ROI Calculations for Technology-Based Learning
It is difficult to imagine a world of learning and development without technology, and investment in technology continues to grow at astonishing rates. Its growth is inevitable and its use is predestined. But these investments attract attention from executives who...
The USI and Reporting Requirements
Each time your students complete nationally recognised training, you must collect and verify their Unique Student Identifier (USI) before you can confer a qualification or statement of attainment. When you submit your data according to the new VET data collection...
Achieving Business Alignment
By Dr Patti Phillips Today’s business community, and particularly the talent development community, are relying more on analytics to make decisions about programs and projects than ever before. Yet many people still ask: How do we ensure the right measures...
Tips for Success as a Mentor
If you want to succeed as a mentor, first seek to understand yourself and others. —John C. Maxwell There are many types and styles of mentoring, from the traditional “mentor” and “mentee” approach to mentoring partnerships across the generations. However,...
Program Objectives (Part 2)
Level 2 Learning ObjectivesThere is increased interest in evaluating the acquisition of knowledge and skills. These drivers include growth in the number of learning organizations, emphasis being placed on intellectual capital, and increased use of certifications as a discriminator in the selection process....
Program Objectives (Part 1)
Program objectives are the fundamental basis for evaluation. Program objectives drive the design and development of the program and define how to measure success. Program objectives define what the program is intended to do and how to measure participant achievement...
Communication Key to Engagement
How’s your company doing? Are employees happy — really? Many organisations are struggling to develop a culture that’s compelling enough to engage and retain their talent. A 2012 Gallup study of workplaces in 140 countries found 87 percent of workers are...
How Much Is Digital Illiteracy Costing Your RTO?
In spite (or perhaps because) of rapid and ongoing technological advances, many individuals today are inadequately prepared to leverage available tools and technologies to communicate and collaborate with their colleagues and external stakeholders. Traditionally, the Digital Divide was about access...
Clauses 1.1 – 1.4
What this Standard means for your RTO – The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 requires that RTOs comply with the...
Why Measure Impact and ROI of your Training?
In recent years, we have witnessed change in organisational accountability, especially toward investment in training, programs, and projects. Employers and government are concerned about the value of their investment on vocational education and training. Today, this concern translates into financial...