Learning & development
Discover how eLearning can revolutionize your compliance and development training by being engaging, interactive, and accessible, ensuring your workforce reaps the full benefits of modern learning methods.
Long gone are the days of 2-day training sessions in a hotel conference room, and we have eLearning to thank for that. Yes, in-person training is still crucial for specialist topics. However, regarding most of your compliance and development training, eLearning may be the more efficient option.
In fact, research shows that eLearning can reduce the time needed to learn a subject by 40% to 60%, and it’s been proven that eLearning can increase retention by as much as 50%!
So, what are you waiting for? Go source some eLearning!
Well, not so fast. Not all eLearning is equal.
See, for your workforce to truly reap the rewards of eLearning as their mode of training, whether it’s mandatory compliance or career development, there are three things you need to keep top of mind:
Engaging. Interactive. Accessible.
Your eLearning must be engaging enough to keep your learners’ attention to the course at hand and build an appetite for pursuing their development beyond mandatory training. Your eLearning experiences should be interactive to help your learners retain information through practical tasks. Above all, your courses must be accessible to ensure all participants have equal access to the learning they need.
That may sound like a lot to consider; however, the good news is that the right eLearning partner builds this into every eLearning experience they design.
We know this because we promise this to every customer who chooses Kallidus OTS as its content provider.
At Kallidus, we know that not all learners are motivated by the same things. That’s why we help you drive learner engagement through smart learning design. Our scenario-led, interactive learning experiences drive behavior change for learners at all stages and phases.
The Kallidus OTS team stands out for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. At the heart of this award-winning design team is Learning Designer Brett Gillman, whose vision and leadership have significantly influenced the team’s success.
Introducing an iterative, team-based learning design process ensured that diverse inputs and ideas are synthesized into innovative course concepts. A collaborative approach improves design efficiency and increases learner engagement, as evidenced by the impressive PSAT score of 83.5%.
The team’s dedication to accessibility is foundational to the OTS design philosophy. When Learning Designer Brett Gillman joined Kallidus, he prioritized accessibility. He worked closely with the product team to create a responsive course player, ensuring that all courses are 100% accessible. His commitment to inclusivity was highlighted when he redesigned course elements to better support screen readers, significantly improving the learning experience for visually impaired users.
The team has always remained at the forefront of originality and innovation. The first course Brett introduced when he joined Kallidus was on emotional intelligence. Brett introduced a new branching interaction that allowed him to realize his design to put the learner in the middle of critical situations, prompting the learner to choose the direction of real-life video conversations, resulting in successes and failures. Brett’s innovative designs offered learners a safe environment to fail and learn through their journeys, and this has been carried out through all designs.
The most recent course design leveraged AI for the course build. The team uses ChatGPT throughout the learning design process to support storyboarding, audio, and other messaging. Although AI can greatly support the team in growing their innovative abilities and efficiencies, each piece of research from ChatGPT goes through a thorough quality check process to ensure it is authentic and accessible, aligning with the nine principles.
AI has already been a game changer, enabling the team to reduce learning design time by 20%.
The team’s ability to stay ahead of industry trends has led to the development of timely and relevant courses. From addressing the challenges of remote and hybrid working during the pandemic to creating courses on mental health and AI, the OTS Team ensures that Kallidus’ offerings are always at the cutting edge. Their storytelling approach, inspired by personal hobbies including reading and gaming, brings depth and interactivity to the learning experience, making it both engaging and impactful.
“Kallidus OTS content allowed us to hit the ground running when we launched our new LMS. The content library spans many subjects and has clearly been put together with skill, care, and a love for learning. The narrations help to immerse the learner in these well-structured and researched courses, where interactivity is sprinkled throughout and doesn’t detract from the content, making the learning accessible to a wide audience across our organisation. There is something for everyone, and there is always something new to be found just a few clicks away.” – Richard Price-Whittle, Head of Digital Learning and Innovation, Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust.
The OTS Team’s commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and continuous improvement ensures that learners receive high-quality, engaging, and relevant content. The team’s work exemplifies the power of effective learning design, and their influence will undoubtedly continue to shape the future of digital learning.
The OTS team recently achieved ‘Highly Commended’ in the First Class E-Learning Large Provider of the Year category at the RoSPA Qualification Awards 2024. The RoSPA Qualification judges stated:
“The judges particularly liked the use of interactivity and scenarios. Your accessibility and inclusion were “excellent”, particularly WCAG standards and using neuro experts.”
Claire is an enthusiastic and meticulous content writer whose passion is to support growth and continual learning for everyone.
