From foundational training to advanced leadership development, PPAI Advance offers learning that is accessible, relevant and aligned with the demands of an evolving marketplace. A Learning System Reimagined At the center of PPAI Advance is a new learning platform that replaces the organization’s previous platform. Designed to be smoother, faster and more intuitive, it eliminates common obstacles that made the former system difficult to navigate. “Our previous platform helped us get to where we are today, but it can’t take us where we want to go,” said Jessica GibbonsRauch, PPAI’s senior manager of professional development. “Our new platform is smoother, sleeker and much easier to use.” Instead of requiring multiple logins or juggling different websites, users now access the platform with a single sign-on through my.PPAI.org. Once logged in, they’re directed to a personalized learner dashboard that serves as their central hub. From there, users can browse available courses, resume those in progress and view certificates earned. The dashboard allows users to easily track their progress across all enrolled courses. Whether a learner is finishing a multimodule certification path or exploring one-off skill development sessions, their transcript updates in real time and stays organized in one place. The course catalog itself is streamlined, with improved search functionality, logical category groupings and a clean interface. This makes it easier for learners to discover new content and revisit past sessions. Visual cues and simple icons help guide users to topics that are most relevant to their goals. When users decide to enroll in a course, the process is simple: Select the course, add it to the cart, confirm enrollment and start learning. If plans change, learners can easily drop a course by selecting “request drop” from the dashboard. There’s no penalty for unenrolling, and users retain the ability to rejoin later when it fits their schedule. Designed For Daily Use Every feature of PPAI Advance is built with modern learners in mind. Course content is modular and organized into digestible segments, enabling users to engage with learning without needing to block out hours at a time. This format supports retention and convenience, especially for professionals managing busy schedules. After each video or recorded session, a quiz reinforces the core learning objectives. Quiz results are shown within the platform, allowing learners to see which questions they answered correctly and where they may need to review. There’s no pass/fail pressure; users can retake quizzes as many times as they’d like until they pass. Once a course is completed successfully, it automatically moves from the dashboard to the learner’s transcript. This transition helps users visualize their progress and maintain a clean, focused workspace on the platform. “Every piece of content, every page layout, every button – it’s all designed to remove friction and help members stay engaged and empowered,” GibbonsRauch said. In the background, learners have a profile that stores their course history, certifications and contact information. While learners cannot directly edit their profiles, they can submit updates to the PPAI team, who ensure data accuracy and security. “OUR PREVIOUS PLATFORM HELPED US GET TO WHERE WE ARE TODAY, BUT IT CAN’T TAKE US WHERE WE WANT TO GO.” —Jessica Gibbons-Rauch, PPAI’s senior manager of professional development 40 • SEPTEMBER 2025 • PPAI
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