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Learn from expert presenters through live, interactive professional development. Explore practical ideas and high-impact topics, with webinars available free to COABE members.

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U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination

Credentials for the Innovation & Gig Economy

The COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute for Adult Educators & Service Providers is aligned with the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination, equipping adult educators and service providers with the content knowledge, instructional strategies, curriculum, and resources they need to successfully prepare adult learners to pass the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination.

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BehindEveryEmployer.org

Behind Every Employer

These employers with their partners are challenging the status quo of education and training and delivering scalable solutions. Discussions cross the intersections of adult education, digital resiliency, training innovations, immigration law, and other topics.