Recent TAP News

HE Professional Certificates now available

You will be aware of the recent announcement of the Foundation Degree in L&D Practice, delivered by TTF and awarded by Chester University. Whilst the HE degree uniquely gives all L&D professionals an opportunity to achieve HE recognition of their professional skills, it is nevertheless quite a lot to bite off in one go...

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May Issue of the Talking TAP Newsletter

Hello once again  and welcome to the May issue of the Talking TAP Newsletter.  This issue focus on e-Learning this month as Dawn Johnson, our TAP Qualified Professional of the Month, explains the benefits of achieving the TAP Diploma in E-Learning.

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1000th TAP Testimonial

TAP reaches its 1000th Testimonial!  Our congratulations go out to Heidi Dawson, from Admiral Group, for her testimonial after successfully completing the TAP certificate in Learner Engagement. 

Heidi's is our 1000th testimonial listed on our website

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April Issue of the Talking TAP Newsletter

Hello and welcome to the April issue of the Talking TAP Newsletter.  In this issue we focus on the skills achieved by our TAP Qualified Professional of the Month, Mr Christophe Erembert.  Our TAP Partner of the Month is Buckinghamshire County Council.  Read on to hear how they became trainers of choice.

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TAP elevated to Foundation Degree level!

On 10th January 2010, The Training Foundation and the University of Chester announce a Partnership Agreement. The first joint programme is the Foundation Degree in Learning & Development Practice, delivered by The Foundation and awarded by Chester.

Commenting on the announcement, Nick Mitchell, Chief Executive of The Training Foundation, said:

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Awards Event another success!

On the 22nd July, The Training Foundation held a successful Awards Event to celebrate the achievements of its proud learners.

Commemorative certificates were awarded for completion of the Diploma in Learning Facilitation, the Diploma in Blended Learning and the Trainer of Choice programme. The presentations were made by Frances Day, Director of Learning.A photographer was in attendance to capture everyone’s moment of glory and the key moments were video’d to provide a record of the day.

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The BILD and The Training Foundation complete the UK's most extensive survey of qualified learning and development practitioners

The British Institute for Learning & Development (the BILD) and The Training Foundation have collaborated to complete what is believed to be the UK's most extensive survey of qualified L&D practitioners.

The Report consolidates completed responses from 726 learning and development (L&D) practitioners who achieved a TAP qualification between September 2007 and January 2009. Respondents work in 379 different public and private sector organisations. BILD Chairman Jack Wills commented: "I am very pleased to be introducing the first Research Report in the British Institute for Learning & Development's Skills & Qualifications in the Workplace programme. As is well known, the most important factor in achieving sustainable learning transfer is the skill of the learning facilitator, so it is highly appropriate that this Report throws a spotlight on exactly that issue. The Report is timely: in this challenging economic period employers look for assurance of quality and value in all areas of the organisation and the L&D function is of course no exception."

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Candy Sweetens the blend for the NHS

On February 10th a capacity audience of over sixty Education, Training and Development specialists from the NHS attended an event at The Training Foundation to learn more about blended learning, to find out about the TAP Learning System and to hear a presentation from Professor Philip Candy, Director of Education, Training and Development for the National Health Service's National Programme for Information Technology (Connecting for Health).

NHS Education Training and Development specialists from every part of the UK braved blizzard conditions en route from locations as far afield as the north of Scotland, the South West of England, Northumbria and Lincolnshire.

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TAP TV is on the air!

TAP TV is a dedicated web TV channel, available from the TAP website 24 hours a day world-wide. In addition to video clips that chronicle the history of the TAP Learning System, viewers can see and hear learning and development professionals from a wide range of sectors talking about their own experiences and the benefits generated from achieving TAP qualifications.

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Capita Learning & Development achieves Silver TAP Partner status

Another major UK learning provider has announced a policy commitment to the TAP Learning System, the UK's leading training skills certification programme, administered by The Training Foundation. Under the requirements of the TAP Partners programme, organisations commit to utilise the services of TAP-qualified learning and development specialists.

Nick Mitchell, CEO of The Training Foundation commented: "Capita Learning & Development is in the top bracket of premier league learning providers. When organisations of this stature adopt the TAP methodologies as a standard, it sends a very loud message. We have been demonstrating the effectiveness of TAP to Capita Group companies for a long time and it is extremely rewarding to now see this recognised by this partner relationship."

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The Training Foundation announces the 150th TAP Partner Organisation

The 150th organisation has announced a policy commitment to the TAP Learning System, the UK’s leading training skills certification programme, administered by The Training Foundation.

Under the requirements of the TAP Partners programme organisations commit to a policy of solely employing the services of TAP-qualified learning and development specialists.

Ron Mackrell, Director of the TAP Partners programme announced: “I would like to extend a my congratulations to Buckinghamshire County Council which has just become our 150th TAP Partner organisation.

Sarah Barnes, Training Manager for Buckinghamshire County Council commented: “TAP has enabled us to demonstrate that quality is driven through the whole training life cycle – from development to delivery and we firmly believe that it has assisted us in our drive for continual business excellence.”

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The Training Foundation's responses to the IITT Announcement, 28 Nov 2008

To download a full, printable pdf version of  our statement,  please click here

ALSO - our comments on the FAQ document posted to the IITT website 9 December 2008, please click here

ALSO - the complaint about IITT and OCR registered with the Regulator (the QCA) and the suspension of the IITT as an Approved OCR Centre -

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National register of TAP-qualified learning & development professionals launched today

A new national Register of TAP-qualified learning and development professionals was launched at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Annual Conference and Exhibition, which is taking place in Harrogate today.

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Anniversary Celebrations

On July 23rd around thirty people were presented with their TAP Diploma certificates at a special celebratory event held in Coventry to mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of The Training Foundation and their mission to enhance the skills and professionalism of the UK’s Learning & Development community.

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Come and meet the Training Foundation team at the World of Learning 2008 Exhibition

The Training Foundation will be at Stand E10 at the World of Learning 2008 Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham on 19th & 20th November 2008

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TAP Partners encouraged to enter World of Learning Awards

The search is on for the most innovative new learning initiatives and exceptional venues as entries are now open for the prestigious World of Learning Awards 2008.

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TAP Diplomates take Centre Stage on July 23rd 2008

The 23rd of July marks the 10th anniversary of The Training Foundation to the very day. To celebrate this occasion TAP Qualified Professionals holding a TAP Diploma will come together at a special ceremony to be held at Technology House on the University of Warwick Science Park in Coventry.

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TAP Diplomates take Centre Stage on July 23rd 2008

The 23rd of July marks the 10th anniversary of The Training Foundation to the very day. To celebrate this occasion TAP Qualified Professionals holding a TAP Diploma will come together at a special ceremony to be held at Technology House on the University of Warwick Science Park in Coventry.

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BILD to award TAP Qualifications

Learning and development professionals who successfully complete their course of study with The Training Foundation will now able to opt for the award of a TAP Qualification from the British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD).

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Survival of the fittest: Training Foundation Director to outline key priorities for L&D Leaders at HRD 2008

Chris Sutton, development director at The Training Foundation, will explore three key priorities for L&D leaders who want to make and a leave a positive footprint in their organisations, when he leads a topic taster session at HRD 2008.

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The Training Foundation forges membership alliance with the British Institute for Learning and Development

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Hemsley Fraser adopts the TAP® Quality Standard

A leading global learning provider, Hemsley Fraser Group, has announced a policy commitment to the TAP Learning System, the UK's emerging de facto standard for training skills certification administered by The Training Foundation.

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Online community of practice

The Training Foundation has launched an online community of learning and practice for all ‘graduates’ and students of the TAP Skills Programme

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Financial Services Skills Connection Event Establishes Training Prorities

‘Quality assured training, when aligned to skills gaps, not only develops people-potential but reduces operational risk’ was the key theme from a Financial Services Sector Skills Connection event hosted by The Training Foundation in collaboration with the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

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FSSC and The Training Foundation team up to make Recognised Trainer status more accessible

The Training Foundation has joined forces with the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) in an exclusive arrangement designed to increase the number of applicants seeking FSSC Recognised Trainer status by making the recognition process more affordable.

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Queen's Award

The Training Foundation is the first ever training company to receive the Queen's Award for Enterprise:Innovation in the history of the Awards.

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CeLP is integrated into the TAP Skills Programme

In January 2006, courses making up the Certified e-Learning Professional Programme (CeLP) became part of the TAP Skills Programme.

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Queen's Award for TAP programme

HRH the Princess Royal presents the Foundation with the Queens's Award for Enterprise: Innovation. Watch Video

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