What if professional development wasn't just a course you completed, but a community you belonged to?

In this episode, Vanessa Alzate, CEO of Kirkpatrick Partners, officially launches the Kirkpatrick Community Collective, a groundbreaking shift from traditional certifications to an integrated membership model that redefines how learning and evaluation thrive in organizations.

Vanessa is joined by team members Amy, Jordan, and Tiffany, who discuss the "why" behind this transformation: learning that's continuous, collaborative, and driven by real-world application. Together, they explore what today's L&D professionals truly need: connection, accountability, and the ability to practice.

Key Takeaways:

• Why certification alone no longer drives lasting organizational change.

• How the Kirkpatrick Community Collective creates enterprise-level impact.

• Exclusive member benefits: all certification levels, toolkits, coaching, and AI access.

• A first look at KirkpatrickAI and kaddie, an AI-powered instructional design agent.

• The future of learning: from isolated training to connected transformation.

In a post-pandemic world where community is more important than ever, this episode marks a bold step toward redefining what it means to learn, apply, and grow—together.

🎧 Tune in now and explore the Kirkpatrick Community Collective at https://www.kirkpatrickcollective.com/

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