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  • Virtual instructor led training benefits and tips for success

    Melanie Hall - October 6th, 2021

    Virtual instructor led training and traditional face-to-face training have one thing in common: they both require an instructor to deliver a training session live to a group of participants. But the ideal session length, methods of engagement, software and technology needed to ensure the course is a success differs vastly between the two.  Virtual instructor […]

  • Blended learning examples from real training providers

    Melanie Hall - September 22nd, 2021

    Three training providers share blended learning examples from their most successful courses. From face-to-face courses with complementary eLearning modules. To an equal combination of both. To an eLearning-based course composed of podcasts, surveys, quizzes and online evaluations, complemented by a short webinar session. A rise in learning through technology – from Google, to YouTube and […]

  • Blended learning approaches for training companies

    Melanie Hall - September 2nd, 2021

    Blended learning approaches have proved so successful for both training companies and their learners that they are becoming an integral part of long term strategies. But what is blended learning? Why has it seen such a rapid rise in popularity? What are the benefits for training companies and their learners? And what does a blended […]

  • How do you compare training management software?

    Melanie Hall - August 16th, 2021

    When choosing the right software for your business, it’s important to compare training management software to see how the solutions stack-up in terms of price, functionality, customer ratings, reviews, and more. But in an online world that favours advertising and sponsorship, it’s often deep pockets that win out over product performance. So we decided to […]

  • Reduce admin in your business and leadership training organization

    Melanie Hall - May 31st, 2021

    Hey, business and leadership training providers! How’s your week going? Busy? Yeah. Me too.  I’ve been up to my usual tricks – automating thousands of course management processes, managing and storing complex data, and maximizing the impact of training websites. And by “me”, I mean Arlo. Arlo is a training management system that’s designed to […]

  • 9 steps to good learning design

    Melanie Hall - May 20th, 2021

    “I’m not a designer, I’m a teacher. I don’t know what good learning design looks like.” We hear these words often from our network of training providers when we bring up the topic of learning design. We hear this from professional, successful training providers who’ve been in the game a while. They know their subjects […]

  • Course management software for health and safety training providers

    Melanie Hall - May 6th, 2021

    Health and safety training companies have many complex requirements when it comes to course management software. From compliance to reporting and certification, to integrations, they need a solution that ticks a lot of boxes. But when they do find the right solution – they save a ton of time and money on administrative processes. Software, […]

  • Top training magazines for industry news

    Melanie Hall - May 5th, 2021

    Whether you’re a training center, a higher education provider, or a private consultant, it’s important to be across all of the relevant training magazines. Keeping up to date with what’s happening in the industry is important for context, trends, new technologies and staying one step ahead of your competitors. But with so much information out […]

  • Best online course platforms [2022]

    Melanie Hall - May 3rd, 2021

    We’ve canvassed the market for the best online course platforms (aka learning management systems) for training providers, based on functionality and price.  We’ve compared monthly costs (on an annual billing cycle) at a top level plan as they have the most comparison points. Some offer much cheaper plans but are often not fit for purpose […]

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