--- title: Studion Blog (29) description: (29) --- [![Extension Engine](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/ee-logo_white.png)](http://extensionengine.com/) **Main Menu** **Close Menu** - [Problems We Solve](http://extensionengine.com/problems-we-solve/) - [For Higher Education](http://extensionengine.com/problems-we-solve/higher-education/) - [For Nonprofits](http://extensionengine.com/problems-we-solve/nonprofit/) - [For Learning Businesses](http://extensionengine.com/problems-we-solve/learning-business/) - [How We Do It](http://extensionengine.com/how-we-do-it/) - [The Proof](http://extensionengine.com/the-proof/) - [Why We Do This](http://extensionengine.com/why-we-do-this/) - [Team](http://extensionengine.com/why-we-do-this/team/) - [Learn](http://extensionengine.com/learn/) - [Careers](http://extensionengine.com/careers/) - [Contact](http://extensionengine.com/contact/) # Extension Engine **Blog** ## [Poll: Biggest challenges for developing online programs — and opinions on viable solutions](https://blog.gostudion.com/poll-biggest-challenges-for-developing-online-programs-and-opinions-on-viable-solutions)  ![FB-img.png](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/FB-img.png) This week, I had the pleasure of conducting a [webinar](https://info.extensionengine.com/building-online-programs-without-an-opm-lp) with Howard Lurie, Principal Analyst, Adult and Online Learning at Eduventures. The topic was *Building Online Programs Without an OPM.* Conventional OPMs, estimated to be used by about 15-20% of universities in the U.S., are a popular option to outsource online degree program development, management, and marketing in return for a share of the revenue. In the webinar, we discussed the pros and cons of this model and also introduced an alternative model: professional services firms (e.g., ExtensionEngine). [Read More](https://blog.gostudion.com/poll-biggest-challenges-for-developing-online-programs-and-opinions-on-viable-solutions) ## [Maximizing Training Revenue with Custom Learning Experiences: Webinar Recap](https://blog.gostudion.com/maximizing-training-revenue-with-custom-learning-experiences-webinar-recap) ![Screen Shot 2017-08-16 at 11.48.01 AM.png](https://blog.gostudion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-08-16%20at%2011.48.01%20AM.png?width=800&height=352&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-08-16%20at%2011.48.01%20AM.png) Our mission at [Talented Learning](https://talentedlearning.com/) is to independently research the learning technology marketplace and help organizations choose and use the right solutions for their unique business needs. We recently uncovered a [new trend](https://talentedlearning.com/custom-learning-experiences-best-for-commercial-training/) that’s reshaping the way we’re think about online training for revenue, [Custom Learning Experiences](https://talentedlearning.com/custom-learning-experiences-best-for-commercial-training/). [Read More](https://blog.gostudion.com/maximizing-training-revenue-with-custom-learning-experiences-webinar-recap) ## [Shifting the Conversation](https://blog.gostudion.com/shifting-the-conversation) ![Screen Shot 2017-08-15 at 1.24.55 PM.png](https://blog.gostudion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-08-15%20at%201.24.55%20PM.png?width=783&height=280&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-08-15%20at%201.24.55%20PM.png "Screen Shot 2017-08-15 at 1.24.55 PM.png")The value of online program management (OPM) companies is much debated these days. The piece at the top of everyone’s minds is a highly critical report produced by [The Century Foundation](https://tcf.org/content/report/private-side-public-higher-education/) which suggests these profit-driven companies “present potential risks to quality and value in the education.” [Read More](https://blog.gostudion.com/shifting-the-conversation) ## [Custom Learning Experiences: When No LMS Will Do](https://blog.gostudion.com/custom-learning-experiences-when-no-lms-will-do)  ![Custom Learning Experiences Webinar 800x385px copy.png](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/Custom%20Learning%20Experiences%20Webinar%20800x385px%20copy.png) If you provide training to external audiences for revenue or to create impact - what is sometimes referred to as commercial training or extended enterprise - how do you remain competitive in the online learning space? By creating compelling, user-centric, differentiated training programs that stand out in the market. The question is, can you do that with your learning platform? [Read More](https://blog.gostudion.com/custom-learning-experiences-when-no-lms-will-do) ## [The Life is Good Kids Foundation Partners with Extension Engine to Create New Digital Learning Experience](https://blog.gostudion.com/the-life-is-good-kids-foundation-partners-with-extension-engine-to-create-new-digital-learning-experience) Innovative Program Supports Childcare Professionals Who Are Helping Kids Heal from the Impact of Trauma [Read More](https://blog.gostudion.com/the-life-is-good-kids-foundation-partners-with-extension-engine-to-create-new-digital-learning-experience) ### Topics - [Strategy for Online Learning (68)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/strategy-for-online-learning) - [Learning Experience Design (51)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/learning-experience-design) - [Custom Learning Experiences (45)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/custom-learning-experiences) - [Digital Transformation of Learning (45)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/digital-transformation-of-learning) - [Online Learning Platforms (28)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/online-learning-platforms) - [Building Capacity for Online Learning (17)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/building-capacity-for-online-learning) - [Company Culture (14)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/company-culture) - [Product Management and Design (14)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/product-management-and-design) - [Online Program Management (OPMs) & Alternatives (13)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/online-program-management-opms-alternatives) - [COVID response (9)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/covid-response) - [Press (9)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/press) - [User Experience Design (5)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/user-experience-design) - [Development (4)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/development) - [Project Management (2)](https://blog.gostudion.com/topic/project-management) see all [❮](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/28) [1](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/1) [...](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/26) [27](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/27) [28](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/28) 29 [30](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/30) [31](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/31) [...](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/32) [50](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/50) [❯](https://blog.gostudion.com/page/30) ## Let us teach you about **learning.** We'll send you an occasional email with resources from our team of learning experts. ### Subscribe to Updates - [Contact](http://extensionengine.com/contact/) - [Blog](https://blog.extensionengine.com/) - [Careers](http://extensionengine.com/careers/) - [![linkedin](https://extensionengine.com/wp-content/themes/ee/assets/img/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/extensionengine) - [![twitter](https://extensionengine.com/wp-content/themes/ee/assets/img/twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/extensionengine) - [![facebook](https://extensionengine.com/wp-content/themes/ee/assets/img/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/extensionEngine/) [Terms & Conditions](http://extensionengine.com/terms-and-conditions/) 2019 © All Rights Reserved