Abstract
The last six years have seen an increasing interest in the use of online technologies for delivering training in the UK, as employers recognize that these technologies can offer a more economic and flexible training package that can be tailored to the priorities of a company and its employees. This article explores the development of the Certificate in Online Learning course, a course developed by an academic organization, The Sheffield College, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment. The article considers the way in which the strengths and experience of the partners have been brought together to build a new and robust course, based on sound pedagogical principles, that addresses the needs of corporate trainers in the development and delivery of online training. In addition, the article examines the role of the Open College Network, the accrediting body for the course, in ensuring its continued development.
Highlights
The last six years have seen an increasing interest in the use of online technologies for delivering training in the UK, as employers recognize that these technologies can offer a more economic and flexible training package that can be tailored to the priorities of a company and its employees
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for those involved in human resource management in the UK
The CIPD has more than 18,000 members throughout the UK and Ireland, and asserts that “a qualification from us is the passport to a career in people management and development and is highly valued by employers” and that “we are committed to developing and promoting best practice to meet the ever-changing needs of our profession and our members
Summary
Julia Duggleby: Winner of the year LSDA Practitioner Award for Technology & Innovation in Education - Quality in Staff Development for Information & Learning Technology. Dave Pickersgill: Highly commended LSDA Practitioner Award for Technology and Innovation in Education - Web Design & Application
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