The objective was to create a faster, more cost-effective approach to administering the certification program, that was more convenient for participant’s schedules. Additionally, it was imperative that the quality of instruction did not diminish throughout the process.

The company worked with Leadership Academy to virtualize the asset management certification program into an online cohort-based program. A guided learning journey was built into the Leadership Academy platform, utilizing instructional materials for the certification program, and custom videos filmed by the client’s team. At the conclusion of the program, participants would complete the same certification exam, now in an online format.

The online format eliminated the need for participant and instructor travel, and the blending of asynchronous and synchronous instruction gave more flexibility to participants as they engaged in the experience. Additionally, the program leveraged internal Subject-Matter-Experts to lead training sessions, improving the quality of the instruction, while reducing the need to hire outside contractors to facilitate training.

Without the travel constraints of face-to-face training, the client team was able to configure cohorts by competency level instead of geographic region, creating a better learning experience for a wider audience of participants. Participants were able to immediately apply what they had learned in their training to their specific job, in their specific facility, creating higher levels of comprehension.