ABMA Education recently visited Kenya and Zambia to launch the ABMA Education Learning Environment. The ABMA Education Learning Environment represents a new approach to qualification delivery that has employers in mind, helps to create professional work-based skills and is supported by a wealth of textbooks and exclusive resources.
ABMA Education Learning Environment is Launched in Kenya
The ABMA Education Learning Environment was launched in conjunction with the British Chamber of Business in South Africa, British Chamber of Commerce Kenya and Department for International Trade. It was presented to local, national and international employers, education authorities and recognised ABMA Education Centres.
In Kenya, we were extremely grateful to His Excellency the British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey, who introduced the ABMA Education Learning Environment and his speech highlighted how passionate learners in Kenya are for education and learning. In particular, the High Commissioner drew attention to the special links that ABMA Education had with businesses and employers and how this new innovative approach would bring great benefits to the dedicated learners in the region and to the region itself.
His Excellency the British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey’s speech can be listened to in full by clicking here.
His Excellency The British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey
In Zambia, we were also fortunate to have the British Deputy High Commissioner to Zambia, Andrew Hamilton, introduce the ABMA Education Learning Environment. Andrew spoke of how Zambia learners have a desire and thirst for learning and education. He spoke of the benefits of the ABMA Education Learning Environment and how ABMA Education’s new approach would help learners satisfy the needs of future employers.
Andrew Hamilton, British Deputy High Commissioner to Zambia
Deputy’s High Commissioner Andrew Hamilton’s speech can be listened to in full by clicking here.
Following both of the introductions, Paul Roseveare, Head of Business Development, then went on to introduce the ABMA Education Learning Environment to all the attendees.
Paul spoke about the current approach to education adopted by many awarding organisations, the reason we need to take a new approach and why that approach is so important now. He then went on to highlight how the ABMA Education Learning Environment would support learner developments and how ABMA Education learners would benefit in the future.
Should you wish to receive a copy of the full presentation, please contact us directly at info@abma.uk.com and we will be happy to forward you a copy.
It was great to have so many employers, education authorities and ABMA Education Recognised Centres attend these events. Those that were disappointed to find the events fully booked can complete a contact form and we will be happy to provide details.
A list of example attendees:
| Kenyan Attendees
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Zambian Attendees |
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Adrian Kenya Afex Lonrho Aggreko International Projects Ltd Agri Experience Ltd AON Kenya Insurance Brokers Ltd Aragami Auto Movers Coffey International Kenya Consumer’s Choice Limited DGM Kenya East Africa Cricket & Educational Foundation Ernst & Young Express Communication Ltd Ford Foundation Fourth Generation Capital Limited Glen Edmunds Advanced Driving Glowlingwlg(UK) LP Grant Thornton Heshima Kenya Human Capital Synergies (HCS) Africa ICT Online Kenya Chamber Mines Kenya Methodist University Knight Frank Kenya Mission Aviation Fellowship Preferred Personnel Africa Limited Prudential Kenya Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Safaricom Dealers Sang Yug School of Petroleum Studies sQuid Kenya USAID WildlifeDirect (Kenya) Mahali Mzuri
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AES (Zambia)
Bank of Zambia Bankers Association of Zambia Going Places Tours & Travel Hill & Delamain Limited Intermarket Securities Limited JPSM Innovations Ltd Kansai Plascon Zambia Limited Lusaka Grand Lusaka Securities Exchange Plc Madison Finance Company Zambia Limited Professional Life Assurance Public Service Pension Funds Radisson Blu Diamond General Insurance Limited Zambia Chamber of Mines Agro Africa Travelport Villa Executive Lodge & Guesthouse Africa Rentals & Travel Zambia Bureau of Standards Zambia Seed Company Limited Zambia Cooperative Federation Women and Law in Southern Africa Microlink Zambian Breweries (SAB Miller) Zambia Customs and Forwarding Agents Association Vulpine Travel Customized Clearing & Forwarding Limited
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After both events, we were overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback that we had, and continue to receive, and whilst it was impossible to talk to everyone individually, we continue to be in contact with everyone who has attended.
Employers were extremely positive with the concept of the ABMA Education Learning Environment, especially with regards to the soft skills which is built in to the new ABMA Education qualifications. Below is just a snippet of the feedback which we have received:
“Soft skills are mandatory for any employee to fit in an organisation”
“Soft skills are very valuable and are essential in meeting clients’ needs”
“If the new method of delivery is as good as stated then this is game changing”
“ABMA Education learners will have a cutting edge around the world”
“Soft skills definitely play the biggest role in employment and I think this new approach is really valuable”
An important aspect of the ABMA Education Learning Environment is the Exclusive Resources, which excited recognised centres and employers alike.
ABMA Education has now launched an eLibrary which allows learners and lecturers unlimited access to full text books specifically dedicated to each ABMA Education qualification, which can be downloaded in a way which suits the user. Not only that, ABMA Education is incorporating a new professional development section of the elibrary to assist learners develop useful and sought after skills whilst in employment. In addition to this, users can also access thousands of journals, articles, opinion pieces and real life examples through our Journal Database.
ABMA Education Learning Environment Launch in Zambia
We are still receiving a great many emails and calls regarding the ABMA Education Learning Environment and how employers and centres can take advantage of the new approach and of course when this exciting new way of learning will be officially launched. Well, we are extremely excited to announce that this will be launch in the first quarter of 2017.
Should you have any questions or require any information please do not hesitate to contact ABMA Education by visiting our website, contacting us via Twitter @ABMAEducation or via email at info@abma.uk.com.
Useful links:
ABMA Speaks to British Deputy High Commissioner to Zambia Andrew Hamilton