Professional Training to Help Organizations and People Achieve Their Goals
Advance your team or yourself to stay a step ahead in an ever-changing world through our professional training. Our training covers timely topics spanning professional development, business solutions, and student success. Whether you’re meeting an employer goal or pursuing personal growth, we can help enhance your skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in the workplace.
Strengthen Your Expertise, Reach New Heights
We serve 6,000+ organizations nationwide, consisting of employers and their employees, higher education professionals, and business professionals.
Our topic proficiency includes organizational development, student loan repayment support, personal wellness, student success, and business solutions.
1. Individualized Training
Our PremiumSessions create high-functioning teams by increasing their chances of exceeding goals and becoming exceptional performers.-
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In-person onsite or live online
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Variety of learning style options (e.g., role-playing, exercises, situational coaching, and real-time/real-world assignments and feedback).
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2. Online Training
SmartSessions® help you gain the skills to grow into a more informed, confident, and effective version of yourself.-
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Life online
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Interactive
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Consistently receive top ratings from attendees who are challenged to think creatively, share ideas, ask questions, and solve problems.
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Expert Trainers
Our comprehensive material is engaging, easy-to-consume, and presented by knowledgeable trainers with an average of 30 years of experience.
Hannah Achtor
Manager, Training and Compliance
Hannah has more than 20 years of experience in learning and development, team management, and student loan industry training. At Ascendium, she oversees the internal and external training programs and co-chairs the corporate compliance committee. Hannah is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and a Certified DISC Practitioner. She has counseled thousands of student loan borrowers on their repayment options throughout her career. More recently, she delivers professional development training and student loan repayment presentations to organizations, including colleges and universities, nonprofits, professional associations, and state agencies.
Tasha McDaniel
Senior Trainor
Tasha has over 30 years of experience in learning and development, higher education, and student loan sales. She has a Master of Public Administration degree and an extensive background in creating and delivering training programs to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. She is an Accredited Financial Counselor with the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) and a certified Health Coach and Behavior Change Specialist with the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Michiale Schneider
Senior Trainor
Michiale has over 40 years of experience in learning and development, higher education, and sales. She was a former director of financial aid with a Master in Higher Education Administration degree from the University of Toledo. Michiale is also an Accredited Financial Counselor with the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE). Her background as a financial aid director and sales manager enables her to bring real-world experiences to Ascendium’s curriculum training programs.
Register for SmartSessions online training. Also, learn more about our individualized PremiumSessions.