Instructure Biz/Gov: October Newsletter Preview

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A quick look at the latest product updates, upcoming events, and professional development resources for Business and Government organizations using Instructure products for training and learning.

Product Updates & New Features

• Introducing Parchment Award Digital Badges: Starting October 31, Canvas Credentials becomes Parchment Award Digital Badges—empowering learners with a unified, streamlined credentialing experience.
• Course-Restricted Messaging in Impact: Admins can now target messages to specific courses, ensuring students and faculty only see relevant information (perfect for exam reminders and course updates).
• Introducing Listing Lifecycle Management in Canvas Catalog: A new feature for managing (archiving, restoring, and deleting) listings in Canvas Catalog with full visibility and control.
• On-Demand Training Portal Enhancements: Instructure is rolling out exciting new features in the Premium Portal in July, designed to give subscribers more flexibility and access to valuable content.

Events & Professional Development

• InstructureCon 2026 Early Bird Registration is Now Open: We’re headed to Louisville, KY, July 21–23, 2026. Register by February 3rd and save $220 on your ticket.
• Present at InstructureCon 2026 and Submit Your Proposal: The call for proposals for InstructureCon 2026 is now open! Share your bold ideas, valuable insights, and innovative practices to shape next year's event in Louisville.
• InstructureCon25 Spokane Mixtapes: Replay the best of the conference with curated session playlists organized by sector, and join a "jam session" the first week of November.

Strategic Services & Resources

• Canvas Career Training and Strategic Services: Strategic consultants are ready to begin supporting Canvas Career customers through consulting, training workshops, and ongoing support for change management.
• Canvas Catalog Survey: Share how your organization handles purchasing in this quick 5–10 minute survey to help Instructure build smoother Purchase Order (PO) support in Canvas Catalog.

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