The Cpescape Story
The Birth of CPEscape: A Poolside Revolution
The sun was setting over the Mexican coastline, painting the sky in brilliant oranges and pinks. Laney lounged in a resort pool, margarita in hand, when his phone buzzed with a calendar reminder: "CPE Credits Due Next Month."
The contrast couldn't have been more stark – here he was in paradise, while dreading the thought of returning home to sit through hours of monotonous continuing education in some sterile conference room. The familiar weight of professional obligation clashed with the freedom of this moment.
"There has to be a better way," he thought, watching fellow professionals around the pool – accountants, IT specialists, coaches – all escaping their daily grind, yet all facing the same CPE requirements back home.
That's when it hit him: What if CPE training could be this? What if professional development could happen in extraordinary places that inspire creativity and genuine connection? What if learning could feel like an escape?
In that moment, with the warm Mexican waters lapping at the pool's edge, CPEscape was born – a revolutionary approach to continuing education that transforms obligation into opportunity, and training into adventure.
The Problem We Solve
Professional development shouldn't be punishment. Yet for too many of us, that's exactly what traditional CPE feels like – sterile conference rooms, fluorescent lighting, monotone presenters, and slide decks that seem to multiply endlessly. We check our watches, count the minutes, and wonder why learning has to be so disconnected from living.
The traditional CPE industry has forgotten something fundamental: professionals learn best when inspired, engaged, and relaxed. Instead, we've accepted a system that treats continuing education as a box to check rather than an opportunity to grow.
Our Solution
CPEscape flips the script entirely. We believe that the environment shapes the experience, that learning happens best when we step outside our comfort zones, and that professional growth should feel as rewarding as personal adventure.
Imagine earning your required CPE credits while making pasta in a Tuscan kitchen, discussing coaching techniques as you explore ancient cenotes in Mexico, or mastering information security concepts over locally-harvested olive oil and wine. This isn't just education – it's transformation through experience.
We've reimagined continuing professional education as it should be: immersive, engaging, and set in the world's most inspiring locations. Because we believe professionals deserve to learn in environments that spark creativity, foster genuine connections, and remind us why we fell in love with our fields in the first place.
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From Frustration to Revolution: Laney's Mission
As a professional who understands the importance of continuing education but couldn't accept its boring delivery, Laney decided to become the change he wanted to see in the industry.
"I found myself sitting in that pool in Mexico, dreading my upcoming CPE requirements, when I realized I had the power to transform this experience not just for myself, but for professionals everywhere," Laney recalls. "Why should we separate our professional growth from the joy of discovery and adventure?"
This question became a mission. As a digital nomad who had experienced the transformative power of learning in inspiring environments, Laney set out to create educational experiences that professionals would look forward to rather than endure.
The journey wasn't simple. It meant personally scouting locations across Italy and Mexico, building relationships with local experts, and meticulously designing curricula that would satisfy certification requirements while integrating seamlessly with cultural experiences. It meant reimagining every aspect of professional education from the ground up.
"When you're in a beautiful villa in Tuscany or an oceanfront retreat in Akumal, your mind opens in ways it simply can't in a standard classroom," Laney explains. "The conversations are richer, the connections more meaningful, and the learning sticks because it's tied to extraordinary experiences."
This isn't just business for Laney – it's a revolution in how we approach professional development, one transformative retreat at a time.
Our Commitment
At CPEscape, we're committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences that meet certification requirements for professional coaching (ICPC2, ICF, EMCC, Association for Coaching), technology (ISC2, Microsoft, Cisco, Comptia, GCP, AWS), project management (PMP), accounting & finance, healthcare, and education.
Every retreat includes comprehensive training, luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, and unforgettable cultural experiences. We handle everything except your travel, so you can focus on learning and living fully in these extraordinary settings.
Join us for an educational experience you'll never forget – where professional development feels like the adventure it should be.
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