Online Courses

There are many ways to learn, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all option. That’s why at Academy we combine tradition with technology to give the best of classroom teaching, e-learning innovation and blended training approaches.

Face-to-face classes take an active approach to learning, with practical exercises and Q & A sessions. The emphasis throughout is on positive, fruitful interaction between teachers and learners.

Online we combine teacher-led video learning with interactive self-learning course materials and the ability to test on an on-going basis to ensure progress.

Many of our courses are flexible, blending the two to give every student the opportunity to learn in the way that’s best for them.

Virtual classroom

Using our own e-learning platform, we organise online classes, convening participants together to work in small groups at a distance. These classes are managed by specialist teachers and tutors and based upon the ‘collaborative learning’ methodology.

The collaborative learning methodology promotes sharing of knowledge and expertise and augments the learning process through ‘peer-to-peer’ discussions and online group works.

By using asynchronous activities (such as message exchanges in discussion forums) or synchronous activities (such as chats and virtual classrooms), this methodology strengthens team working and ultimately the working group identity.

Focus on collaboration

Often we learn best when we need to explain new ideas to others. This insight drives our approach to course design based on the ‘collaborative learning’ methodology.

Sometimes this is in a classroom. Team tasks and group presentations form a core part of many of our courses.

Outside of the classroom, our ‘virtual campus' e-learning platform enables us to achieve the same impact via online classes. Bringing participants together to work in small groups at a distance, our innovative approach enables team working and the creation of successful working group identities.