1) How do they support both learning and assessment?

A good starting point is to think about what you want to achieve. Are you looking to deliver online courses, assess knowledge and skills, manage formal examinations or support the whole process?

Consider how everything works together too. Can you track someone’s progress from initial training through to assessment and certification? And can you access the information you need without having to switch between several different systems?

2) Can they tailor learning to your needs?

As your organisation’s objectives will be unique, it’s worth asking whether the learning content can be created specifically for you. Alongside this, check whether different learner needs and accessibility requirements can be accommodated. And establish whether the approach can be adapted as your organisation’s priorities change.

For accessibility in particular, meeting technical standards is essential, but it doesn’t automatically mean learning is easy to understand or engage with. Look for a provider, such as eCom, that considers accessibility from the outset, using clear language, thoughtful design and an understanding of different learning needs, including those of neurodivergent learners.

3) How do they assess knowledge and competence?

Being able to demonstrate what someone knows or can do, particularly that they can apply this in the real world, is important. That means your assessments need to measure the right things, be delivered consistently and produce results you can trust when making important decisions.

It’s also worth considering how you can use the information gathered. Can you identify where learners may need additional support? Spot patterns in learning performance? Or use assessment results to improve future learning?

To support this, some providers offer specialist assessment technology alongside their learning solutions. For example, eCom’s eNetAssess platform supports a range of assessment requirements, including secure, high-stakes examinations.

4) What expertise and support can they offer?

Having the right technology matters, but so does working with people who understand what you’re trying to achieve. It’s worth finding out whether a provider simply supplies the technology or can also offer guidance on learning design, assessment quality, accessibility, and other important considerations.

You’ll likely be working together for some time, and your requirements may change along the way. So it’s important to establish what support will be available, including whether you can speak to people who understand your project and can help resolve any issues that arise.

Bringing learning and assessment together

So, in answering the question of what digital learning providers offer both learning and assessment, it’s worth remembering that choosing the right provider is about more than finding the right technology. It’s also about finding the right expertise and support to help you achieve your goals. And hopefully what we’ve covered here will help you make a more informed choice for your organisation.

If you’d like to find out how eCom Learning Solutions brings together digital learning, assessment technology and specialist expertise, please do get in touch - we’d be happy to have a conversation.