From 101 to 201 and Beyond

No matter what it may look like for your family this year, you can't deny that the Back to School vibe is in the air. For some it will be their first year in college, learning the ropes and taking those foundational courses. But for those who will be returning to college, they'll begin to delve deeper into more specific topics and expand their knowledge, whether it be in math, science, a foreign language, etc.

The same is true for the Luminate Online curriculum from Blackbaud University. Once you've taken the Luminate Online Fundamentals series of course and passed the Luminate Online Fundamentals Exam, you're ready for the next level. Now you're faced with the decision of what to take next. Well, just as in college, what you take next depends on your focus. As your Luminate Online curriculum advisor, I'm here to help you figure this out.

• If you're in marketing or communications, I would recommend starting with one of our email courses, such as Luminate Online: Optimizing Your Email Performance.

• If your focus is more web content or design related, Luminate Online: Surveys and Web Pages would be the logical first choice.

• Want to learn more about what you can do with donation forms? Consider taking Luminate Online: Growing Your Recurring Gift Program.

• Does your organization use TeamRaiser for peer-to-peer events? Then Luminate: Setting Up TeamRaiser is the next step for you.

Once you start on the path that's right for you, the Luminate Online curriculum datasheet is the course catalog that will help you on your journey. At the end of the datasheet, you can even find our recommendations for training paths based on the role you fill at your organization.

What are you most excited about taking? Leave a comment below and let me know.