News stories from Virtual College by Netex in 2015

Virtual College online course addresses rise in self-harm in young people

Virtual College by Netex | 17 Dec 2015

Online training specialist, Virtual College, has created a new course ‘Self-harm and suicidal thoughts in children and young people’ for professionals who come into contact with children or young people.

Online learning scores at Trust’s POD Awards

Virtual College by Netex | 03 Dec 2015

The POD Awards (Positively Different Staff Awards) are held annually by South Staffordshire & Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust’s Learning and Leadership Development team, working with Virtual College, won the coveted ‘Chris Holley’ award for innovation .

Virtual College forms new business partnership with global food and drink publisher

Virtual College by Netex | 02 Dec 2015

Ilkley-based Virtual College has joined forces with global publisher, William Reed Business Media, to help plug the skills gap in the food sector.

Virtual College wins E-learning development company of the year gold at E-Learning Awards

Virtual College by Netex | 26 Nov 2015

Virtual College’s Gold Award for E-learning development company of the year was in recognition of its position at the forefront of developing collaborative, customer-focused e-learning for organisations across the UK for the last 20 years.

Virtual College staff celebrate 20 year anniversary

Virtual College by Netex | 10 Nov 2015

Over 200 staff, partners and friends celebrated Virtual College’s 20 year anniversary at the Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley.

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust first to reach gold training standard

Virtual College by Netex | 11 Oct 2015

The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust are the first to be presented with a Gold Certificate of Achievement by Virtual College in recognition of the high level of engagement achieved by their staff in National Patient Safety Suite learning.

Virtual College online course promotes understanding of how to deal with human trafficking

Virtual College by Netex | 24 Sep 2015

A new online course, ‘Trafficking, Exploitation and Modern Slavery,’ has been developed to help support professionals’ and individuals’ understanding of human trafficking.

Virtual College shortlisted in four eLearning Award categories

Virtual College by Netex | 10 Sep 2015

Now in its 20th year of operation, Virtual College is celebrating after being shortlisted in four eLearning award categories, including an ‘outstanding contribution’ nomination for founder and CEO, Rod Knox.

Virtual College commissioned by the Government to create forced marriage online learning

Virtual College by Netex | 23 Aug 2015

To support professionals dealing with forced marriage in the course of their work and quickly improve general awareness, the government has commissioned online learning specialist, Virtual College, to produce a new e-learning package.

Technology placed at the heart of patient safety training at national awards

Virtual College by Netex | 19 Jul 2015

The Patient Safety Awards, which recognise outstanding practice across healthcare, took place in Birmingham this month. Virtual College sponsored the Education and Training in Patient Safety Award and was invited to be on the judging panel to represent the important role technology and online training plays in the healthcare sector.

Virtual College to launch careers guidance resources for schools at Digital Education Show

Virtual College by Netex | 23 Jun 2015

Virtual College supports learning technology drive within Learning Futures Programme

Virtual College by Netex | 02 Jun 2015

Virtual College supports pioneering programme at community arts charity

Virtual College by Netex | 12 May 2015

Virtual College on judging panel for 'Education and Training in Patient Safety’

Virtual College by Netex | 06 May 2015

Virtual College donating percentage of turnover to children’s charities

Virtual College by Netex | 17 Mar 2015

Virtual College’s Digital Marketplace presence benefits its public sector customers

Virtual College by Netex | 01 Mar 2015

Virtual College announces partnership with chamber of commerce to boost training in Yorkshire

Virtual College by Netex | 09 Feb 2015

The Trading Standards Institute and Virtual College launch new online course to help businesses selling age-restricted goods stay legal

Virtual College by Netex | 08 Feb 2015

Virtual College to demonstrate ease of online learning adoption at Learning Technologies 2015

Virtual College by Netex | 21 Jan 2015

Virtual College’s online training course tackles management of diabetes in pregnancy

Virtual College by Netex | 08 Jan 2015