Professional certification and authorization training for installing dealers is offered across 13 states
DENVER, February 26, 2024 (Newswire.com)
– Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG), the leading nationwide distributor of access control and security products, is thrilled to announce its latest collaboration with HySecurity to offer exclusive Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Pro Authorization Training events for installing dealers across the United States.
The two-day authorization training program is designed to equip installing dealers with the essential knowledge and certification authorization required to offer HySecurity’s comprehensive line of crash offerings to their customers. This includes the Strongarm M30, StrongArm M50, StrongSlide M30, StrongSlide M50, WedgeSmart DC and HydraWedge SM50.
“This certification is not only a prerequisite for purchasing and installing these products but provides unique opportunities for businesses and installing dealers to diversify their service portfolios, delving into high-value offerings within the industrial and crash market,” said Bill Rushing, Senior Manager of Business Development at Controlled Products. “In the ever-changing landscape of access security, gaining invaluable product knowledge becomes paramount for safeguarding a broad spectrum of establishments from government facilities to small enterprises.”
The HySecurity Pro Authorization Training features a two-day curriculum, with day one focusing on SlideDriver II & StrongSlide M30/M50 Training. The SlideDriver II, set to replace the retired first generation SlideDriver on May 30th, 2024, introduces the SmartTouch 725 controller, continuing the legacy of security and reliability. Day two covers the comprehensive Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Training, culminating in the HVM Pro Authorization Certificate upon the successful completion of both days.
To accommodate professionals nationwide, CPSG is hosting these HySecurity Training events across the country. Registration will open 60 days prior to each event. Attendees will not only earn ACI and IDEA CEUs but will also receive CPSG product vouchers applicable towards the purchase of HySecurity operators. Space is limited and interested individuals or businesses are encouraged to visit https://www.controlledproducts.com/about/events for upcoming events and to secure their spot.
Philadelphia, PA: March 13-14. Registration now open.
Charlotte, NC: May 1-2. Registration opens March 2.
Orlando, FL: May 8-9. Registration opens March 9.
Tempe, AZ: May 21-22. Registration opens March 22.
Houston, TX: June 5-6. Registration opens April 5.
Denver, CO: June 12-13. Registration opens April 12.
Portland, OR: June 26-27. Registration opens April 26.
Indianapolis, IN: July 10-11. Registration opens May 10.
Nashville, TN: July 24-25. Registration opens May 24.
Atlanta, GA: July 31-August 1. Registration opens May 31.
Dallas-Ft Worth, TX: August 21-22. Registration opens June 21.
Kansas City, MO: August 29-30. Registration opens June 28.
Corona, CA: October 2-3. Registration opens August 2.
Las Vegas, NV: October 16-17. Registration opens August 16.
Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG) is the largest wholesale distributor of perimeter access control and safety equipment in the U.S. With 34 locations, CPSG supplies equipment to authorized dealers from coast to coast. CPSG offers the highest quality, most widely recognized brands of access control products available on the market. As a broadline distributor, CPSG provides its customers with expansive inventory and leads the industry in product knowledge and technical support. For more information on CPSG’s products and services or to find a location near you, visit controlledproducts.com.
About HySecurity
HySecurity, the gate and barrier division of Nice North America, is a worldwide recognized industry leader of automated gate and perimeter security solutions. The HySecurity brand provides high-quality, ultra-reliable industrial gate operators and crash-rated, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) vehicle barriers designed to secure and protect critical infrastructure and facilities. The Nice brand features residential and commercial gate operators, from elegant linear actuators to refined swing gate operators. For more information, visit hysecurity.com.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 23, 2023 (Newswire.com)
– CYRIN, a virtual cybersecurity training platform from Architecture Technology Corporation, now has certification available on three courses taught by world-renowned cyber expert Kevin Cardwell.
CYRIN’s Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Series takes you from beginning to advanced cyber defense techniques over the course of three, 40-hour, self-paced courses. Each course includes over a dozen interactive labs and activities.
CYRIN Certification is available for each course in this series.
Courses start with Cyber Security Skills Foundation and move to Essential Defense Tactics – a solid core program that enhances and advances your skills gained in the Foundation course. Certification finishes with Advanced Defense, where you learn advanced methods of defense that bring you closer to establishing security best practices and methodologies that can be applied in any environment.
Full courses include videos, background materials, quizzes, and multiple interactive CYRIN labs to enhance your learning experience. Courses are self-paced and taught by Kevin Cardwell. The CYRIN platform allows you to pause and come back to the course at any time within your subscription period.
WHAT DO I GET WHEN I AM CERTIFIED?
A digital badge that can be exported to Badgr for use on LinkedIn and other sites.
A printable certificate of successful completion, including the number of CPEs earned.
A badge icon you can include in your e-mail signature, resume, and social media pages.
HOW DO I EARN A CYRIN CERTIFICATION?
Complete all the prerequisites for the certification course.
Successfully complete the certification course; successful completion requires a passing score in all labs and quizzes that are part of the course.
WHY CYRIN CERTIFICATION?
CYRIN certifications validate your skills, enhance your credentials, and increase your marketability. These courses allow you to expand or refresh your cybersecurity skills or begin a new career in cybersecurity.
CYRIN provides a number of benefits
CYRIN improves upon existing cyber range systems with four central innovations:
(1) It provides a fully interactive, independent online exercise interface for each student.
(2) It’s always available and accessible from anywhere with no special software required.
(3) It’s able to monitor student progress against learning objectives within practical exercises and
(4) It’s virtual “hands-on” training, so students learn by doing. It resides in the cloud and requires no physical classroom, which saves time and money.
For more information, visit CYRIN, try a free lab, sign up for a demonstration, or call (800) 850-2170.
The Team
ATC-NY, based in Ithaca, NY, is the Cybersecurity division of Architecture Technology Corporation, and is responsible for CYRIN development. They work with numerous commercial, educational and government agencies, including the Department of Defense, who helped support the effort to develop CYRIN.
About Architecture Technology Corporation
Architecture Technology Corporation (ATCorp) is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. ATCorp specializes in advanced research and software-intensive solutions for complex problems in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Enterprise-Scale Network Computing, AI, and Machine Learning. To read more about their products and services, visit ATCorp at https://www.atcorp.com.
Before you fork out some cash for a personal trainer, read this guide!
It’ll help you spot the difference between a bad personal trainer and an AMAZING trainer.
And trust us, having the right trainer can make ALL the difference in the world.
There’s nothing worse than spending 6+ months in a gym (and thousands of dollars) with a trainer, only to step on the scale and realize that you haven’t made any progress.
It’s…
I’ve worked with good trainers and bad trainers over the past 16 years, have worked with the same online personal trainer since 2014, and we have a team of 15 personal trainers on Team Nerd Fitness.
Long story short, we know our stuff, and we’ll give it to you straight.
Whether or not you want to check out our 1-on-1 Online Training Program, this guide is going to help you with all the details.
In this guide we’ll cover the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to personal trainers – both in-person and online:
As Coach Matt explains in the video above, the first question you need to ask when hiring a personal trainer: do they match up with your goals?
And yep, that means we’re going to have to pick some goals in the first place!
So start by picking your goals and then determine if the trainer you’re paired up with is the right fit for you. Like dating, you can meet somebody who’s amazing but not right for you.
If somebody is a competitive marathon runner, they might not be a great powerlifting coach, and vice versa.
So, start with your goals for finding a personal trainer:
These goals will largely determine the type of trainer you’re looking for.
MISTAKE #1: Not making sure your trainer has expertise in the area you want to train in.
Expertise in one area does not necessarily make them a good fit in another!
After that, you’ll want to think about what you NEED from your personal trainer:
Are you looking for a powerlifting coach to show you the basics (squat, deadlift, bench) so your form is right? Just a few sessions up front and a few later down the line to confirm you’re on the right path might suffice.
Are you new to working out or looking to kick start your first 2 months of training with 2 sessions per week to keep you disciplined?
What type of person are you? Do you need more hands-on guidance throughout your workouts, or more space to take ownership and thrive on your own? Do you need somebody who will cheer you on or do you need tough love from somebody to call you on your bullshit?
Once you set proper expectations with what you want and how long you need a trainer for, then you can pick out one that hopefully will work for you.
Once you find a trainer you are considering working with, the next step should always be an in-depth conversation.
MISTAKE #2: Blindly accepting what your trainer tells you without making sure you fit together!
They SHOULD be listening to you completely and hear your full story.
They SHOULD ask about any past issues with injuries or experience with exercise. If you’re injured or have any deficiencies, they should know this so they can create a great program for you.
They SHOULD ask you about your nutrition. If they don’t ask about your nutrition, you’re going to be wasting your time.
They SHOULD practice what they preach. They don’t have to be an Olympian, but should have a healthy lifestyle.
They SHOULD tell you about their expertise and how they can help you. They should be able to share past successes of clients with you or point to their credentials and history of success.
They SHOULD set proper expectations. You won’t get ripped in a month, but they can let you know it could take many months to get in shape or build the right kind of habits.
That’s what to look for. These are the things we specifically focus on with our 1-on-1 online coaching program. We love helping people in a way that fits their lifestyle, at a pace that they feel great about, while actually having fun.
Beware the “entertainment exercise” trainers with a routine that isn’t catered to your goals.
MISTAKE #3: Thinking a workout is more effective because it’s confusing.
Many trainers just try to confuse you with needlessly complex movements, and put all their clients through roughly the same cookie-cutter plan.
Why? because they know it makes them look knowledgeable without actually needing to do something effectively:
“Now balance on this bosu ball while doing these dumbbell squat lunge curls and standing on one foot with your tongue out! Muscle confusion!
I hope you saved some energy for the row machine.”
Tough workouts are great, but remember that while it’s easy to get someone tired (“go do 100 burpees!”), it’s harder to help someone slowly improve and build momentum.
Sure, it might elevate your heart rate and tire you out, but if it’s not building towards your goals in a way that you couldn’t do at home, what are you paying for?
They might also have just obtained a basic certification and stopped their education there, relying on ‘conventional wisdom’ rather than doing the research and building the experience.
If your trainer says any of the following phrases, run for the high hills:
“Yeah you don’t want to squat too low – it’s bad for your knees.”
“Use this machine; it’s safer for you than free weights” (unless you have an injury)
“Yes, you should be using mostly your back. That’s why it’s called the back squat”
I have overheard all of these sound bites from real trainers in real gyms, and it made me weep like the Native American in the 1970s pollution ad:
Your trainer should be results-focused, not focused on scheduling you a new session and keeping you around.
I often see clients working with trainers for months and months and that client never looks any different.
The trainer is just interested in cashing another check.
Remember,your personal trainer works for YOU: Don’t let them build a program that doesn’t actually fit your needs!.
Do they adjust your workout to take care of any pre-existing injuries you may have, or do they just give you a cookie cutter workout?
Are they encouraging or helping you succeed in the way you want to be encouraged, or are they scrolling through Instagram models on their phones while you’re doing your sets?
Are they putting in the time so they can see you get results, or are they putting in the time so they can check the box and collect your money?
You’re paying money for this person’s expertise and attention – it’s not too much to ask to find somebody who takes those things seriously.
T-Nation provides a rundown of the pros and cons from a trainer’s perspective that we feel is also useful insight from a client’s perspective. Be sure to check them out if you want to learn more about what’s behind your trainer’s certification.
CrossFit certifications are completed in a single weekend. While a CrossFit certification does not make a trainer bad (there are plenty of excellent CrossFit coaches out there!), it does not guarantee excellence either.
A certification from NPTI – the National Personal Training Institute – is a credential gained from going to a school for personal training (rather than attending a single class or taking a test).
While no certification can fully promise excellence, we believe trainers with NPTI certifications are worth your consideration.
CAVEAT TO ALL OF THIS: Plenty of trainers who have NO certification are incredible, and plenty of other trainers have the most elite certifications and are terrible trainers.
MISTAKE #4: Blindly accepting a trainer’s credentials or discounting a trainer without certain credentials.
Certifications can be a starting point, but they shouldn’t be the determining factor.
One of the most important things to look for in your trainer isn’t a credential or certification at all, but real experience and an enthusiasm for helping you reach your goals.
For example:
Looking to powerlift or get into Olympic lifting? Look for someone who has successfully competed in their fields, or someone who actually coaches athletes who do compete!
Need to lose a lot of weight? Ask a trainer to share with you success stories from people who are like you.
In our view, finding a trainer with proven experience and a track record of performing or coaching (or both) in the area of your goals is the most valuable step you can take to ensure quality.
The credential is only a starting point.
Trainers aren’t cheap, but the benefits can be priceless.
Remember, you aren’t paying simply for their time with you. You’re paying for the years and years they’ve spent learning, training, and coaching.
It’s the years behind the certification that makes their time so valuable, so expect the cost of a trainer to be significantly more than the cost of a basic membership at your gym.
The cost of a personal trainer can vary dramatically depending on:
Where you live (in an expensive city, small town, etc.).
The quantity and duration of your training sessions.
What kind of training you are looking for.
But you want specifics.
The average North American trainer charges $55 for an hour session.[1]
That’s an “average” so let’s break it down a little.
Here are the prices for working with a trainer in various capacities at my generic commercial gym in the NYC area (definitely on the more expensive end):
4 sessions per month: $95 per session = $380/month
8 sessions per month: $85 per session = $680/month
12 sessions per month: $79 per session = $948/month
Is this pricing more or less than you expected?
Here is how much a personal trainer costs at:
Global Gyms: Most big box gyms offer personal training:
LA Fitness: you can expect to pay about $60 per session.
24-Hour Fitness: it’ll be about $80 per session.
Anytime Fitness: as little as $35 a session.
Luxury Gyms: If you go to a more upscale gym like Equinox, expect to pay “luxury” prices of $110+ an hour.
In-Home Personal Training. If you don’t want to head to the gym, you can actually have a personal trainer come to your home. The cost on this could be all over the place, but a rough average would be about $65 for an hour session.
Different trainers will have different qualifications and expertise, leading to vastly different training experiences.
This can be really important.
MISTAKE #5: Thinking “more expensive” automatically means “better results.”
Cost is not the right metric. VALUE is the right metric!
Depending on your goals and the results you’re after:
$30 per session might be overpaying for a crap trainer who gives you a generic workout and doesn’t care about you.
$100 per session might be a STEAL if it’s an amazing trainer that gets to know your life and your personality, motivates you in the way you need to be motivated, and helps you get past a plateau when you stall.
That’s why remembering your “get in shape” goals is critical when buying a personal trainer.
If you’re looking to do 5 sessions to improve your powerlifting technique, that’s different than hiring a trainer to be with you in person 3x a week to get you to the gym.
HOW TO THINK ABOUT HIRING A TRAINER:
You’re not just paying for an hour of somebody’s time.
You’re paying for their years of experience, schooling, training, and expertise.
You’re paying to outsource ALL of your fitness questions to somebody who knows what they’re doing.
Somebody who gives you the confidence you’re training correctly.
So instead of “I am paying this trainer for 1 hour, this is too expensive,” what you’re really paying for is confidence, momentum, and (hopefully) results.
As somebody who has worked with an online trainer since 2014, I would pay any amount of money to my coach (just don’t tell him that) because I love getting results after years of struggle.
Our pricing comes in at a less-expensive price than 4 sessions per month with a trainer.
In addition to building you a workout program for the month, we also help you with your nutrition, mindset, and goals, and answer all the questions you have.
#1) Freedom to fit your schedule. With an online personal coach, you can train when and where you want to fit your schedule – your coach builds the workout program for you ahead of time, so you can fit it in at your convenience.
Compare this to a traditional coach, and you’re at the mercy of their busy schedule. If they only have time Friday morning at 8am, and you’re not a morning person, conflict ensues.
#2) Persistent worldwide accountability. I’m borrowing this phrase from a NF Coaching Client, Jeff (his success story is great). No matter where in the globe you are, your online trainer comes with you.
Which means the accountability never stops. If you travel for work, your coach can plan for that and build you a special travel routine. Getting relocated for work? No problem – your coach will still be there.
#3) Nutritional guidance. With most traditional personal trainers, you engage with them only during your scheduled visits: they help you work out and that’s about it.
With an online personal trainer, you’re connected whenever you have access to the internet. And I would imagine that MOST online coaching programs, work with you on the most important part of the equation: eating healthier!
AKA everything that happens in the 23 hours outside of the gym.
#4) More cost-effective. Most in-person personal trainers are expensive, especially if you work out with them two or three times a week.
That’s because if your trainer is working with you, they can’t work with anybody else at the same time.
When you work with an online coach, because you aren’t training with them 1-on-1 in the gym, they can provide more cost-effective guidance.
When you factor in their availability via chat and their help on habits and your nutrition, you’re looking at a life-changing experience if you find a coach that fits your personality.
When comparing online coaches versus regular coaches, I’m going to share the cons as if you have the option between a GREAT online coach and a GREAT in-person coach.
Neither of those is guaranteed.
Here are the cons of an online coach when compared against a real-life equivalent:
#1) Your coach can’t do the work for you. There’s nothing stopping you from skipping a workout and lying to your online coach that you did it. Nobody wins in this scenario, but I can totally see it happening.
So yeah, an online coach can’t pick up the weight for you, and they can’t yell at you to put down the donut. You have to do the work!
#2) No real-time feedback and instant form check. If you’re learning how to powerlift, or you’re going for a particular heavy lift, having a coach right there is HUGE.
They can tell you to move your squat slightly wider. They can guide you through the movement and consistently remind you – even when tired – to keep great form.
Although we do form-check videos, where we have coaches and clients send clips back and forth to each other, it’s not the same as having somebody critique you in real-time.
If you’re looking to nail a particularly challenging lift, or learn a dangerous gymnastics move, working with a trained professional in person is invaluable.
#3) The value of sunk cost. If you pay for a month of online coaching, there’s nothing inherently motivating you to go to the gym when it’s cold and you’re tired – your coach can’t yell at you, and you’re not letting anybody down in the moment when you don’t make it.
Compare this to working with a real coach in person.
You paid $100 for a session, and if you don’t show up, that money is *POOF* gone. So you tell yourself, “I already paid for this, and my coach is gonna be mad, I should probably go.”
And then you go. And you’re so glad that you did.
Although your online coach can notice that you haven’t signed in on your app, and they can ask what’s going on, this is after the fact compared to an in-person coach getting stood up.
I wouldn’t say one format is clearly better than or superior to another. It really depends on what you’re after and the circumstances of your situation.
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: I’ve been working with an online trainer since 2014, and it’s truly been life-changing for me.
I had some goals that had evaded me despite a DECADE of effort, and it took a great coach to coax out the right strategy. It’s how I say (jokingly) that I went from Steve Rogers to Captain America.
And it was my coach’s programming that got me a 420-pound deadlift at a bodyweight of 172 pounds:
I’m not gonna set any powerlifting records, but I’m healthier, happier, and stronger each and every month, and I’m damn proud of that.
For somebody that can’t afford a top-of-the-line professional coach for each session, having an online coach to build your programming and guide your food choices is a verrrrry close second.
HERE’S MY ADVICE: Give your new personal trainer 5 sessions before making a decision that things aren’t working out (sessions are often sold at a discount in a package).
The first session is often exploratory, explanatory, and introductory, and the trainer needs to test your limits and movements to build upon that.
This isn’t a “get fit quick” strategy, but rather one that could take months and months for you to find the right person to aid you on your journey.
Don’t expect miracles in a day!
A few words of wisdom if you do hire a trainer:
DO NOT USE YOUR TRAINER AS AN EXCUSE: Too many people will hire up a trainer and give no effort in the gym or the kitchen.
Then, when they fail to see results they can turn to their friends and say “man, my trainer is terrible, THAT’S why I’m not losing weight/getting stronger/etc.”
This happens so much more often than you’d think. A trainer is a guide, like Morpheus.
You have to take the pill and walk through the door yourself.
MAKE CRITICISM CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Often when the trainer asks them to do something (walk every day, throw away junk food, eat a vegetable), the client/trainee comes back with 1,001 reasons why they can’t do that.
No compromise or discussion of possible solutions. This stinks.
Instead of saying “no,” offer an alternative solution and negotiate a plan: “I don’t really like broccoli, do you have a way to make vegetables taste better?”
In other words, don’t look for problems, look for solutions.
IF YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH YOUR TRAINER: Let them know and continue working with them.
The more information you can give them on your progress, the easier it will be for them to alter your program as you go on.
IF YOU DON’T ENJOY WORKING WITH YOUR TRAINER: That’s okay too. Not all relationships end in marriages.
I think you can be honest with them and let them know that it’s not a good fit and you will not be continuing to work with them.
Good trainers at this point will ask what they could have done better.
Trainers who are simply after your money may guilt trip you or beg you to stick around. Try somebody new and keep the search going.
REMEMBER: this is a lifelong quest, and you’re on the hunt for a great guide to help you on your journey.
They won’t do the work for you, and they can’t work miracles.
Have proper expectations, do what you’re told, and this could be the best investment you’ll make in your entire life!
Trainers in the Rebellion, what did I miss?
Those who have had experience working with Trainers, any wisdom to share from your experience?
One final note: Going to a gym is intimidating, especially if you’re starting out.
If you are in a location where there aren’t any great trainers, you don’t have access to a gym, or you’re just not ready to work with somebody in person, consider checking out our Online Coaching Program!
Schedule a free call to learn more by clicking on the image below:
If you have questions about what you need to look for when it comes to training with a coach in person, or even questions about working with an online trainer, leave them in the comments below so I can chime in!
New Free Resource Explaining City, State, Federal and Private Certifications
for Missouri Businesses
Press Release –
Jun 29, 2022
ST. LOUIS, June 29, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– The Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (Mid-States MSDC) and the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council (Mountain Plains MSDC) today announced the release of “The Value of Diverse Business Certifications” guide, a new tool developed by the two councils in partnership with other certifying entities in Missouri to get diverse business owners the answers they need so they can understand certification and decide if it’s right for them and their business.
The guide includes information and contributions on the various certifications from 14 different entities, including the St. Louis Small Business Administration, State of Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity, Bi-State Development, VetBiz, City of Kansas City, Mid-America Regional Council, Women’s Business Development Center – Midwest, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Kansas City Area Transit Authority, Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Mountain Plains and Mid-States MSDC’s.
It offers a new way for ethnic minorities, women, disadvantaged, veterans, and LGTBQ business owners to have a better understanding of certification and supplier diversity as well as help them identify the certification they need and the benefit.
“At our office, we receive calls every day from business owners looking for answers on certification and those answers can be as complex as the types of business owners in our community,” says Carolyn Mosby, President/CEO at Mid-States MSDC. In addition, Stan Sena, President/CEO of the Mountain Plains MSDC says, “Businesses may be certified as minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, veteran or LGBTQ. Certifying bodies may be national, regional, state-wide, city-wide, or specific to one area, like transportation. They may target the public sector or, like our organization, the private sector. It’s a lot to take in, and it can be difficult to quickly share answers over the phone.”
Some of the features of “The Value of Diverse Business Certifications” for Missouri guide include:
Understanding the different certifications in Missouri
How to become a certified business
Putting your certification to work
The guide also includes practical examples, tips, and advice from certification experts, a glossary of certification terms, and contact information for the various certifying entities.
“The Value of Diverse Business Certifications” guide is available for free and can be downloaded online on the Mid-States MSDC website or the Mountain Plans MSDC website.
About Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council: We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 1976, and one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Our network is the nation’s most dynamic force in developing successful relationships between America’s top corporations and supply-chain providers from the Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American communities.
Our mission is to accelerate economic growth by driving opportunities and collaboration between corporations and minority businesses. The Mid-States MSDC’s footprint includes Central Illinois, Indiana, and Eastern Missouri and we connect our corporate members with qualified minority-owned suppliers of all sizes – Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) – that meet a high standard of excellence.
About Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council: The Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council provides corporate America and government entities with greater access to the goods and services of minority-owned businesses in order to develop lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships. As an affiliate regional council of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) serving Colorado, Kansas, Western Missouri, and Nebraska we provide a direct link between corporate America and Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American-owned businesses.
Addressing the audio and comfort needs of the PreK-2nd grade age group.
Press Release –
Mar 11, 2022
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., March 11, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– AVID Products, a leader in mindful audio solutions designed for the learning journey and named one of the Top 10 EdTech companies to watch, has officially announced the release of the 20 Series universal headphone/headset. Designed specifically for the early learner (PreK-2nd grade age group), this new offering provides flexibility and essential features for success in any learning environment. Effective, reliable and accessible 1:1 headsets are critical for improved interaction and focus with various content, virtual engagements, assessments, language software and more. AVID is connecting millions of learners and educators across the country with safer audio solutions that meet state testing and assessment requirements, while offering prolonged comfort and clear communication.
The 20 Series includes the AE-25 headset/headphone that recently captured much attention from educators at FETC and TCEA Education shows. Designed for younger learners, the AE25 combines an age-appropriate size with a lightweight design and around-the-ear soft padded ear cups that reduce surrounding noise for improved focus. Offering a safer listening environment with speakers designed to not only provide an enhanced experience but also to keep sound levels below 85 dB when used with most common devices. The multi-use design allows the listener to easily use it as a headphone or headset and includes AVID’s exclusive microphone management system, the SideKickTM, making it simple to secure the rotating boom arm to reduce mic tampering and distraction. Packed with features such as extra durability with strain relief that protects against wire damage, a four-foot nylon cord encased with clear PVC coating makes it easy to keep clean, soft padded headband provides added comfort to minimize the desire to remove the device during extended use, noise-canceling microphone removes background noise for clear communication across most content and software platforms and is essential for engaging interaction, assessments and testing. The AE25 has a 3.5mm pin, making it compatible with a wide range of devices. In compliance with safety certifications and even comes with a convenient travel pouch for storage and on-the-go use, AVID’s 20 Series is the perfect audio solution for all school districts, teachers and parents looking to equip early learners with the essential audio tools needed for success on their learning journey.
Contact toll-free for more details 888.575.AVID or visit avidproducts.com
Established in 1953, AVID Products is a 100% employee-owned company in the heart of beautiful Middletown, Rhode Island. AVID is the only adaptive learning company that creates and advocates for mindful, innovative and accessible solutions for learners of all kinds who seek to develop themselves and enable a better future for others. Providing quality and value through audio solutions that enhance life’s experiences.
AVID Sales Contact – Learning: Doug Welles, Director of Sales & Business Development, dwelles@avidproducts.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 6, 2020 (Newswire.com)
– Accredible today announced it has partnered with ThePowerMBA to bring digital certificates and badges to business professionals all over the globe. Accredible is excited to partner with ThePowerMBA as they continue to expand their online presence throughout the world, driven by their vision of becoming the first truly global business school.
Starting in 2017, ThePowerMBA had only 150 students enrolled in the first cohort of their disruptive business program. Now, two and a half years later, they have over 30,000 students enrolled across 20+ different countries. ThePowerMBA took an innovative approach behind the traditional MBA model by developing a practical, up-to-date online program, delivered by top business leaders including entrepreneurs and founders of YouTube, Whole Foods, Tesla and many more, at a ‘no-brainer’ price ($1,000).
Business professionals who earn ThePowerMBA’s ‘Finisher’ certificate will now receive a digital certificate and badge that is hosted on the Accredible platform, which allows them to showcase their achievements online and stand out from others in the industry. They also allow for instant online verification. Employers can now easily verify these certifications and credentials as part of their due diligence process.
“Accredible has been an amazing tool to promote our program organically, being our students’ best ambassadors,” said Rafael Gozalo, co-CEO and co-founder of ThePowerMBA.
“ThePowerMBA continues their strong history of innovation in the business education space by bringing their certifications into a secure, modern digital format,“ said Danny King, CEO of Accredible. “This will allow their graduates to showcase their achievements online on places like LinkedIn to further bolster their professional reputations.”
Accredible is bringing credentials and qualifications into the Information Age. Accredible is the industry-leading digital badge and certificate platform that securely issues, manages, tracks, and verifies high-stakes credentials across the globe. Universities, professional associations, technology companies and others are able to create, deliver and manage tens of thousands of digital certificates and open badges with just a few clicks. Learn more at accredible.com.
About ThePowerMBA:
ThePowerMBA is the business school that’s challenging the status quo of traditional business education by developing the first real alternative to an MBA: a complete, up-to-date and practical program delivered by the world’s business leaders for $1,000. With their totally disruptive model, which has attracted more than 30,000 students all over the world, ThePowerMBA is proving that there’s no longer a need to spend a ton of money and time to thrive in business. Learn more at thepowermba.com/en
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 5, 2020 (Newswire.com)
– Accredible today announced it has partnered with The National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) and the NACE International Institute to bring digital membership badges and digital certification credentials and certificates to NACE members and NACE Institute certification holders. Accredible is excited to partner with NACE and the NACE Institute as they move away from traditional methods of membership and certification credentials to a modern digital format.
Those who earn a certification from the NACE Institute will now receive a digital certificate and credential that is hosted on the Accredible platform, which allows them to showcase their achievements online and stand out from others in the corrosion industry. They also allow for instant online verification. NACE Institute certifications are globally recognized as a standardized and skills-focused program for the industry. Employers can now easily verify these certifications and credentials as part of their due diligence process.
“As an organization, we are proud to offer our certification holders this newest benefit for their credentialing. Just as you can perform banking transactions on your phone, so should you be able to verify your professional credentials,” says Keenan Loubser, NACE Institute Chief Operating Officer. “And as the value of the certifications have increased, so too has the attempts at producing fraudulent certification instruments. Digital badging will protect the value of a certification for the person who truly earned it.”
The NACE Institute administers 23 certifications on a variety of disciplines including the industry-leading Coatings Inspector Program (CIP) program.
“By bringing their NACE Institute certificates and NACE membership cards into a digital format, NACE continues a long trend of leadership and digital transformation in professional training and certification,” said Danny King, CEO of Accredible. “We are excited to work with NACE to showcase their members’ qualifications in a modern, secure format.”
Accredible is bringing credentials and qualifications into the Information Age. Accredible is the industry-leading digital credentialing platform that securely issues, manages, tracks, and verifies high-stakes credentials across the globe. Universities, professional associations, technology companies and others are able to create, deliver and manage tens of thousands of digital certificates and open badges with just a few clicks. Learn more at accredible.com.
About NACE International and the NACE Institute:
NACE International is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting people, assets and the environment from the effects of corrosion. The NACE Institute focuses on meeting industry needs for workforce certification programs, pursuing global consistency of certification requirements, raising industry and public awareness of the purpose and benefits of certification programs and supporting employment of its over 50,000 certified corrosion control professionals. Learn more at nace.org and/or naceinstitute.org.
Treasury Board Secretariat issues Blockcerts–self-verifying, recipient-owned digital credentials–to demonstrate proof of qualifications for public service
Press Release –
updated: Jun 24, 2019
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 24, 2019 (Newswire.com)
– As part of a one-year talent mobility project being conducted by Talent Cloud at the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada (TBS) in partnership with Learning Machine, Government of Canada ‘Free Agents’ have been issued Blockcerts, blockchain-anchored credentials, as a permanent and self-owned record of the skills they demonstrated to be selected into the program. This is a first-of-its-kind project for skill validation in the Government of Canada.
View and verify an example Blockcert, courtesy of Free Agent Brian Double, here (shared with permission).
To test the concept that digital credentials issued by the Government of Canada may be owned by the recipient, and verified by anyone in the world for free, Free Agents have been issued an official Blockcert credential that captures all of the data and criteria related to their acceptance into the Free Agent program. This includes the date of acceptance, the attributes that were assessed, the names of the Free Agent Talent Managers who accepted them into the program along with other relevant metadata. Free Agents now have a way to easily demonstrate a trusted record of their skills as they move about the federal government doing project-based work.
Trusted digital credentials are a big part of the future of work. Blockcerts are a step towards a global ecosystem for open and dynamic digital credentials. This proof of concept demonstrates that fully portable, trusted digital credentials are not a distant vision, but a reality today.
“Thankfully, proving yourself with paper or checking a database is now in the past. Using Blockcerts with your own digital credentials, you can prove your identity and your qualifications in an independent, secure, privacy-respecting way,” says Alex Benay, Chief Information Officer of Canada.
“Government of Canada’s Free Agents now have Blockcert credentials as official records of their skills in a format that is secure, shareable, and easily verifiable. The Blockcerts pilot program, being led by Talent Cloud, empowers Free Agents by enabling them to own and easily share their official and secure credentials that can be instantaneously verified by anyone, thereby enhancing workforce mobility and marketability,” says Kausar N. Samli, Learning Machine Senior Vice President of Global Services.
About Talent Cloud
Talent Cloud is an experimental staffing platform within the Government of Canada testing the viability of a new model for recognizing and mobilizing talent for the Public Service.
To learn more about the proof-of-concept, please contact:
Valerie.Thomas@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Valerie Thomas / Lead, Talent Mobility Strategy, Talent Cloud
About Learning Machine Technologies, Inc.
Learning Machine provides Enterprise Credentialing Systems that issue verifiable credentials using the Blockcerts open standard. Blockcerts, developed by the MIT Media Lab and Learning Machine, is the leading international open standard for issuing recipient-owned credentials to any blockchain. Learning Machine’s global customer base includes governments, companies, and school systems that need to issue verifiable, portable, and secure credentials at scale. To ensure the longevity and interoperability of these credentials, the company is an active contributor to international standards communities, including the W3C, Blockcerts, DIF, IMS Global, and Rebooting Web of Trust.
