Our 5-stage solutions methodology will help you build a successful learning program
An Element K Learning Solution provides a client with a holistic approach for addressing specific training program needs. We guarantee the products and services included in our solutions, offering an extensive catalog of e-Learning courses, simulations, virtual labs, and custom content development services for any kind of proprietary training.
Every program has different requirements. While there is no prescribed process for training implementation, we've defined a basic methodology through which Element K delivers learning solutions. These stages are designed to help our customers understand and direct their learning program more effectively, and foster an awareness of the development process.
Whether the program focuses on sales training, skill development, compliance, or a mixture, planning is arguably the most important step in the process. The success of a program often hinges on aligning program goals with business objectives, and determining program metrics.
The core actions during the business analysis stage are:
- Identify business needs
- Determine success measures
- Establish priorities
- Document strategy
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Once the client has defined the training program objectives and goals, Element K then works with key stakeholders and agents to make the program a success. With almost 25 years in the training and development business, we understand learning program best practices and work with clients to ensure that they select a solution that fully meets their business goals. Our capabilities in building and maintaining multi-dimensional learning programs -- for companies such as Citigroup, Microsoft, Accor and Cisco -- provide a record of proven success.
The core actions during the learning solution design stage are:
- Engage stakeholders
- Discuss best practices
- Evaluate alternative options
- Select optimal solution
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After laying the groundwork with careful planning, the training program can move into the Development stage. This includes the review, selection and integration of curriculum and a learning platform.
Our team helps clients determine what portion of the curriculum will be acquired "off-the-shelf," or if content requires custom development by an in-house or 3rd party firm. We also consider the learning delivery platform integration that best suits the specific environment at an organization.
Element K has integrated its learning platform, KnowledgeHub, in scores of customer installations. Customer requirements have driven KnowledgeHub-to-LMS, KnowledgeHub-to-HRIS and KnowledgeHub-to-ERP integrations. We have successfully integrated with every popular LMS, HRIS, and ERP.
The core actions during the development stage are:
- Design and develop courses
- Design and develop learning delivery platform
- Integrate content and technology
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Stage 4: Deliver and Manage
What defines a successful business and IT training program? Often we hear a similar reply from customers – "Ensuring training becomes a part of established work life." But creating the link between work and training is often difficult. This stage focuses on aggregating the proper content and learning platform, creating employee access, and navigating the cultural and communication issues surrounding the adoption of learning within a customer organization.
The core actions during the delivery and manage stage are:
- Provision online learning platform
- Enroll students and assign content
- Establish development paths and communicate learner expectations
- Manage program logistics, registration, and delivery
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Element K understands how student needs will change over time. There is a constant requirement for new curriculum, different modes and blending, and new learning platform functionality. Our clients use this to their advantage, as this evolving content provides incentive for the students to return to the program and build upon their newfound knowledge. We monitor the learning landscape and recommend changes and additions to maximize the effectiveness of your learning program.
Utilizing Managed Learning Services capabilities, Element K can analyze dynamic information, including student utilization, system performance and other established metrics. We then provide proactive recommendations based upon these performance criteria. We provide other back-office services including the creation of standard and ad hoc reports, enrollment and retirement of students. This releases customer staff to focus on core learning program issues and strategies.
The core actions during the delivery and manage stage are:
- Collect and analyze data
- Provide feedback and support for ongoing optimization
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If you have questions about how we can help you build a successful learning program, contact your Element K sales representative.
