LEARNING CHAMPIONS – TAKING YOUR ORGANISATION FORWARD
Learning Champions is a fully funded project running until December, 2010 which allows businesses to select a member of staff to become the in-house source of advice on training, development and funding.
The next programme at West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds commences on 10th March 2009 with half day workshop sessions held between 0930 and 1300 as follows:-
| Module 1: | 10th March 2009: | The Business Case for Training |
| Module 2: | 21st April 2009: | Training Needs Analysis |
| Module 3: | 19th May 2009: | Learning Styles and Training Methods/Plans |
| Module 4: | 23rd June 2009: | Evaluation of Training |
The Course Objectives include:-
- To understand the role of the Learning Champion
- To recognise the business need for development
- To assess the learning and development needs for the business
- To develop a solution to meet the organisation/individual needs
- To evaluate implemented solutions
The programme is designed to empower a member of the organisation to be recognised as a “champion” of learning and development.
The Programme is flexible in its delivery method and includes:
- Classroom taught sessions
- 1:1 coaching to enable portfolio building
- Approximately 15 hours of self directed study/research
- Access to an on-line support service which contains information on how help can be accessed to secure funding and information on training initiatives taking place across the region
During this time “champions” will build their knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to making training and development more focused and worthwhile. As a result of the development and support provided Learning Champions will feel able and confident to:-
- Explore the development needs of the organisation at any level
- Develop or find solutions to those needs
- Assess the success of any development activities the organisation takes
Following the programme Learning Champions will be invited to join a network of local Champions for ongoing support and will be accredited with a Level 3 OCN qualification.
The ideal Learning Champion:-
- Should show a real interest in the role
- May already be involved in a small way in training and development
- May be part of the HR team, although could come from any department
- Should be in a position to take the role forward in a meaningful way with the backing of management
- Should be able to commit to the time required by the course
- Crucially, they will be a “people” person who has the natural ability to communicate on all levels
The programme is part funded by the European Union through the European Social Fund (ESF) and co-financed by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). It is fully funded for non-unionised small to medium sized enterprises with fewer than 250 staff in the East of England.
A further programme is planned to commence in September 2009.
For further information and advice please contact Linda Dennison on 01284 716387 or via email linda.dennison@wsc.ac.uk
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