IAAPA Education Platform Goes Live: Study Academy USA Named Premium Contributor

 

Following the announcement of our multi-year partnership with IAAPA, we are pleased to share an important milestone in the delivery of IAAPA’s next-generation education strategy.

Study Academy USA has completed the development of a fully bespoke Learning Management System for IAAPA Education, which is scheduled to go live this month. Built specifically for the operational needs of the global attractions industry, the platform marks a significant advancement in how IAAPA members access, engage with, and apply professional learning.

As a Premium Contributor to IAAPA Education, Study Academy USA has worked in close collaboration with IAAPA to ensure the platform is not only technically robust, but also instructionally sound, practical, and directly aligned with member needs across regions and roles.

 

A growing library of expert-led courses

Alongside the LMS build, Study Academy USA has developed more than 30 industry-specific eLearning courses, all written by our Head of Content and respected attractions industry expert Adrea Gibbs.

Each course is designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately applicable, supporting learners at every career stage, from frontline team members to senior executives. The initial course catalog focuses on key operational and people-centered priorities, including:

  • Guest experience and service excellence

  • Food and beverage operations

  • Safety, compliance, and risk awareness

  • Inclusive practices and workplace culture

  • Leadership and people development

All content has been created with global relevance in mind, while remaining firmly grounded in the real-world challenges faced by attractions professionals.

 

Purpose-built for IAAPA members

The new IAAPA Education platform brings together high-quality content and modern learning technology in a single, scalable environment. Core features include curated learning paths, learner progress tracking, performance reporting, and the flexibility to expand the course library as industry needs continue to evolve.

With the platform now entering its live phase, IAAPA members will soon have access to a modern, on-demand learning experience that supports continuous professional development, workforce consistency, and operational excellence across the attractions industry.

 

Looking ahead

This launch represents the next phase of the IAAPA and Study Academy USA partnership. With a strong foundation now in place, the focus will shift to expanding the course library, integrating live learning opportunities, and continuing to elevate the standard of education available to attractions professionals worldwide.

We are proud to support IAAPA Education as a Premium Contributor and to help develop the skills, confidence, and capabilities of the next generation of attractions industry leaders.

 

About IAAPA

IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest international trade association for permanently located attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, connects people to learn and grow together, and works to promote the highest professional standards for excellence and safety around the world.

Founded in 1918, IAAPA represents leading attractions and supplier companies, consultants, and individual members from more than 100 countries. Members include professionals from amusement parks, theme parks, attractions, water parks, resorts, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, cruise lines, manufacturers, and suppliers.

IAAPA’s global headquarters and North America office are located in Orlando, Florida. The association also maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai; Brussels, Belgium; Hong Kong, China; Shanghai, China; and Mexico City, Mexico. For more information, visit IAAPA.org or connect through IAAPA’s social media channels: @IAAPAHQ #IAAPA.