Online Training Courses

The American Legion Auxiliary is providing all members with the tools they need to help grow the organization as a team. The Academy courses are designed to help members learn online and at no cost to them.

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The ALA Academy offers two options:

Self-paced courses:
Participate from any from any device. These are designed for you to take whenever you have time with no need to pre-register.

ALA 101
ALA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
How to Deal with Conflict
ALA Fundraising Course
ALA Juniors E-Learning Course
ALA Branding and What It Matters to Me
ALA Leadership: Living our Motto of Service Not Self
ALA Communication Methods 201

Live virtual webinars:
These courses are free but are offered live and you will need to register in advance.

Unlock Your ALA Member Benefits!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Noon ET

We’ll showcase the array of benefits ALA members receive with their membership, highlighting how these offerings support their personal, professional, and philanthropic pursuits. By exploring discounts, resources, and exclusive opportunities, this webinar aims to empower members to fully leverage their membership while reinforcing their connection to the ALA’s mission of service to veterans, military families, and communities.

Course objectives:

  • Educate members on benefits: Provide a clear overview of the exclusive member benefits available, including discounts, resources, and programs that add value to ALA membership.
  • Navigate the member benefits portal: Guide members on how to access and utilize the ALA website to explore benefits and stay informed.
  • Showcase provider partnerships: Highlight specific offerings from member benefit providers to demonstrate the advantages of membership.
  • Encourage engagement: Empower members to make full use of their benefits and connect with the ALA Development Division for questions or support.

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Thursday, February 6

Celebrating Women of Service

Noon ET

The goal of this presentation is to familiarize ALA members with the ALA Foundation, how it supports the ALA’s programs and ALA entities nationwide, and how to get involved in the Celebrating Women of Service Day on March 8.

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Tuesday, February 11

NFP Insurance Information for ALA Girl State programs

8 PM ET

Speaker Information: Chris Phillips is a vice president at NFP Insurance and holds multi state property/casualty, personal lines and life/health licenses. Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Central Missouri State University and went on to start his career with Chubb Insurance from 1993-2002 as a risk engineer. In 2002, Chris transitioned to an insurance advisor working for MJ Insurance 2002- 2004. Mr. Phillips has been with City Securities who sold to NFP an Aon Company, where he has worked from 2004. Presentation will discuss the insurance requirements for the Americanism program

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Wednesday, February 19

How to Apply for an Auxiliary Emergency Grant

Noon ET

The goal of this presentation is to familiarize ALA members with the Auxiliary Emergency Fund application process and demonstrate how to complete and submit an application for consideration.

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