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Active IQ SHUTTERSTOCK / DUSAN PETKOVIC
+44 (0)1480 467950 https://activeiq.co.uk Key contact Jenny Patrickson Managing director jenny@activeiq.co.uk Training has adapted significantly to move online this year. We made changes to both delivery and assessment methodology, to ensure training can continue from home. To support those delivering qualifications online we also created a wide range of e-manuals and launched a whole raft of digital support services. We’ve learned that the true value of learning digitally is that when people learn at their own pace and in their own time, they can achieve fantastic results. Greater understanding within our sector of the potential for digital delivery and assessment could prove valuable in tackling a number of the learning and development challenges we face. There’s no denying that both the market and the way we learn has changed forever as a result of
The industry has pulled together fantastically well and I’d like to see that shared trust and respect prevail Jenny Patrickson COVID-19. Looking to the future, we believe the best solutions will be hybrid in approach – combining effective and high-quality online programmes, utilising flipped classrooms with time spent face-to-face in a classroom and on the fitness facility floor.
We need to ensure everyone feels supported and has the right skills to both train and teach in a digital world, as it’s certainly here to stay. This year has given us the opportunity to take stock, update, improve and future-proof our services. It’s also shown the power of collaborating with like-minded, openminded organisations and individuals. We’ve been working more closely than ever before with other awarding organisations, the Federation of Awarding Bodies, Ofqual, the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education and CIMSPA to ensure the best interests of our many training partners, learners and leisure employers. This industry has pulled together fantastically well and I’d like to see that shared trust and respect prevail.
We’re offering bite-sized training modules free of charge, covering nutrition, online PT and mental toughness Dan Rees Premier Global NASM +44 (0)203 4680990 www.premierglobal.co.uk Key contact Dan Rees Managing director dan.rees@ascendlearning.com
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As the world plunged into lockdown, we already had a fully operational live learning platform. This meant, when people were ordered to self-isolate at home, they were still able to access and complete our training courses. Individuals who suddenly found themselves with more time on their hands due to a lost commute or being furloughed were able to commit time to learning and development. Training providers need to quickly adapt their offer to cater for the ever changing needs of the market. This will ensure the workforce is continually being joined by individuals who possess the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed. The pandemic has highlighted the value of live learning through a digital
platform. The effects of this pandemic will be with us for many months yet and as we face more lockdowns and physical distancing measures, it’s important the workforce is able to continue to develop skills and knowledge. We’ve been offering a range of services to support learning and development – in addition to running regular webinars, we’ve created a suite of bite-sized training modules covering a range of topics, including nutrition, online PT, mental toughness and functional training. We’re offering these free of charge, while also developing classes to address new needs – for example, a CIMSPAaccredited Virtual Coaching Specialism (NASM-VCS), has been designed to help PTs build resilient digital businesses.