| eLearning
Introduction
According to on-line encyclopedia Wikipedia, eLearning pioneer
Bernard Luskin argues that the "e" must be understood to have
broad meaning if eLearning is to be effective. Luskin says
that the "e" should be interpreted to mean exciting, energetic,
enthusiastic, emotional, extended, excellent, and educational
in addition to "electronic".
At Converg we believe that technology provides not only economical
but also exciting solutions to some of the barriers to effective
traditional training, and in some cases at the very least an
alternative where personal delivery is not possible. Although
there are few substitutes for an interactive, face-to-face learning
experience, eLearning provides an exciting approach to our
training.
Some of the advantages of eLearning include:
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Flexibility: Learners can take courses at the
most convenient time, and utilise what would otherwise
have been unproductive time. |
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Relevance: Interventions can be selected based
on individuals' needs, at the right time as and when
new skills are needed. |
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Volume: An unlimited number of learners can
be exposed to courses, with none of the physical barriers
associated with traditional training. |
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Cost: Traveling and venue costs add up. eLearning
courses can be taken in the office or at home, eliminating
these additional costs. |
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Distance learning: Training in remote locations,
or where a trainer with particular skills is not present,
is often difficult to facilitate or simply too expensive.
Access via our website makes it possible for anyone,
anywhere, to be exposed to the learning interventions
we offer. |
In essence, our eLearning provides learners and their employers
with increased choice, convenience, and personalisation to suit
the learner and the business. In particular, flexible learning
provides choices about where, when, and how learning occurs.
About Converg eLearning
Our eLearning interventions are designed to address specific
needs and therefore each intervention focuses on a single topic.
This allows flexibility and choice. Interventions are relatively
short, ensuring that the learner remains focused throughout
the experience.
The training is designed to be interactive, requiring action
by the user to ensure full engagement in the process.
Once a learning intervention has been completed, the learner
has to complete an evaluation with a pre-determined pass rate.
This results in a truly outcomes-based intervention, and employers
can track the progress of their learners.
The Process
The eLearning is available on-line to all registered users.
The simple registration process requires that you provide us
with specified details of the learners. Once registered, learners
will receive an e-mail notification with log-in details, allowing
them access to the relevant eLearning modules.
On completion of a module, learners are required to be tested
on what they have learnt. This is achieved through a multiple-choice
based assessment. If the learner does not obtain the pre-determined
pass rate, the course contents must be reviewed, followed by
another assessment until the pass rate is achieved.
Unreliable, limited or expensive internet access need not be
a deterrent. Learning modules can be downloaded and completed
using our off-line viewer. Results of the evaluation can then
be uploaded for real-time assessment by the software.
eLearning Courses
We are continuously developing additional courses based on our
clients' needs.
Introduction
to Money Laundering
This course is aimed at introducing audit trainees to the
legislation on money laundering focusing on the Financial
Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and the Prevention of Organised
Crime Act (POCA), as well as the reporting duties and responsibilities
for auditors imposed by the legislation.
On completion of this course, trainees are tested on what
they have learnt and must obtain 75%.
The cost of the course is R200.00 per person (excluding VAT).
Attending
Inventory Counts
How much do your first year audit trainees know about an inventory
count when they start their contracts? How many of them attend
counts in their first month of articles? With this course, which
focuses on the practical, we aim to ensure that trainees are
aware of the audit risks relating to an inventory count and
are confident to perform the required procedures before, during
and after the inventory count.
On completion of this course, trainees are tested on what they
have learnt and must obtain 75%.
The cost of the course is R200.00 per person (excluding VAT). |
