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Our online learning portal LaserConnect hosts a variety of e-learning courses. Authored by industry experts, these courses allow you to self-study from anywhere, at your own pace and according to your own schedule.
How does LaserConnect work?
Using our LaserConnect LMS platform is simple. Just sign in and work through your chosen courses individually without the need for instructors. For our approved centres, these courses are available free of charge for their learners, and with unlimited learner numbers.
Courses available on LaserConnect
We offer a variety of courses on LaserConnect, including:
Invigilator Training
This course is designed for those working as invigilators managing licence-linked security qualification exams or those considering this role. As per SIA requirements for the licence-linked security suite of qualifications, all invigilators must ‘undergo a detailed induction’. This course meets this requirement.
The course includes:
The role and responsibilities of an exam invigilator
Policies and procedures
Preparing the room
Tasks to be completed before, during and after examinations.
A quiz that certifies learners upon successful completion. This can be used as evidence that the learner completed the detailed induction required by SIA for all invigilators of licence-linked qualifications.
Understanding Mental Health
This course provides an introduction to mental health for either general interest or as a preparation for further study.
Our Understanding Mental Health course covers:
The meaning of mental health.
Factors which contribute to mental health.
Treatments for mental illness.
A Guide to Essay Writing
This course introduces essay writing for those undertaking or preparing to start an academic qualification at Level 3 and above.
In the A Guide to Essay Writing course you will learn:
The essay format and conventions.
How to plan and structure an essay.
Referencing according to scholarly convention.
How to write a good essay.
How to Undertake Research
This course is designed to help develop information retrieval skills, which are essential for study purposes.
Our How to Undertake Research course covers:
Accessing and selecting information.
Discerning fit-for-purpose information.
Finding information expediently and effectively.
Note taking.
We are continually developing new courses and will share them here once available. If you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us.
