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Welcome to the Virtual College August Newsletter

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This edition is packed with valuable insights and updates designed to empower your professional journey. We’re excited to share a compelling case study that highlights our innovative approach to the challenges brought to us by Mount Green Housing Association. Additionally, don’t miss our training updates, where you’ll find the latest resources to enhance your skills. Finally, dive into our new blog post, where we give some tips to ensure that all employees receive the necessary knowledge.

 

Helping Mount Green Housing Association Cut Administrative Hours by Over 50%

Mount Green Housing Association faced a challenge: training 40 staff members in a timely, efficient manner. Their face-to-face training was unsustainable, taking up to a year for all staff to become compliant - a timeline that was simply too long. We helped them to implement an intuitive Learning Management System (LMS) that enabled staff to complete core training anytime, anywhere.

Click here to read the case study in full.

You Talked, We Listened: Course Updates

We've been listening closely to your feedback, and we're excited to announce that we've re-released a selection of courses with some valuable updates! Your insights have been instrumental in shaping these improvements, ensuring that our content meets your needs and expectations even better.

Thank you for helping us enhance your learning experience - these updated courses are now live and ready for you to explore.

Courses updated include:

Level 2 Food Safety & HygieneandLevel 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Retail -Wording throughout the courses were revised, ensuring the language is clearer and more accessible.

Food Allergy Awareness Training -Allergen information updated, customers now have access to the most accurate and up-to-date ingredient information.

Slips and Trips: Advanced -A "Next" button was added to the front page of the course, making it easier for learners to progress through the material.

Other courses updated: Barista Training, Child Exploitation and Extra-familial Harm, Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Manufacturing and more.

NEW BLOG ARTICLE: Centralising Your Training with a Learning Management System (LMS)

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficient and consistent training is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by centralising your training efforts using a Learning Management System (LMS). An LMS can streamline the delivery, tracking, and management of training programs, ensuring that all employees receive the necessary knowledge. We’ve put together some tips on how you can centralise your training with an LMS.

Read the whole article here

NEW Women in Leadership Podcasts Available Now

Did you know that a huge 74% of people use podcasts to learn? We're thrilled to launch our latest podcast series, "Women in Leadership," where we dive deep into the challenges, opportunities, and triumphs of women leaders across various industries. Now more than ever, the world needs diverse voices and perspectives at the helm, and empowering women in leadership roles is crucial to driving innovation, fostering inclusive cultures, and creating sustainable change.

Episode Line-up:

  1. Women in Leadership: Motivation and Purpose
     
  2. Women in Leadership: Leading with Vision and Inspiring Others
     
  3. Women in Leadership: Networking and Connecting
     
  4. Women in Leadership: Navigating Challenges and Obstacles
     
  5. Women in Leadership: Building Confidence

 

These exclusive podcasts are available to our training subscription customers, offering an in-depth learning experience to help you or your team grow. If you’re not yet a subscriber and want to unlock this valuable content, learn more below or get in touch with us today to learn about our offerings.

Get in touch with your account manager for more information on how to access your podcast library.

Have You Thought About a Training Subscription?

A training subscription is a smart investment, offering you access to an ever-expanding course library, endless learning opportunities, and exceptional value for money. With hundreds of podcasts and flexible licensing options, you can tailor your learning experience to fit your budget over the next 12 months.

If you'd like to learn more, click here, or you can speak to us today.