Education

 

At Astra, we believe that learning never stops—and we’re here to help you grow, connect, and succeed! Whether you’re looking to engage in dynamic live discussions or deepen your expertise with online training, our education programs are designed just for you.

✨ Live Zoom Sessions: Webinars, Roundtables and More – Our roundtable schedule is now available! Join industry peers in engaging discussions that spark new ideas and practical strategies for your business.

🎓 Online Training – The Certified Play Expert (CPE) course is coming soon! Get ready to elevate your knowledge and become a leader in the power of play.

Stay tuned for more updates, and start exploring the opportunities that will take your business to the next level!

❓Have a topic that you would like to learn more about or an idea for an educational webinar? Please don't hesitate to contact Katie Cooley at [email protected] with your suggestions!

 

Engage, Learn, and Grow with Live Sessions

Stay connected and inspired with Astra’s interactive live sessions! Whether you’re looking for expert insights, collaborative discussions, or deep dives into key industry topics, our lineup of virtual events has something for everyone.  Join us for these engaging sessions and gain valuable knowledge to help you thrive in the toy industry!

Here, you’ll find:

🔹Lunch & Learn 

In our addition to member Roundtables, this year we will be featuring Lunch & Learn Zoom calls! These Zoom calls will be 30 minutes long, and feature an expert on the scheduled topic. Within the scheduled 30 minutes, the first 15 - 20 minutes will be the expert speaking, followed by time for Q&A. Lunch & Learns will be open to all members unless otherwise specified. 

 

🔹Roundtables 

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to our member roundtables, we’re thrilled to continue hosting them! These 60-minute Zoom calls provide the perfect opportunity for members to engage openly with peers on specific topics, gain advice or ideas, and hear different perspectives from various member types. Each roundtable will be led by a knowledgeable moderator who will initiate the conversation, keep things on track, and guide the group with relevant questions, however, the focus of the roundtables is really the conversations between members. The roundtables will be tailored to specific member types, as indicated in the schedule. Some sessions will be exclusive to one member type, while others may include multiple member types, so be sure to check the details!

 

🔹Podcast Roundtables

This year, we’re excited to introduce Podcast Roundtables to our schedule. These 60-minute Zoom calls will follow a similar structure to our regular roundtables. Our podcast host and/or special guest will kick off the session by introducing the topic and providing a brief overview. The Podcast topics are selected to delve into the social, economic, and creative need for toys throughout our society and the roll that toys and play have. After that, the call will transition into an open discussion roundtable, which will be recorded and edited for Astra's podcast.

🔹CPE Alumni & Capstone Zooms

The CPE Alumni & Capstone Zooms are 60-minute long, quarterly zooms for all CPE graduates (both new and longtime alumni). This will serve as our Capstone for recent graduates as well as a temporary refresh for those who graduated years ago. These Zoom recordings will not be posted on TopClass, as they are for the CPE Alumni only.

Take A Look At Our UPCOMING SESSIONS Below!