Open Learning Partnership

Services

Training facilities designed by OLP
OLP offers a range of high quality, low cost services for learning providers.

Online learning
Services include:

• Content development and content conversion
• Course design and authoring
• Bespoke training for tutors, designers and administrators
• Helpdesk and technical support by phone and email

For more information, email Doug Gowan or Carol Howells.

VLE/ Moodle hosting
We work with in partnership with pteppic.net, an Authorised UK Moodle Partner.

• A range of services based on Moodle, the leading open source course management system
• Hosting and server administration including update management
• Helpdesk and technical support by phone and email

For more information, email Doug Gowan

Learner research
OLP offers qualitative and quantitative research and surveys. Email Doug Gowan for more information.

Learner surveys
Quality in learning systems is increasingly dependent on frequent feedback from learners. OLP offers a complete service using a computerised mark reading system. This service includes:

• Paper based survey design
• Database creation
• Mailing
• Analysis and reporting
• Web based surveys

For further information email Buena Cordero.

OLP consultancy
OLP offers consultancy on:

• Project management and evaluation
• Mobile and wireless access, equipment specifications, project budget advice, installation and PC configuration
• Funding bids and bid writing

For more information on OLP consultancy services contact Doug Gowan

 

Connectivity
Getting a reliable, affordable internet connection is not always easy for learning providers. We offer a connectivity advice and installation service, using low cost technology including WiFi XDSL Satellite 3G.
For further information contact Peter Lyons

Online qualifications
OLP offers online qualifications to learning centres. These are:

• ECDL and ITQ
• City and Guilds literacy and numeracy national tests
• Adult Learner Support course with Newcastle college
• NVQ level 3 in social care
• NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)

For further information contact Buena Cordero.

Capacity building
OLP helps community learning centres and providers to build their capacity to offer high quality, learner centred learning. The capacity building programme includes training and advice in:

• ICT and online systems audit requirements
• Inspection preparation
• Learner tracking management
• Information systems
• Learner feedback
• Publicity and marketing
• E-learning financial management and VAT

For more information on capacity building contact Peter Lyons