Why Old School Learning Still Works Wonders
In a world obsessed with everything digital, maybe it’s time to go back to the classroom to rediscover the power of face-to-face learning. The clinical research training modules delivered from our Learning Academy approach blend adaptive teaching styles, real-time feedback, and human connection to deliver quality results that stick. Perhaps the best way forward is a step back – to what works.
Self-directed learning certainly has its place in developing a learner’s critical thinking, self-motivation and time management but when you need to ensure the professional skills and appropriate behaviours of your employees (not just their knowledge), then live learning sessions to reinforce best practice are surely more cost effective in the long term.
Avid readers may well pick up new words but without testing them out and receiving feedback, how do you know you are using them correctly? Can you remember when you first learnt the correct pronunciation (not “pronounciation”!) and meaning for the words in the following sentence:
“The project, once considered the epitome of innovation, went awry when the team was misled by mischievous hyperbole and failed to account for the minutiae that ultimately challenged the entire paradigm.”
By providing a safe environment to test skills and understanding, clinical trials employees can be confident that they are applying learning correctly. They can also benefit from the opportunities for collaboration, discussion, opportunity for humour and human connection that a live learning event provides.
At IAOCR, we know that no two learners (or teams) are the same. Training needs can vary widely depending on roles, experience levels, cultural backgrounds, and organizational values. That’s why we’ve designed our clinical training programs to be as flexible and customizable as the professionals we serve.
Our modular training approach allows employers to build a tailored learning experience by selecting from a wide range of clinical trials topics on a “mix and match” basis. Whether you’re upskilling a small team or rolling out a broader development initiative, we’ll help you create a quality program that fits your goals perfectly. To explore the range of learning modules available to choose from, click here.
All training is delivered in a dynamic, interactive environment (either face-to-face or live online) by professional trainers who bring real-world clinical research experience to the table. This ensures that every session is not only informative but also grounded in practical, day-to-day relevance.
The IAOCR Learning Academy supports group training for 4 to 24 learners, depending on your needs and preferred delivery format. Both the intimate, hands-on sessions or larger collaborative workshops, have the same focused impact.
IAOCR Learning Academy modules cover the spectrum from essential clinical research topics to leadership and professional development. Developed from the same quality standards; modules support learners in building the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to demonstrate competence in any of our clinical research accreditations.
Employers can then choose to further demonstrate their commitment to global best practice standards through IAOCR’s independently quality assured accreditations which affords their learners the professional recognition within the clinical trials industry that they deserve. The roots of each learning module are embedded in the IAOCR global competency frameworks developed for each clinical trial role. Having attended a program of learning modules, individuals are best prepared to demonstrate their competence through the robust independently verified IAOCR accreditations. For employers, this reduces risk within their workforce and employees feel valued by investment into substantiation of their skills to international standards.
In a rapidly evolving industry, it’s the timeless power of human-led learning that ensures your teams stay competent, confident, and future-ready.
To find out more about the IAOCR Learning Academy please contact Sarah Everitt, Chief Quality and Client Officer – severitt@iaocr.com or visit our website.