https://learningnews.comWed, 14 Jun 2017 17:40:38 GMTLearning News RSS Generatorhttps://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.pnghttps://learningnews.comLearning News144144Learning Newsenhttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2016/the-training-foundation-announces-collaboration-with-the-british-institute-for-learning-developmentThu, 08 Sep 2016 13:50:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2016/the-training-foundation-announces-collaboration-with-the-british-institute-for-learning-developmentThe Training Foundation, under the TAP (Training Accreditation Programme) has developed a wholly online, tutor-supported set of International Qualifications, offered by the Institute from 1st September 2016.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2016/the-training-foundation-tap-training-receives-second-queens-award-for-enterpriseinnovationThu, 21 Apr 2016 08:22:20 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2016/the-training-foundation-tap-training-receives-second-queens-award-for-enterpriseinnovationPeter Cheese, CEO of the CIPD, commented in his welcome to the March 2016 issue of People Management, that innovation is urgently needed...we are delighted and proud to announce on this very special day, HRH The Queen's 90th birthday, that The Training Foundation has received the most prestigious business award in the UK for a second time - a Queen's Award for Enterprise for 'Innovation in the Quality Assurance of Learning & Development'. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/coldharbour-systems-part-of-civica-group-presented-with-tap-partner-shield-for-commitment-to-qualityMon, 14 Dec 2015 16:25:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/coldharbour-systems-part-of-civica-group-presented-with-tap-partner-shield-for-commitment-to-qualityOn Wednesday the 9th of December Coldharbour Systems, part of Civica Group, was presented with a TAP® (Training Accreditation Programme) Partners shield in recognition of their “commitment to quality assurance in learning and development.”]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/the-training-foundation-launches-new-tap-matrix-approach-to-subject-matter-expert-trainingWed, 02 Dec 2015 09:22:09 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/the-training-foundation-launches-new-tap-matrix-approach-to-subject-matter-expert-trainingSubject Matter Experts (SMEs) are increasingly being used to support the delivery of training, as Learning & Development teams continue to face budgetary pressures to downsize and deliver more. However, SMEs are often ignored when it comes to professional development in training delivery skills, primarily due to the fact that line managers are under pressure not to release them for training and face budgetary constraints. The Training Foundation has developed a simple, effective and practical solution to this issue, which includes a one day programme giving SMEs critical TAP delivery skills. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/computershare-presented-with-tap-gold-partner-trophy-for-commitment-to-quality-assurance-in-learningMon, 30 Nov 2015 10:32:15 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/computershare-presented-with-tap-gold-partner-trophy-for-commitment-to-quality-assurance-in-learningBristol’s Computershare (ASX: CPU) was today presented with a trophy in recognition of its “commitment to quality assurance in learning and development.” Partner status is only granted to organisations that commit to the robust 'Queen's Award for Innovation - winning, skills-based, assessable TAP methodologies for learning.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/new-global-director-for-policing-appointed-at-the-training-foundationThu, 05 Nov 2015 11:04:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/new-global-director-for-policing-appointed-at-the-training-foundationThe Training Foundation is delighted to welcome David Annets, who joined the team as Global Director for the Policing sector on 2 November 2015. David comes with a fantastic pedigree, with over 30 years in Policing, the last four of which have been spent in Learning & Development closely associated to the College of Policing Ryton and delivering senior management & leadership programmes across the globe.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/the-training-foundation-gains-approval-as-an-employer-nominated-provider-to-the-national-skills-acadThu, 22 Oct 2015 13:52:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/the-training-foundation-gains-approval-as-an-employer-nominated-provider-to-the-national-skills-acadThe Training Foundation has been approved by the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) as an Employer Nominated Training Provider. NSAN has welcomed TAP’s inclusion as an Employer Nominated Approved Provider and recommends TAP, as they firmly believe that the quality of employee training is crucial to the sector’s success in addressing the skills challenges the sector is facing for the planned nuclear programme. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/the-british-institute-for-learning-development-aligns-membership-to-the-tap-ld-qualifications-framMon, 28 Sep 2015 15:24:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2015/the-british-institute-for-learning-development-aligns-membership-to-the-tap-ld-qualifications-framThe British Institute for Learning & Development, the Awarding Body for all Certificates and Diplomas issued under the Training Accreditation Programme (TAP®), has announced that from 1st Oct 2015 all applicants for professional grades of BILD membership will be required to hold a TAP Qualification. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/the-british-institute-for-learning-development-expands-its-recognition-of-tap-qualifications-for-prFri, 25 Jul 2014 12:27:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/the-british-institute-for-learning-development-expands-its-recognition-of-tap-qualifications-for-prThe British Institute for Learning & Development (The BILD) announces an expanded, long-term agreement with The Training Foundation, operator of the Training Accreditation Programme (TAP®). TAP® is The BILD’s recommended Qualifications and Continuing Professional Development Programme for L&D professionals.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/the-tap-e-qual-programme-is-launched-enabling-e-learning-designs-to-be-quality-assuredFri, 30 May 2014 10:55:28 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/the-tap-e-qual-programme-is-launched-enabling-e-learning-designs-to-be-quality-assuredThe e-QUAL Programme development followed from collaboration with NHS Wales and Academi Wales and a case study outlining the successful pilot programme may be viewed on the TAP website. Following feedback from the pilot, the TAP e-QUAL Programme is now launched. It will be relevant to any organisation which is resourcing self-study e-Learning modules, whether designed and developed internally or externally. Based on the TAP e-Learning Design Guidelines, e-QUAL is an integrated Programme which (a) provides skills training to enable content development that meets the Guidelines and (b) trains delegates in an objective assessment methodology, leading to TAP Certified e-QUAL Assessor status. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/nick-mitchell-founder-of-the-uks-leading-train-the-trainer-programme-explains-why-tap-is-uniqueWed, 19 Feb 2014 14:03:48 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/nick-mitchell-founder-of-the-uks-leading-train-the-trainer-programme-explains-why-tap-is-uniqueIn November 2013, the 25,000th TAP® Certificate was awarded and to mark this milestone Nick Mitchell, who founded TAP® in 1998, was interviewed by TrainingSuccess.TV. He was asked: ‘What makes TAP® different from other train the trainer programmes?’]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/the-training-foundation-partners-with-the-onlinetvgroup-to-launch-the-first-online-tv-channel-for-thThu, 06 Feb 2014 10:19:43 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/the-training-foundation-partners-with-the-onlinetvgroup-to-launch-the-first-online-tv-channel-for-thThe OnlineTVGroup has launched www.TrainingSuccess.tv, the first online TV Channel exclusively for the UK training sector, in association with The Training Foundation (www.tap-training.com) and supported by the British Institute for Learning & Development (www.thebild.org). ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/launching-tap-academy-for-ld-professionalsTue, 28 Jan 2014 10:39:41 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2014/launching-tap-academy-for-ld-professionalsThe Training Foundation has announced the launch of TAP Academy www.tapacademy.com, its brand new online learning portal for Learning and Development Professionals undertaking TAP (the Training Accreditation Programme) Qualifications.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2013/the-british-institute-for-learning-development-to-recognise-tap-qualifications-for-professional-memWed, 02 Oct 2013 10:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2013/the-british-institute-for-learning-development-to-recognise-tap-qualifications-for-professional-memThe British Institute for Learning & Development (The BILD) announces a formal partnership agreement with The Training Foundation, owner of the Training Accreditation Programme (TAP®). The parties will collaborate on a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the professional skills and status of L&D practitioners on a global basis.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2010/uk-employee-engagement-remains-low-because-employers-are-focusing-on-the-wrong-things,-claims-white-paperThu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2010/uk-employee-engagement-remains-low-because-employers-are-focusing-on-the-wrong-things,-claims-white-paperThe Rules of Engagement white paper can be accessed at www.trainingfoundation.com. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/the-bild-and-the-training-foundation-complete-the-uks-most-extensive-survey-of-qualified-learning-and-development-practitionersMon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/the-bild-and-the-training-foundation-complete-the-uks-most-extensive-survey-of-qualified-learning-and-development-practitionersThe British Institute for Learning & Development (the BILD) and The Training Foundation have collaborated to complete what is believed to be the UK's most extensive survey of qualified L&D practitioners. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/tap-the-key-for-bt-expediteWed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/tap-the-key-for-bt-expediteSally Taylor, Head of Client Training at BT Expedite says: 'When we display a slide that says our trainers have a TAP qualification, we're demonstrating to our clients that they are in safe hands. TAP provides a rigorous structure for course design and endorsement of high standards of training delivery, which gives clients and our staff the confidence that we know what we are doing.']]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/candy-sweetens-the-blend-for-the-nhsMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/candy-sweetens-the-blend-for-the-nhsOn February 10th a capacity audience of over sixty Education, Training and Development specialists from the NHS attended an event at The Training Foundation to learn more about blended learning, to find out about the TAP Learning System and to hear a presentation from Professor Philip Candy, Director of Education, Training and Development for the National Health Service's National Programme for Information Technology (Connecting for Health).]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/capita-learning-development-achieves-silver-tap-partner-statusSat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/capita-learning-development-achieves-silver-tap-partner-statusAnother major UK learning provider has announced a policy commitment to the TAP® Learning System, the UK’s leading training skills certification programme, administered by The Training Foundation. Under the requirements of the TAP® Partners programme, organisations commit to utilise the services of TAP-qualified learning and development specialists.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/tap-lessons-in-blended-learning-made-in-nesc-capableFri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-training-foundation/2009/tap-lessons-in-blended-learning-made-in-nesc-capableAlison Wright is E-learning Programme Manager within NHS Education South Central's Quality, Practice Learning Team. In this new case study she explains why the TAP Certificate in Blended Learning perfectly matched NESC's aspirations to move from a position of patchy, undeveloped provision to a far more coherent, integrated approach to the exploitation of new learning technologies. ]]>