Designed for corporate training and member-based organizations, this series explores Brightspace tools that improve learner engagement, simplify tracking and reporting, and support continuous skill development. Each session includes 20 minutes of focused learning followed by 10 minutes of discussion and Q&A. New sessions will be announced quarterly. Check out our next sessions below!
Upcoming Sessions
**Join us on the following Thursdays at 11:30 AM ET by registering HERE**
- Accessibility for Professional Learners (Dec 18, 2025)
Join us for an insightful webinar on creating an inclusive and accessible training environment for professional learners in Brightspace. Learn best practices for designing content that addresses the diverse needs of learners while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. This session is ideal for administrators, trainers, and instructional designers looking to enhance accessibility and promote success for all learners in their professional development programs. - Automating Administration of Courses in Brightspace (Jan 15, 2026)
Join us for a webinar focused on automating course administration in Brightspace. Learn how to streamline enrollments using the Manager Dashboard and Learning Groups, while enhancing learner engagement through automation with Intelligent Agents. Discover how to automatically gate content and activities using Release Conditions to ensure a seamless learning experience. This session is perfect for administrators looking to optimize course management and increase efficiency. - Defining Completion (Feb 19, 2026)
Join us for a practical webinar on defining and measuring completion in Brightspace. Gain valuable insights into setting clear milestones and tracking progress to ensure learners meet objectives that align with your organization's needs. Learn how to effectively define completion criteria and monitor learner success. This session is for administrators, trainers, and instructional designers looking to enhance their course management. - Evaluating Learning Effectiveness: Beyond Completion Rates (Mar 19, 2026)
Move beyond completion tracking to gain a holistic view of learning effectiveness. This session explores how to combine quantitative data with qualitative insights using tools like Surveys, Class Progress, and Learning Outcomes. You’ll learn how to measure engagement, satisfaction, and skill transfer—helping you make data-informed improvements that drive professional success and organizational impact. - Streamlining Onboarding Programs in Brightspace (Apr 16, 2026)
Simplify and scale your onboarding programs with Brightspace. This session shows how to use Source Course and Intelligent Agents to automate the delivery of consistent, personalized onboarding experiences. You’ll learn how to set up reusable course templates, streamline enrollment, and track learner completion—all while ensuring a seamless first impression for new employees or members. - Building Continuous Learning Cultures with Awards and Discover (May 21, 2026)
Learn how to foster a culture of continuous learning using Brightspace tools for recognition and discovery. In this session, you’ll explore how to set up Discover-based learning opportunities and integrate Awards and Certificates to celebrate achievement. Perfect for organizations aiming to inspire engagement, retention, and professional growth through recognition-driven learning pathways.
Past Sessions
Find information on past Bright Ideas for Corporate & Associations sessions in the table below. This table will be updated quarterly. Recordings will remain available on our YouTube Playlist until the session is delivered again or when the material no longer aligns with the latest version of the platform. Older recordings are then retired in favor of updated materials.
Title | Date | Description | Recording |
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Personalization for Professional Learning | November 2025 | Explore how tools like Replace Strings and Release Conditions can be used to personalize learning paths and assign targeted learning to teams | YouTube Recording |
Engagement for Professional Learners | October 2025 | Learn strategies to tailor content to industry professionals, capture and maintain attention, and foster active participation and motivation in online professional learning | YouTube Recording |
Course Design Best Practice | September 2025 | Discover how to structure and align content with organizational goals to create impactful, engaging learning experiences for professional audiences | YouTube Recording |
Manager Dashboard and Enrollment | August 2025 | Learn how to navigate the Manager Dashboard to track learner progress, manage enrollments, and generate reports | YouTube Recording |
Defining Completion | July 2025 | Learn how to define and measure completion in Brightspace by setting clear milestones and tracking progress | YouTube Recording |
Automating Administration of Courses in Brightspace | June 2025 | See how to automate course administration using Manager Dashboard, Learning Groups, Release Conditions, and Intelligent Agents | YouTube Recording |
Accessibility for Professional Learners | May 2025 | Learn best practices for designing inclusive, accessible training that meets diverse learner needs and supports compliance with accessibility standards | YouTube Recording |