By: Val Littlewood

So your company has invested in a learning solution. What should you expect from your learning provider?

Failure to plan is planning to fail.
—Unknown

All the preparation and groundwork completed during the initial stages of the consultation between your company and the learning provider will help to put in place a practical project plan for the successful implementation of the learning program.

Planning a customized e-learning program

a) Understanding the business context
The provider should take into account the strategic priorities of your business and create a customized learning pathway which is tailored to your unique training and skills requirements.

b) Appointing a project team
Your company and the learning provider should each designate members of a project team for ongoing liaison.

c) Setting program goals
The project team should set realistic goals. These will be measured and reviewed periodically once the learning strategy is implemented.

Implementing the e-learning program

“Truly innovative companies know that without execution, their visions and plans will never be realized.”
—SkillSoft May 2010

Executing the plan is really all about building awareness, generating interest, and keeping the channels of communication open. Here are some ways to ensure this:

a) Draw up a schedule for regular follow-up meetings
b) Conduct launch workshop
c) Measure and evaluate project goals

For the corporate e-learning strategy to be successfully aligned with your business objectives it is necessary that your company and the learning provider give ongoing support and commitment to the project, not least during the crucial project planning, implementation and assessment stages.

“(Workplace training)… works best when there is a charter between training suppliers, internal training personnel and learners. Working in true partnership – with ROI central to the solution – is the most effective way to ensure learning is personalised, relevant and delivers maximum value.”
—Francis Marshall

When you choose a learning solution from Laragh Skills we will work with you every step of the way to plan and implement a customized learning program that is tailored to your company’s strategic and training needs.

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