Room: E143-144

Audience: Architects, Engineers, Specialized Consultants, Facilities Personnel, Educators, School Administrators, Educational Policymakers, Community Stakeholders

Call to Action: Showcase success stories and demonstrate how ALEP professionals make a lasting impact on the learning environments they help create.

Abstract: Are you ready to take your career to the next level and become a leader in designing innovative, future-focused learning environments? This session will show you how earning the prestigious Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP) credential can transform your professional path and add value to the clients and communities you serve.

Join us for an insightful discussion that will:

• Unlock the benefits of becoming an ALEP—how it positions you as a top-tier expert and strategic partner in learning environment planning.
• Showcase client success stories and demonstrate how ALEP professionals make a lasting impact on the learning environments they help create.
• Explore your pathways to success:
• Discover the A4LE Academy Advanced Certificate Program, a deep dive into best practices, industry challenges, and collaboration with global peers.
• Learn how the Professional Pathway lets you use your career experience and achievements to earn this coveted designation.

Get inspired by a panel of experts—including ALEP Commissioners, A4LE Academy Instructors, and ALEP credential holders—who will share their personal journeys and practical advice for advancing your career through the ALEP. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to make the leap, this session will provide the roadmap to becoming an ALEP and a recognized leader in learning environment planning.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the core competencies required to become an Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP) and how they apply to creating innovative educational spaces.
2. Evaluate the benefits of the ALEP credential in enhancing professional expertise and delivering value to clients in the field of learning environment planning.
3. Explore the two pathways to earning the ALEP designation, including the A4LE Academy Advanced Certificate Program and the Professional Pathway, and determine which is best suited to individual career goals.
4. Gain insights from industry leaders on how the ALEP credential can impact career advancement, foster leadership, and promote best practices in designing effective learning environments.