefits from their involvement, such as gaining new skills and advancing their careers.
Increased organizational credibility: Providing high-quality training can help establish your association as a leading authority in your field. It demonstrates a commitment to the professional development of your members and can help improve your association’s reputation, so you can attract more members and partners.
Revenue generation: Training programs can also serve as a revenue stream for an association. Through offering paid courses, workshops, or certifications, you can generate additional income while delivering value to your members.
What is an association management platform?
An association management platform is a comprehensive software solution designed to help association professionals efficiently manage the various aspects of running an association. This includes tools for handling membership records, communications, financials, and more.
What types of training can an association deliver to members?
Instructor-led training
Associations often offer training programs led by an instructor. This is because most associations that provide training specifically offer professional development programs that require the expertise of an instructor to facilitate the sessions.
Blended learning
Blended learning can refer to any training program that includes both instructor-led sessions and eLearning. For example, a construction association may offer programs to its members that require on-the-job practical training facilitated by an instructor, along with eLearning sessions that members can complete at their own pace.
Live online training
Live online training involves real-time instruction delivered through virtual platforms. This format allows participants to engage with the instructor and fellow learners from any location, providing the benefits of instructor-led training without the need for physical presence. For instance, an association might conduct a live online workshop where members can interact with the instructor and ask questions during the session.
eLearning
eLearning refers to training delivered entirely through digital platforms, allowing learners to complete courses at their own pace and on their own schedule. This format typically includes interactive modules, videos, assessments, and elements that help with social learning.
For example, an association might offer a series of online courses that members can access anytime, enabling them to learn at their convenience and revisit material as needed.
What other types of businesses use training management software?
Businesses across many different sectors can use training management software to improve the efficiency and quality of the training they deliver. This includes:
- Health & safety training providers: Improving compliance and ensuring that safety protocols are consistently updated and communicated, and courses are easily delivered.
- IT and software training providers: Smoothing out course delivery and tracking learner progress on technical skills and software use.
- Corporate training providers: Facilitating employee development, onboarding, and skills improvement within organizations.
- Leadership training providers: Managing programs that develop leadership skills and track participant progress and outcomes.
- Non-profits and charities: Organizing and managing training for staff, front line workers and volunteers, ensuring effective delivery of mission-driven programs and services.
- Educational institutions: Simplifying course management, student enrollment, and tracking academic progress for both students and faculty, as well as helping to foster ongoing training opportunities.
Other member-based organizations: Managing development and training programs for members, including scheduling, tracking participation, reporting on progress, and assisting with membership management, and an orgs membership database.
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