An update on the Learning Marketplace project http://pollinators.org.au/learning/learning-marketplace/

2. We would like to acknowledge the traditional
owners of the land on which we meet, and
pay respect to the Elders and to knowledge
embedded forever within the Aboriginal
Custodianship of Country.

3. We would like to acknowledge the City of
Greater Geraldton for seed-funding this
project, and the partners who helped develop
the concept and scope:
• GRCEC
• CUCRH
• GUC
• MWCCI
• WACOSS
• Centacare Volunteer
Services
• EverythingGeraldton
• Blaze Digital
• EventNation
• ATC
• MWDC
• Durack Institute of
Technology

4. Pollinators Mission:
Nurture Innovations and People that
enable Healthy, Resilient Communities
Vision:
By 2020 Greater Geraldton is globally-
recognised as a model for sustainable
communities.
Values:
Connected, Collaborative, Creative

6. Learning Marketplace Scope
Marketplace pilot is to enable learning, training and
development opportunities across the Midwest to be
listed and found on a single platform.
Project Aim:
Increase the amount, quality and reach of learning
and development opportunities in the region.

7. Drivers
• Innovators and leaders always want to do
better
Insight: More than anyone else their leadership,
learning and development has a social benefit
• Learning and development can fall down
list of priorities
Insight: Reducing barriers could lead to more
effective and resilient community organisations
• Much of the learning is relevant across
many local organisations
Insight: A project that reaches across sectors,
services and the region can help everyone

8. Challenges
• There is a learning need for community
groups
Insight: No single mechanism / organisation to
match needs to demand.
• There are multiple providers, procurers
and networks
Insight: No single way/place to find out what’s
available or planned.
• The current situation is less than ideal for
everyone
Insight: Money and time is wasted

9. Solution
• Bring all learning opportunities together
in one place
Benefits: A single way to promote and find learning
opportunities
• Enable better planning through surveys,
suggestions and demand
Benefits: Money and time is saved, risk of under-
subscription reduced
• Enable new ways to deliver training and
learn
Benefits: Greater impact and better services using
existing resources

10. Lessons

11. Learnings
Learning from other platforms, and
our stakeholder engagement.
• You can’t do everything for
everyone
• ‘Free for all’ isn’t sustainable!
• Buyers and sellers meet in
marketplaces
• Everyone’s got something to offer
• Ability to test demand reduces risk
• Recommendations increase
quality
• Markets are collaborative, not just
competitive

12. COMPONENT
Listings &
calendar
Network &
contacts
E-commerce &
ticketing
Collaboration
& feedback
Coord &
support
Optional
extras
FEATURES
&
BENEFITS
One-stop site
for all learning
and training
Search,
browse, filter
by:
• Category
• Date
• Cost
• Location
Easier to find,
compare
Bookings or
listings require
registration
Large number
of users =
audience for
training,
newsletters,
notifications
Reduced
marketing
cost
Hosted listing,
ticketing,
booking
system
Instant online
bookings and
payment
% margin
Reduced
admin time
Forms and
forums to
request
training
Feedback and
evaluation
automated
Participant
rating of
courses
Easy to test
demand,
reduce risk
Local online &
face-to-face
support
Training for
new users
Faster and
easier uptake
Advanced
collaboration
Custom app
Integrated
webinar
‘Badges’ to
recognise
completion
Integrated
venue booking
Boost reach,
users, quality
Features

13. Timeline
• Development — June – Aug ‘14
• Training and Trial — Sept ‘14
• Pilot — Oct ’14 - April ’15
• Evaluation — May ’15
• ‘Launch’ — June ’15

14. Roles
• Sponsor
– Cash contribution for community-scale outcomes
• Network Partner
– Collaborate and customise to suit your members
• Early Adopter
– Priority for training, support and promotion
• Customer
– List your training, book into other’s training

15. We would like to acknowledge the City of
Greater Geraldton for seed-funding this
project, and the partners who helped develop
the concept and scope:
• GRCEC
• CUCRH
• GUC
• MWCCI
• WACOSS
• Centacare Volunteer
Services
• EverythingGeraldton
• Blaze Digital
• EventNation
• ATC
• MWDC
• Durack Institute of
Technology