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Building Learning Communities

An online training and support program for companies that want to increase employee engagement & move from a culture of training to a culture of learning. The ability to form and maintain general or dedicated communities of development and experimentation is an important prerequisite for such a culture.

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Online training - 4 hours

Practice on generic projects

Resources & practices

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Open | Online | 4h | Romanian | Intermediate level

Target audience and benefits

This short training program is aimed at L&D team members, internal communications specialists and all employees with a role in developing and maintaining internal learning and problem-solving communities. Its purpose is to facilitate action and kick-start communities by equipping them with the optimal baggage of knowledge, practices and tools.

In this short course you will acquire the following:

  • understanding the psychology & dynamics of a professional community
  • a solid framework of practices on which to build later
  • skills in managing human dynamics and interactions

This short training program is aimed at L&D team members, internal communications specialists and all employees with a role in developing and maintaining internal learning and problem-solving communities. Its purpose is to facilitate action and kick-start communities by equipping them with the optimal baggage of knowledge, practices and tools.

In this short course you will acquire the following:

  • understanding the psychology & dynamics of a professional community
  • a solid framework of practices on which to build later
  • skills in managing human dynamics and interactions

Agenda and program content

Duration: 2 online sessions of 2 hours each, separated by a 15-minute break.

Methodology: it alternates explanations and examples with practice on generic projects and moments of collaborative reflection.

Platform: Zoom Meetings for live sessions. Additionally, participants receive access to a dedicated group in the Learn@E-Campus platform where they have at their disposal the program content, resources, and support from fellow students.

Group: a maximum of 12-15 people to ensure an optimal level of interactivity and collaboration.

Here is the content and activities of the program, ordered according to the different impact areas targeted:

    MINDSET      

Managing human interests and energies

Developing learning and problem-solving communities requires a facilitator's mindset rather than a trainer's mindset that conveys information and explanations. Here you will become familiar with this useful perspective for generating a higher level of buy-in and engagement.

  • What are learning communities and what benefits can they bring to the organisation? In what contexts and how do they help us?
  • What should we focus on when developing learning communities?
  • Pitfalls to avoid in facilitating dynamic communities

    KNOWLEDGE      

Simple steps for taking action

Community facilitation is mostly helped by constant action and interaction, and less by endless analysis and planning. Here we'll help you avoid the trap of getting stuck in the "plan" and adopt some practices that deliver immediate results.

  • Typologies of learning communities and the favourable contexts for each
  • A simple but robust framework for defining community objectives, identifying resources to draw on and stakeholders to engage, and aligning key action streams
  • Practices for generating interest and managing human dynamics within formed learning communities
  • Development of communication plans and regular campaigns

    PRACTICE      

Getting used to working practices

Collaborative practice on generic projects, with feedback from the trainer and group mates. You will learn the prerequisites for skills that you can then practise on your own.

  • collaborative reflection exercises - analysis of pre-established learning community scenarios
  • working on a generic project - organising a specific community proposed by E-Campus

    TECHNOLOGY      

Examples of relevant technologies

In this programme you will become familiar with the technical functionalities useful for developing and maintaining learning communities. We will also go through some examples of online applications and platforms.

  • Criteria for choosing applications and tools
  • Key technical functionalities in facilitating collaboration
  • Recommendations of useful apps and platforms for communities

    COMMUNITY      

Optimal collaboration and support ratio

Upon enrolment in the programme you will receive access to the Learn@E-Campus platform, a collaborative learning and working space. What you will find here:

  • course resources and materials for study and later review
  • spaces for discussion and collaboration with colleagues
  • support from the trainer during the course session
  • E-Campus L&D community news, articles and events

  • MINDSET

  • KNOWLEDGE

  • PRACTICE

  • TECHNOLOGY

  • COMMUNITY

  • What are learning communities and what benefits can they bring to the organisation? In what contexts and how do they help us?
  • What should we focus on when developing learning communities?
  • Pitfalls to avoid in facilitating dynamic communities

Trainer of the program

Petre Bica - Senior Digital Learning Consultant

@ The Learning Distillery, Luxembourg

@ E-Campus, Romania

Over 15 years of local and international experience in the design and production of digital learning experiences. He trained over 2000 L&D professionals in the various Digital Learning skills associated with their role. He is passionate about technology and innovation in the way people learn.

"The need for learning and the development within organizations far exceeds their capacity for formal training. Therefore, it is more important than ever to encourage curiosity and the exchange of ideas within the various internal communities of the company."

Petre Bica - Senior Digital Learning Consultant

@ The Learning Distillery, Luxembourg

@ E-Campus, România

Over 15 years of local and international experience in the design and production of digital learning experiences. He trained over 2000 L&D professionals in the various Digital Learning skills associated with their role. He is passionate about technology and innovation in the way people learn.

"The need for learning and the development within organizations far exceeds their capacity for formal training. Therefore, it is more important than ever to encourage curiosity and the exchange of ideas within the various internal communities of the company."

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Cost of the program

480 RON   / person

A short, intensive and affordable open training program.

4 hours in 2 online sessions with a break in between.

  • Training & support - 4 hours 
  • Knowledge, practices, tools
  • Materials and learning resources
  • Access to Learn@EC platform
  • Access to our L&D community
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Open | Online | 4h | Romanian | Intermediate level

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