London (UK), March 2018 - The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) is excited to announce that the 2018 Sponsored Learning Professional programme is now open for applications. This annual programme selects one learning professional and equips the individual with the skills, tools, and networks to significantly develop within their chosen field.
First launched in May 2017, the programme attracted a large number of applications and was highly praised by the L&D community for the breadth and depth of its agenda.
With clear routes to upskilling and certification in relevant disciplines, delivered in a personalised context, the LPI's Sponsored Learning Professional programme is both exciting and highly relevant to those advancing their careers in the near future.
The sponsored participant can expect to receive the following benefits:
Commenting on the programme, LPI CEO, Edmund Monk, said, "When the LPI launched this programme last year, we stated that modern learning professionals must continually update and expand their skillsets to keep abreast of the latest trends and innovations. In this regard, nothing has changed; if anything, the speed of change in our industry has accelerated. By surrounding ourselves with the right people, tools, and information, this speed of change can be turned from a possible threat into an opportunity for innovation and progress.”
Monk added, "The Sponsored Learning Professional programme is a way to both recognise the participant's hard work and dedication and to support the person’s professional development into the years ahead. In an industry that is constantly changing, we must encourage inventiveness, passion, talent, and expertise, and this programme specifically nurtures those qualities. Our vision is that, ultimately, all our sponsored learning professionals will go on to become significant contributors and thought-leaders in the industry and will inspire others to do the same. I look forward with interest to the development of each of their careers."
