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About AlumniAcademy

AlumniAcademy is the go-to learning platform for anyone looking to build, manage, or grow a corporate alumni program.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, our structured curriculum equips you with the practical skills, knowledge and strategies needed to create and manage successful alumni programs, and to foster strong relationships with former employees.
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Premier Corporate Alumni Training Program

Our mission is to empower alumni leaders with the knowledge and tools to turn your network of former employees into a strategic asset.

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Evidence‑based, tiered curriculum

Progress through beginner, intermediate, and expert‑level courses—each built on best practices from teaching‑and‑learning research and training literature.

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Practical, goal‑driven modules

Learn through concise videos, expert stories, real‑world case studies, guided exercises, and visually engaging presentation slides - each designed around clear, measurable learning outcomes.

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Flexible, self‑paced delivery

Enjoy unlimited, free access to all course materials online—learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, with zero enrollment fees or hidden costs.

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Alumni Expert Certification

Complete the full pathway at a satisfactory level and earn the Alumni Expert credential - your stamp of excellence in corporate alumni management and advocacy.

Our partnership

AlumniAcademy is powered by EnterpriseAlumni and designed in partnership with AcademEx Management Consulting.

About EnterpriseAlumni

EnterpriseAlumni is a cloud‑based platform that helps organizations build, manage, and engage their corporate alumni networks. Our platform features personalized engagement tools, insights‑driven analytics, automated offboarding, real‑time CRM integration, job application workflows, event management, and customizable connectors.
They partner on strategic planning, content creation and community outreach through established methodologies, fostering lasting connections and transforming alumni into strategic assets.

About AcademEx

AcademEx Management Consulting empowers organizations with research-based insights to strategically manage the entire employee lifecycle, from pre-entry to post-exit, maximizing value for both business and people.
With over a decade of scholarly research and publications on talent management and corporate alumni networks, they translate academic discoveries into practical, evidence-based recommendations, and develop interactive and engaging learning content.
TEAM

Meet your instructors

Alison Dachner

Dr. Alison M. Dachner is an Associate Professor of Management at the Boler College of Business at John Carroll University and co-founder of AcademEx Management Consulting. With over a decade of experience in research, teaching, and consulting, she specializes in topics related to management and leadership.
Prior to her academic career, Dr. Dachner served as Director of Education for an international call center, received her M.B.A. from Cleveland State University, and earned her Ph.D. from The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Dachner’s scholarly research explores how evolving workplace dynamics as well as characteristics of distinct employee populations influence careers, career transitions, and the effectiveness of organizational strategies aimed at engaging, retaining, and developing both current and former employees and students. In addition to her academic publications, her work has been featured in various media outlets, reflecting her ongoing commitment to bridging the gap between research and practice.

Erin Makarius

Dr. Erin E. Makarius is a Professor and Chair of the Management Department in the College of Business at the University of Akron and co-founder of AcademEx Management Consulting. She earned her M.B.A. from John Carroll University and her Ph.D. from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Makarius has several years of experience in human resources and management, including working at and consulting with a variety of companies in the financial, insurance, and consumer products industries. Her research interests include understanding and facilitating boundaries such as organizational, work-life, technological, and international boundaries, with emphasis on the role of relationships, reputation, and remote work. Her academic research has been widely published in journals such as the Journal of Management, Organization Science, and Harvard Business Review, among others, and has received international media coverage, including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes magazine, and Financial Times.
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