The VIB/SiPM e-learning courses are internet-based, so you can log in where and whenever you wish. You choose the course you wish to study, and you decide yourself how long and how fast you study.
Every course covers one or more skills, which together form a curriculum. By studying these courses you will acquire a professional competency; you will be capable of performing a particular job like for example running a professional tender. Each course is followed by an assessment, which allows you to test whether you have acquired enough knowledge. After successfully passing the assessment, you will receive a certificate, demonstrating this competency.
All courses were developed according to 5 key principles:
1. Advanced instructional design
To develop these courses the most advanced instructional design techniques were applied. They were designed following cognitive load principles, making superior use of short-term working memory. Research confirms that you will consistently outperform peers when putting into practice what you learned.
2. Google easy
For your comfort navigation is instinctive and simple. Courses have the same personages, the same look & feel and use the same definitions. VIB/SiPM host the courses and admin software; getting up and running is a matter of minutes, without any hassle or training.
3. Practical content
Courses are written by buyers for buyers. The content is taken from real life situations, from world’s best practices and can be put into practice immediately. Every course has been developed by a team of academics and practitioners, alongside a team of instructional and graphical designers.
4. Engaging
These courses offer scenario-based training in a fun and engaging way. The scenarios provide theoretical and hands-on experience with real-life situations, which you will quickly recognize. The courses are highly visual, animated and engagingly interactive: they will immediately capture your attention.
5. Comprehensive trajectory offering
VIB/SiPM have carefully selected those courses which procurement professionals need the most. The courses are part of a well thought training program to transform a junior buyer into a world class professional. Courses can be taken separately or as part of a trajectory training program.
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