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New Sports Tourism Learning Institute Provides Self-Paced Education Options
Earlier this month, we launched our April Education Blitz, a month-long celebration of education. Two Certificate Playbook courses were dropped each week through the Sports Tourism Learning Institute (STLI). These courses will still be available after the conclusion of April Education Blitz, so you can take advantage of these educational opportunities whenever it’s convenient for you!
In case you missed it, CSEE has retired. So what does that mean? For the many Sports ETA members that achieved their CSEE designation, those individuals’ designations are now referred to as Sports Tourism Strategist (STS) to more accurately reflect their role in the sports events and tourism industry. Continuing education requirements for those with their STS designation require 4 STS credits each calendar year.
For those members that were in the process of achieving their CSEE, you are now in the process of achieving your STS. Any previous credits earned, transfer over and count towards your STS designation. You are still required to complete 32 credits to become STS designated, but now you’ll have much more flexibility to complete courses on your terms with a more robust portfolio of in-person and online course options.
If you have not yet started on your education journey with Sports ETA, not a problem! Jump into the new Sports Tourism Strategist program at any time by taking one certificate playbook course, or many. There are no admissions or applications required, and you can complete your STS on your terms.
Learn more about the transition from CSEE to STS.
Your Sports ETA profile tracks all education course credits (including past CSEE credits, and past, current, and future STS credits for all online and in-person courses). Monitor your STS credit status.
No matter where you are on your education journey, take advantage of the Certificate Playbook courses available during our April Education Blitz. Certificate Playbook courses are worth 4 STS credits and are self-paced, on-demand. Each certificate consists of three to five hours of content, presented by the industry’s most highly regarded experts, to take your understanding of a given topic to a new level.
Are you 1-2 courses away from earning your STS? Knock out your remaining credits during the month of April and you’ll not only be able to use STS after your name, but you will be eligible to participate in our May STS graduation!
Sports Tourism Analytics Course
Sports Tourism Innovation Course
Here are a few pro tips for completing certificates to work toward your Sports Tourism Strategist designation:
• Explore the Sports Tourism Learning Institute to discover the certificates available and begin to chart your path to completion for the remainder of 2021.
• Each educational program can be completed at your own pace and usually takes three to five hours. Block out time on your calendar and knock a certificate out! Sports ETA also offers corporate rates, bulk course purchasing, custom education development, and education bundling options for its members.
Log into the Sports Tourism Learning Institute and begin planning your Education Track for 2021
Join us May 18-20
Virtual networking event will connect America’s sports events and tourism industry
The second annual SportsBIZ XChange II presented by Sports ETA, a three-day virtual event featuring business appointments and industry networking opportunities for its members, will be held May 18-20, 2021.
Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with key decision-makers during 15-minute appointments, access to dozens of new and updated RFPs, and networking opportunities in the Virtual Lounges. Additionally, a virtual Locker Room will be open to all attendees to view documents (RFPs, fact sheets, and videos) from each rights holder.
“During our inaugural SportsBIZ XChange held last August, we facilitated more than 5,000 virtual meetings for our participating members,” said Al Kidd, President & CEO of Sports ETA. “SportsBIZ XChange II will provide our members with the opportunity to conduct business with dozens of industry decision makers in a matter of days through innovative technology offered by our best-in-class provider CSS.”
Each day will feature 3-4 hours of business appointments, industry updates, and networking:
• Tuesday, May 18, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET:
One-on-one appointments and open networking
• Wednesday, May 19, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET:
One-on-one appointments and sponsor networking event
• Thursday, May 20, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET:
One-on-one appointments and event wrap-up
View the full schedule. “As we begin a return to sporting events across America, it’s important for our industry to connect and begin planning for these activities in a safe and thoughtful manner,” said Mike Price, Vice Chairman of the Board, Sports ETA. “SportsBIZ XChange II offers a virtual platform for our industry to do business to bring back the sports events and tourism industry.”
