As the world of work continues to change, the skills employees need to succeed are also constantly evolving. Gone are the days when a manager could address a skills gap for their team with a simple Friday afternoon group learning session. To help their companies stay competitive, technical team leads are opting for a comprehensive training solution called a Skills Academy to proactively focus on industry trends and the business’s long-term strategy.
What is a Skills Academy? Sometimes called a Capability Academy, a Skills Academy is a place — whether virtual or physical — where employees receive in-depth training that supports their career growth as well as the organization’s long-term strategy.
This guide offers a FREE Skills Academy workbook and practical tips on how you can:
- Use seven key components to build effective Skills Academies
- Measure the business impact of a Skills Academy in your company
- Incorporate blended and social learning elements to make your Skills Academy engaging and impactful