The CLW Academy is a comprehensive certificate program: Running Learning Like a Business aimed at learning and development professionals: practitioners, designers, facilitators, and future learning executives who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in various aspects of running learning initiatives effectively. The academy provides a 2.5-day immersive experience that includes needs analysis, end to end learning experience design, workshops, case studies, interactive exercises, networking opportunities, and access to Corporate Learning Network resources. Participants will also have the chance to attend the opening keynote sessions of the Corporate Learning Week conference.

The academy focuses on key concepts that are crucial for learning leaders to understand and apply in their roles. These concepts include:

Running Learning Like a Business:

• Participants will learn how to apply business principles to the field of learning and development. This involves understanding the financial aspects, aligning learning goals with business objectives, and effectively managing resources.

Demonstrating Value:

• Participants will explore strategies for showcasing the value and impact of their learning programs and departments. This may involve developing metrics and measurement techniques to assess the effectiveness of learning initiatives and communicate their ROI (Return on Investment) to stakeholders.

Creating Impactful Learning Experiences:

• The academy emphasizes the importance of designing and delivering learning experiences that resonate with the end user. Participants will learn about instructional design principles, learner engagement techniques, and innovative approaches to enhance the learning process.

Learning Design:

• Participants will gain insights into the process of designing effective learning interventions. This may include understanding learning theories, identifying learning objectives, selecting appropriate instructional methods, and creating engaging content.

By attending the CLW Academy, learning and development professionals will have the opportunity to expand their business acumen, elevate their understanding of training elements beyond learning design, and develop the skills necessary to demonstrate their strategic value as learning leaders. 

Participants who successfully complete the CLW Academy cohort will be awarded a Running Learning Like a Business Certificate recognizing their achievement. This certificate serves as a testament to their completion of the program and signifies their commitment to professional growth and development in the field of learning and development. 

In addition to the certificate, participants will have the opportunity to continue their growth in the months following the academy.