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What is an e-learning academy?

More than just a platform: A Corporate Academy bundles learning objectives, target groups and content under one didactic umbrella – allowing you to scale knowledge across locations, measure success and strategically drive competence development.

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An e-learning academy (also known as a corporate academy) is a central platform for digital training in companies. It comprises e-learning courses, learning paths, webinars, interactive modules or microlearning units, usually controlled via a learning management system (LMS).

The didactic quality of the learning materials also plays a central role in a modern learning environment.

Difference between e-learning platform and e-learning academy

Even though the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a clear difference: an e-learning platform is primarily the technological basis – i.e. the tool or system with which digital learning content is provided and managed.

An e-learning academy, on the other hand, goes beyond this: it stands for a comprehensive, strategically structured learning offering within a company. It bundles content, target groups, learning objectives and development paths under a clear didactic framework. In short: the platform is the tool, the academy is the concept.

Fun fact: According to studies, educational videos with cat content do not have a better effect, but are remembered longer.

Typical goals

  • Standardized onboarding
  • Professional training
  • Sales training
  • Product training
  • Management development

 

Learning content can be created internally or sourced externally – for example from trainers, coaches or content providers. High-quality content ensures a motivating learning experience.

How does an e-learning academy work?

Employees log in to the learning platform via personalized access and gain access to individualized courses. These can be interactive, modular and gamified. Progress is automatically documented and can be evaluated by HR or L&D teams.

5 levers with which L&D specifically drives sales:

  • Registration/invitation to the learning path
  • Implementation of modules (e.g. video, quiz, PDF, practical task)
  • Automatic feedback & completion certificates
  • Evaluation & reporting by HR/Academy teams

Advantages for companies

  • Scalability: knowledge can be imparted across locations and as often as required.
  • Consistency: All employees receive the same learning content – no loss of knowledge.
  • Cost savings: fewer travel and trainer costs.
  • Flexibility: learning “on demand”, including mobile and home office.
  • Measurability: Learning progress, completion rates and skills are documented.

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For whom is a digital academy useful?

An e-learning academy is particularly suitable for:

  • HR teams: for standardizing onboarding and mandatory training
  • L&D managers: for strategic skills development
  • Sales Enablement: for rapid training on new products
  • Product teams: for internal product academies
  • Trainers & coaches: to digitally supplement their programs
  • Academy managers: for the internal knowledge platform

Best practices for the structure

The success of an e-learning academy depends largely on strategy and implementation. These points have proven their worth:

  • Clearly define target groups and learning objectives
  • Structure content in a modular and technologically sensible way
  • Use gamification, microlearning and interactive elements
  • Integrate feedback loops
  • Continuously evaluate and improve

Expert tip: An e-learning academy can be ideally combined with face-to-face formats – so-called blended learning. Learners benefit from a flexible combination of different learning methods.

Tools & formats at a glance

Typical tools:

  • LMS systems such as hiveQ
  • Authoring tools (e.g. Articulate, iSpring)
  • Video tools & webinars
  • Quiz and feedback tools

Popular formats:

  • Educational videos
  • Podcasts
  • Interactive modules
  • Case studies
  • Web-based trainings (WBT)
  • Social learning components
  • High-quality e-learning for everyday work

Frequently asked questions

An LMS is the technical system in the background, while the e-learning academy represents the content-related, organizational and strategic implementation.

The costs depend on the scope of the content, the software used and the implementation effort. Please feel free to contact us.

Depending on the complexity, implementation can take between a few weeks and several months. We will be happy to support you.

Yes, many platforms allow the integration of content from external providers, e.g. via SCORM, xAPI or LTI interfaces.

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