18 April The future is here – learn from anywhere April 18, 2023By ICI Administrator Aspire #virtualclassroom #onlinelearning #civilindustry 0 The Institute of Civil Infrastructure (ICI) has embraced the shift towards online learning platforms in professional development, offering an "Industry First" approach to providing live, online training – while still retaining the benefits of face-to-face learning. The advantages of ICI’s unique virtual classroom include; Wherever you are Online learning provides the flexibility of attending a class from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a laptop or phone and good internet connection. ICI's virtual classes can be accessed from the convenience of your home, office, or even onsite, reducing downtime away from work. We’ve had attendee’s login to a session from their truck onsite! Tick tock ICI's short and sharp courses allow you to schedule your learning time more effectively. You gain knowledge on in-demand career skills, all delivered in manageable 2-4 hour sessions. Flexible Virtual classrooms are ideal for people continuing their education while working. ICI allows you to transfer your booking to a new date for a course or swap to a different course, (T&C’s apply), at no additional charge. Your Presenter Online classes provide an opportunity for two-way communication, allowing you to engage with the Presenter and ask questions and receive instantaneous feedback during the scheduled class session. Networking Online learners can network and collaborate with other attendees, build relationships, and connect with professionals in their industry without geographical boundaries. Cheap as chips Virtual classes significantly reduces travel and real estate costs, resulting in a more affordable alternative to traditional education or professional development. Additionally, ICI's course materials are emailed to you, creating a paperless learning environment that is both more economical and environmentally friendly. Implement Online learning provides professionals with the ability to directly apply their coursework to their current working role, especially when upskilling and wanting to stay in their current industry. ICI offers more than 70 courses to continue your professional development in three key areas: Business and Operations, Technical Management, and People Management. Attend ICI's virtual classroom today and experience the benefits of online learning! By: Wendy Climpson Related Posts Invest In You In 2020 In the following opinion piece, David Castledine, CEO of CCF NSW and the Institute of Civil Infrastructure, shares his personal approach to professional development. In my view, everyone should invest some time in personal learning. It’s good for themselves and their career, and it’s good for the industry. Everyone knows this, but few do it, particularly in the civil industry. Here is the strategy I have honed over my 40-year working career; it has taken me from Apprentice to CEO. From Teammate to Team Leader You've just been promoted to a leadership position, becoming a supervisor or leading hand. But what does this transition involve? What changes should you expect, and how can you effectively navigate the path from being a teammate to becoming a team leader? Futureproofing the Civil Infrastructure Industry: Diversity and Inclusion Leaders and managers in the Civil Infrastructure Industry face people management challenges due to diversity issues. To be successful it is essential that team leaders understand the value of diverse teams and how to get the best from their teams. How curious are you? Every CEO and leader faces a period of time where the company is moving along smoothly, but the team feel is a bit flat and lacking enthusiasm. It is important that you create an environment where there are constant sparks of energy in the workplace and that is where curiosity becomes invaluable. Overcoming Stress – 8 Strategies That Work As leaders we are often the person others are reliant upon and who people come to get answers. That is perfectly fine as we have chosen that line of work, and we are capable leaders, otherwise we wouldn’t be there. There will, however, be occasions when it really gets to us and it becomes a problem when it starts to affect our performance at work, our life away from work and our health. Here we discuss 8 simple strategies to help you reduce stress and operate at 100%. There are five kinds of people in your organisation. Which one are you? You have probably seen a similar version to this, eg there are three kinds of people. Those that make things happen, those that watch things happen and there are those that say “what the #$@! happened”. I’m talking about the five kinds of people in your organisation when it comes to leadership. Comment (0) Comments are closed.