The reality behind the myths about e-Learning
There’s much interest in e-learning these days, but does it work? What does genuine e-Learning look like, and what does it deliver?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- ‘Live online training’ and ‘The Virtual Classroom’ – not e-Learning
- ‘On-Demand Lectures’ – not e-Learning
- Genuine e-Learning is different
- What to Expect from a Modern e-Learning Course
- Why L&D Executives like us
- Why our Learners (Students) like us
WHAT’S PROMOTED AS e-LEARNING IS OFTEN NOT e-LEARNING
What should you expect from a well-designed, well-developed, and well-delivered e-Learning Course? e-Learning had a bad reputation—and it was mostly justified. Let’s take a look at some recent headline offerings …
‘Live online training’ and ‘The Virtual Classroom’ – Not e-Learning
Here, we have a standard lecture with a camera turned on for live streaming. There is no opportunity to ask questions or opportunity to review. It is very dull, with no learner engagement. We don’t consider this to be e-learning.
‘On-Demand Lectures’ – Not e-Learning
It is the same as Live Online Training, except that they recorded it this time. The lack of variety in content can be very boring. Again, there is no learner engagement. We don’t consider this to be e-learning either.
Genuine e-Learning is different
Today’s online e-learning courses are usually a match for, and in some ways even superior to, conventional training. One of the main reasons is that they can consistently deliver high-quality lessons without depending on a presenter or tutor. Advances in technology have enabled e-learning to grow exponentially. We will examine e-learning features in this article, which we hope will help you identify ‘the genuine article’ in online training.
In designing and developing our online auditor training courses, we conducted extensive research on the strengths and weaknesses of e-learning and considered the modern understanding of Adult Education.
Whether internal auditor or lead auditor training was involved, we set out to produce attractive, engaging courses suited to adult learners. Definitely not the traditional classroom, instructor-led approach – instead of an approach where knowledge and skills are built up, layer upon layer, almost without the Learner being consciously aware of the process.
deGRANDSON’S 4-TIER APPROACH TO ONLINE ISO AUDITOR TRAINING
The image below illustrates deGRANDSON’s approach when facilitating online ISO auditor training.
Tier 1: the Lesson
Here, you are provided with the facts, processes, and procedures included in the Lesson.
Tier 2: the Frequently Asked Questions
In this Tier, you will find many ‘what-if’ questions to reinforce what you have learned by exploring its practical application.
Tier 3: the Quiz
This Tier further deepens your understanding of the Lesson by posing a series of questions that challenge your grasp of its content.
Tier 4: Scenarios
In this final Tier, you will learn to apply the skills and knowledge you gained in the preceding three tiers. The various short- and long-term scenarios presented are unique to e-learning with deGRANDSON Global and help bridge the gap between classroom theory and the practical application and challenges of face-to-face auditing.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A MODERN e-LEARNING COURSE
Before proceeding to our list of reasons why our e-learning system works, we need to state some critical assumptions that apply to all of our online ISO Auditor Training Courses.
These are that…
- e-Learning courses are well-designed, developed, and delivered, having regard to the needs of adult learners.
- Courses are designed for delivery over a wide variety of operating systems and computing devices.
- Courses are delivered via a modern learning management system (LMS), which maintains detailed records of learners’ progress and results, and can also provide instruction across a wide variety of operating systems and computing devices.
WHY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVES LIKE US
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Self-paced learning: Fit the Course around your busy schedule. Complete the Course as time allows. Study anywhere/anytime you have broadband access—at work, at home, and while traveling (with Wi-Fi).
Delivery at a time and place of your choosing. Our courses can be delivered in a formal training environment or taken as self-study courses, as and when time and other resources allow.
Accessible worldwide on the Internet
Platform–independent: Any Windows or Apple OS on any PC Workstation or other desktop, notebook, tablet, or handheld device with internet access can access all features.
In-company Courses with no minimum number of learners
A deterrent to running in-company courses is the difficulty of finding enough Learners to justify the cost. No problem! Just use your Training Room with a minimum of one Learner (see item 3)
Use in a Training Room environment
In any training room with internet access, you can enjoy the benefits of a disciplined approach – set a schedule to ensure learners devote uninterrupted, quality time to their auditor training.
Courses are published in HTML5 formats and presented in a browser. During a Lesson, you can switch from one device to another.
Say you start a Lesson on your PC at work. You can continue the Lesson from where you stopped, on a tablet device on the bus or train home, and then finish it on your Notebook after dinner.
Courses delivered through an established LMS service
No software installation is required: You can log in to your Course from any internet browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Firefox). So anytime, anywhere, when you have some quiet time, you can use your PC, Notebook, Tablet, or similar device to continue your e-learning course.
We utilize an award-winning LMS service to deliver our courses, ensuring uninterrupted availability worldwide and a glitch-free experience.
Integrate into your own LMS
Using Inquisiq’s prize-winning expertise in our LMS service, we can integrate our Courses into your LMS and incorporate your course credit system, logo, and other branding elements, if you wish.
Experiential learning-based Courses
Adults learn best by experiencing and understanding the significance of what they are learning.
This is the approach we use for all our Courses. Dozens of scenarios in each Course allow the Learner to participate in ‘real’ audits.
Experienced auditors will tell you that it is only by practicing your audit skills that you really understand how to interpret and apply the Standard’s requirements.
Multi-layered approach: The Learner builds up their knowledge and skills progressively, layer upon layer, as they progress through the Course—a more rewarding experience for the effort invested.
And these audit experiences are built into our Courses.
Scalable Certification
Extend the Grade (Internal Auditor to Lead Auditor) and/or Scope (for example, add ISO 13485 and ISO 27001 Standards) as and when you need them.
No Expiry Date
The validity of our Certificates is not limited. Auditor competency is not based solely on certificates. Auditing is a practical skill and a practice that builds and maintains competency.
Certificates expire periodically when standards change. Here, we offer Conversion Courses and then re-issue Certificates for the new or revised Standard.
Inexpensive
At a fraction of the conventional course cost, savings of up to 60% are common when travel and accommodation costs are factored in. Additionally, there is a reduction in work time loss.
No examination charges: All of our courses incorporate certification examinations. There is no additional charge involved.
Certificates are available for printing instantly upon successful completion of the examinations.
Corporate Discounts
Discounts of up to 25% are available.
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WHY OUR LEARNERS (STUDENTS) LIKE US
Self-paced learning
Fit the Course around your busy schedule
Complete the Course as time allows
Study anywhere/anytime you have broadband access – at work, at home, and while traveling (with Wi-fi)
24/7 Tutor Support
You’ll never get stuck in a Lesson. We provide expert support free-of-charge.
Inexpensive
At a fraction of conventional course cost, ISO Auditor Certification is a significant boost to your Resume/CV.
No travel and accommodation expenses
Use in a Training Room environment
In any training room with internet access, you can enjoy the benefits of a disciplined approach – set a schedule to ensure learners devote uninterrupted, quality time to their auditor training.
Certification (individuals)
In a job transition? Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market.
Get immediate results regarding job promotions, higher salaries, and new job opportunities.
Invest in your career/expertise and demand ‘top dollar.’
Earn a promotion.
Achieve increased proficiency.
Demonstrate professional and personal accomplishments.
Certification (employers)
Employees perfect and share new techniques and emerging technologies with their peers.
Certification is an investment in the organization’s future that will be repaid over and over.
Knowledgeable employees assure product and service quality.
Certified employees indicate organizational excellence.
Certification (Certification Bodies)
Objective evidence of the aptitude, expertise, and skills of candidate auditors
Compliance with the requirements of ISO 17021:2015
Just add auditing experience to demonstrate complete competence
Avoid unnecessary training costs
Web-based Product – platform-independent
Accessible worldwide on the Internet
Platform–independent: Any Windows or Apple OS on any PC Workstation or other desktop, notebook, tablet, or handheld device with internet access can access all features.
Scalable Certification
Extend the Grade (Internal Auditor to Lead Auditor) and/or Scope (for example, add ISO 45001 to ISO 27001 Standards) as and when you need them.
Extension Courses
Do you need to add new Standards to your skillset? With e-learning, you have options you can customize to suit your individual needs.
There is no need to take full standard courses that likely include much you don’t need to know or already know.
Re-Certification Courses
As and when new versions of the Standards covered by your Scope are published, we will offer you an upgrade Conversion Course and, upon successful completion, an Auditor Certificate against the new Standard.
The Scenarios
Not practical with conventional courses – no time.
Dozens of scenarios allow you to participate in ‘real’ audits.
Experienced auditors will tell you that it is only by practicing your audit skills that you really understand how to interpret and apply the Standard’s requirements.
And here, these audit experiences are built into your Course.
No software installation is needed.
The need to download software has been an IT Security concern with other providers. But not with deGRANDSON Global.
You can log in to your Course using any web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.). And so anytime, anywhere, when you have some quiet time, you can use your PC, Notebook, Tablet, or similar device to continue your e-learning course.
Courses delivered in your browser for total flexibility
During a Lesson, you can switch from one device to another.
Say you start a Lesson on your PC at work. You can continue the Lesson from where you stopped on a tablet device on the bus or train home and then finish it on your Notebook after dinner.
30 plus Lessons per Course
Compact lesson lengths (typically 15 to 30 minutes) minimize download sizes for faster service, even with poor broadband speeds.
Variety of Payment Options, including installment payments
All financial transactions are processed through PayPal – credit and debit cards as well as PayPal accounts – for total security. Only the PayPal service knows your financial details
We also accept payment via Stripe, SEPA, and other popular payment methods.
Payment in four installments is available for most Courses.
Experiential learning
Adults learn best by experiencing and understanding the significance of what they are learning. We use this approach for all of our Courses.
Multi-layered approach
As you go through the Course, you progressively build up your knowledge and skills, layer upon layer. This is a more rewarding experience for the effort you put in.
Plenty of practical exercises
With many scenarios and opportunities to generate findings and professionally write non-conformance/ non-compliance reports, you will gain practical experience in applying the skills and knowledge you have acquired.
Connected to Facebook and LinkedIn
See what others say about our courses on our social media sites.
Courses delivered through an established LMS service
We utilize an award-winning LMS service to deliver our courses, ensuring uninterrupted availability worldwide.
e-Learning is now mature
Learning from the challenges that early students of our e-learning courses have encountered has allowed us to refine our structure and content to a much higher professional standard.
Delivery at a time and place of your choosing
Our courses can be delivered in a formal training environment (your company training room) or taken as self-study courses as and when time and other resources allow.
No examination charges
This applies to all of our courses that incorporate certification examinations, as all Courses include two attempts at each Module Examination. There is no additional charge for your Certificate either.
No examination deadlines
You don’t have to wait for fixed examination dates.
Take the exams at the end of each course module.
Get your Certificate immediately upon successful completion – No Waiting!
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