Explosive Learning Solutions Capability Overview. Discover what we do from Needs Analysis, Project Management, Training, Design, Consultancy to Delivery of Professional Courses (PRINCE2, APMP, M_o_R, Cyber Security Awareness)

1. CAPABILITY OVERVIEW

2. Explosive Learning Solutions
Formed in 2005 – Internationally Recognised
Learning and Development Consultancy
Accredited Training Provider – Accredited Training Organisation
Experienced staff – Subject Matter Experts in a range of domains
Over 150 years of combined Education, Learning and Learning design experience
Award Winning – Training Journal Partnership
Visionary

3. Our People
Qualified Education Practitioners with QTS/QTLS
Masters Degree Qualified:
MAEd - Leadership and Management
MAEd - Training and Development
MAEd - Learning Technology
MAEd - Management
MAEd - Education
MA - Human Resource Development
Honesty and Integrity
Mutual Support and
Respect
Empowerment and Personal
Responsibility
Professionalism and
Personal Client
Relationships

4. What we do
• Needs Analysis
• Research and Analysis
• Learning Design & Development (Individual & Organisation)
• Blended Learning Solutions
• Learning Pathway development
• Training & Course Design & Delivery (Bespoke & Accredited)
• Examination Boards Consultancy
• Assessment Development
• Concept Capability Demonstrations
• Method and Media Selection

5. Needs Analysis
Through collaboration and immersion,
identify:
The Requirement – Scope of the Task
Determine Task Management
Key Stakeholders
Target Audience (Description)
Organisational Culture
Conduct: Scoping Studies
Interviews
Focus Groups
Data Analysis
Task Analysis
Job Analysis
Fidelity Analysis
Gap Analysis
Options Analysis
Environment Analysis (Work Place)
Evaluate good practice

6. Needs Analysis
Develop:
• Solutions (Tailored to the Organisation)
• Validate
• Benefits
• Recommendations

7. Research and Analysis
• Qualitative Methods
• Quantitative Methods
• Survey
• Observation
• Literature Reviews
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Data Segmentation
• Report
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8. Research and Analysis
ELS conducted thorough research into 3rd
Millennium Learning for a major public sector
organisation in order to provide learning solutions
for the amalgamation of numerous vocational
colleges.
Focused on Learning Technologies and its use to
support the efficiency of learning solutions to meet
the demands of the 3rd Millennium Learner.
Output – Comprehensive report, Road Map,
Recommendations and design of a Concept
Capability Demonstration.

9. Learning Design
Learning and training interventions tailored to the
individual and organisational need focusing on
learning method efficiency:
• E-learning Solutions
• Blended Learning Solutions
• Mobile Technology Learning
• Classroom Based Learning
• Instruction – Knowledge, Attitudinal and
Skills based
Instructional
Design
Learning
Theory
Methods
and Media
Applied Educational
Research & Development
Learner
Centred
Approach

10. Learning Design - RMAS
Learning Design for the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, globally recognised as the premier
Leadership academy in the World.
Through collaboration, research and analysis, we conducted:
• Methods and Media Review – provided recommendations and solutions to training efficiency
• Assessment Strategy development – In accordance with Higher Education Accreditation policies
• Assessment Specification development
• Instructional Specification development
• Course programming, scheduling and timetabling – within the stipulated Training Administration
Financial Information Management System

11. Learning Development
Individually or Organisational Focused
Identify learning or skills gaps through analysis
Develop Organisational Statement of Requirements
(Learning & Development)
Learning Strategies tailored to the individual needs of
the learner and the organisation
Strategies are based on values, vision, competencies and
drivers
Identify
and
analyse
needs
Deliver or
administer
learning
activity
Review
and
evaluate
Determine
and design
solutions

12. Blended Learning Solutions
ELS has informed and provided Blended Learning Solutions to
clients in order to improve learning and learning delivery
effectiveness.
The use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) to maintain and
sustain learning interventions and competence (knowledge &
Skills)
Use of technology to support instructors to maximise learning –
Instructor Development Programmes
Serious gaming initiatives to enhance the learner’s experience
through active participation and visualisation – Software is
developed in consultation and collaboration with partner
agencies

13. Blended Learning Solutions
ELS design VLE’s to the client’s
requirements
VLE design is based on a
structured approach and
identifying the Key Learning
Objectives and Learning
Outcomes
So What? – Ensures relevancy
and validity for the Learning
design. Content supports and
reinforces learning effectively
and efficiently

14. Blended Learning Solutions
ELS has designed its own MOODLE based VLE to
support learners whilst undertaking training or
professional development initiatives

15. Learning Pathway
The ELS Learning Pathway (ELSLP) hosts learning
pathways that focus the learners on experiential learning
It can be based on the Organisational need and the
Individual need
Supports -
• On the Job Training
• Work Induction Packages
• Continuous Professional Development
• Accreditation / Qualification schemes
Value added -
• Efficient / Lean
• Promotes Capacity Building / Individual Growth
• Promotes Trust and Relationship building
• Promotes Coaching & Mentoring initiatives

16. Learning Pathway
Learning Pathway initiates the TASK and
directs the learner
It is TASK oriented, not CONTENT
The pathway works in conjunction with a
VLE to support learning as a Blended
Learning Solution
Provides the necessary evidence for
Learners on Accreditation Schemes
(Vocational / Higher Education)

17. Learning Pathway
The Learning pathway ‘breaks down’ into
modules which can be time based
Each module has a series of Activities to be
conducted
The Mentor has full sight of the learner’s
pathway and can communicate with them
throughout
Achievement can be continuously monitored
Fully supported

18. Training Design & Delivery
Our Qualified and Accredited staff can Design & Deliver a range of internationally accredited
courses and bespoke courses designed to meet the needs of the organisation.
We have a proven track record of quality in our delivery where all course types are underpinned
by educational and learning theory (pedagogy/andragogy).
We have designed and delivered Bespoke Training interventions to a number of clients:
• Cranfield University – Contract and Commercial Management
• Defence Infrastructure Organisation – Explosive Safety Management Course
• Civil Nuclear Constabulary – Lean six sigma (Bespoke)
• Element6 – Project Management/Stakeholder Engagement/ Leadership
• Saudi Arabia Defence Force – Explosive Ordnance Awareness
• GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) – Contract Management

19. Examination Boards Consultancy
ELS has proven experience in working with a number of Examination Boards in
the development of the following:
• Energy & Utility Skills – European Skills Agency
• E-learning question content – Cranfield University
• Accredited courses examination question sets – APMG
• Accredited courses assessment strategies – APMG / ILM

20. Concept Capability Demonstrations
We have
designed
Concept
Capability
Demonstrations
showcasing a
variety of
learning
solutions to
inform future
learning
strategies.
Informal Learning context applied throughout – use of posters, rolling screens, apps, relevant information
Learning and
Technology Demo
Environment
Fixed
Mastery/
Variable Time
(FMVT)
All
Start Point.
All
Refreshment
Area
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Action Point 1
Learners to be issued with
Hand held Device (HHD)
after they receive the
initial FMVT brief
Action Point 2
Group breaks up into 3 sub groups and
disperse to their first Lesson. Lessons will
rotate on a Round Robin basis and
movement between lessons will be
initiated by a ‘warning’ app coming ‘alive’
on the HHD
Action Point 3
As Learners arrive in the Learning
and Technology Demonstration
Environment, they are to scan a QR/
RFI code on the entrance of each
location with their HHD which results
in a launch of an app relating to that
Lesson (full lesson content, depth
and navigation)
AP 2
AP 1
Action Point 4
All groups back together and
conduct activity of revise,
refresh, reinforce and develop.
All
Conclusion
and Wash Up
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Current ‘As Is’
Environment
Current
Environment +
G080C
Lesson 1
Lesson 3
All
Group 2
Group 1
Group 3
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Lesson 4
G080C
AP 3
AP 4
Lesson 2
+ Informal
Learning
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21. Assessment Development
Bloom’s Taxonomy Applied
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes focused
Assessment Strategy – Organisational strategy / policy
Assessment specifications – The detail
(Pass/Fail/Duration/When)
Formative Assessment development – Learning
Retention oriented
Summative Assessment development – Achievement
oriented

22. Method and Media Selection
MediaMethods
Strategies or techniques
used to impart the required
KSA
Tools and means used
to apply the training
methods selected
Lecture
Lesson
Demo
Seminar
Discussion
Role play
Self study
Tutorial
Video
Prime Eqpt
Sim
Printed word
PPt
CBT
Smart Board
Audio

23. Accredited Training Organisation
We Deliver:
Internationally Accredited Courses with:
Association Project Management Group (APMG)
Association Project Management (APM)
City and Guilds of London Institute (C&G)
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
Bespoke Training
Go to: www.elsbusinesstraining.co.uk for our suite of professional courses
Swirl Device logo is a Trade Mark of the APM Group Ltd

24. APMG Accredited Courses
PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner M_o_R® Foundation & Practitioner
Facilitation™ Foundation & Practitioner
Change Management™ Foundation & Practitioner
Better Business Cases™
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt ™
The APM Group Ltd. PRINCE2® is a registered trade mark of Axelos Ltd. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of Axelos Ltd; The APM Group Ltd. M_o_R® is a registered trade mark of Axelos Ltd. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of Axelos Ltd;
The APMG-International Lean Six Sigma and Swirl Device logo is a Trade Mark of the APM Group Ltd ; The APMG-International Facilitation and Swirl Device logo is a Trade Mark of the APM Group Ltd;
The APMG-International Change Management and Swirl Device logo is a Trade Mark of the APM Group Ltd. The APMG-International Better Business Cases and Swirl Device logo is a Trade Mark of the APM Group Ltd.

25. APM Accredited Courses
APMP For PRINCE2® Practitioners
APMP Project Management Qualification
The APM Group Ltd. PRINCE2® is a registered trade mark of Axelos Ltd. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of Axelos Ltd

26. City & Guilds Accredited Courses
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
TAQA 6317-33
Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
TAQA 6317-40

27. ILM Accredited Courses
Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring
Course Design for Business
Managing the Training Process
The Training Manager’s Course
Learning and Development Management

28. Bespoke Training
Social Media
Leadership Development
Presenting with Impact
Active Listening Skills
Tailored Training interventions to
meet the Organisation’s needs

29. Where we are
Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd
4 The Terraces
Library Avenue
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Oxfordshire
OX11 0SG
Tel: +44(0) 1235 861805
www.explosivelearningsolutions.com
www.elsbusinesstraining.co.uk
Email: info@explosivelearningsolutions.com