An internal academy centralizes all training programs and simultaneously boosts your company's brand. Together with the right partners, you can succeed in building it in just 7 steps. Read now to discover the practical tips Confidos Academy has for setting up your own Blended Learning academy!
7 Advantages of an Internal Blended Learning Academy
From a certain company size, it is worth considering this question: Is an internal academy worth it for the company? Today, these are generally academies based on the blended learning principle: Classic face-to-face seminars combined with an online learning offer. More about blended learning in practice
You secure the following advantages with an internal blended learning academy:
Increase branding (Employer Branding).
Manage training programs in a centralized + standardized way under one roof.
Create a competitive advantage through continuous training.
Professionalize the internal offering through train-the-trainer measures.
Secure expert knowledge in the company for the long term.
Organize internal knowledge management simply and understandably.
Motivate employees with learning opportunities that are fun.
7 Steps to Building an Internal Academy
Convinced of the benefits? Then the project can begin! Confidos Academy advises companies on how to successfully implement their internal academy. In recent years, a 7-step process has proven to be particularly efficient:
Topic selection, categorization, prioritization + expert survey
Determine internal and external course offerings + create training plan
Setup of blink.it and infrastructure (PC, webcam, headsets) + technical training (initially for a pilot group)
Completion of discovery course on blink.it + selection of the pilot group
Activation of blink.it with booking option in the discovery course
Evaluation during the pilot phase + adjustment of process steps and offerings if necessary
Expansion of the course offering + opening of the academy to all employees
7 steps to your own Blended Learning Academy. Click here for the complete flyer in high resolution.
Get Support in Didactics and Technology
You can't do a project of this size without support. And together with the right partners, every project succeeds. In building your internal academy, you will be helped by
an expert in didactics with extensive experience in corporate academies.
a technology provider with a tool for blended learning that simply convinces.
Didactics: Confidos Academy | Technology: blink.it |
Target/actual analysis | Provision of IT infrastructure |
Support with educational concepts and content | GDPR-compliant handling of data |
Admin training | Personal technical contact person |
Clarification of IT requirements | Intuitive operation |
Project-accompanying support and much more | Fast technical implementation |
Conclusion: The Best of Both Worlds for Your Academy
An internal blended learning academy creates a central framework in which companies can structure their training offerings, secure knowledge, and connect digital with personal learning formats.
The setup does not have to happen all at once. From selecting and prioritizing topics to a pilot group, evaluation, and gradual expansion, the academy can be developed systematically.
Crucial elements, besides the technical infrastructure, are a well-thought-out educational concept and simple integration into daily work. This is how individual training offers can evolve into a central learning environment for the entire company over the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an internal blended learning academy?
An internal blended learning academy bundles a company's professional development offerings and combines digital learning programs with personal learning formats such as face-to-face seminars.
What advantages does an internal academy offer to companies?
An internal academy can centralize and standardize training offerings, secure expert knowledge, support knowledge management, and promote continuous professional development.
How do you build an internal blended learning academy?
The setup starts with selecting and prioritizing relevant topics. Next, course offerings and technical infrastructure are planned, a pilot group is launched, and the results are evaluated. After that, the offering can be gradually expanded.
Why is a pilot phase useful when setting up an internal academy?
A pilot phase allows technical processes, learning offers, and workflows to be tested first with a smaller group. Findings from this can be utilized before opening the academy to all employees.
