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## [7 Tips for a more profitable RTO in the Post-pandemic Era](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/tips-to-migrate-your-rto-to-a-more-profitable-and-covid-aware-online-platform)

02/06/2021 

 Its no surprise that the demand for online and virtual classroom learning has dramatically increased with lockdown and quarantine. What is less certain is 'how long this trend is likely to continue'. Most experts agree that we're seeing changes that are likely to be with us forever.

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## [The Complete LMS for Today's Fire and Rescue Training](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/complete-lms-for-fire-and-emergency-training-2)

02/06/2021 

 Bluegem ALERT is a complete LMS for Fire and Emergency Training Management. It is the latest edition in the Bluegem product suite of LMS solutions. ALERT is everything you expect in an enterprise Learning Management System, PLUS all the features and capabilities you expect in an LMS designed for firefighting and emergency services.

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## [Enterprise Training for a Remote Workforce](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/enterprise-training-for-a-remote-workforce)

17/06/2020 

 If there's one thing we've learned from the COVID-19 experience it's that corporations need to be prepared with an effective teleworker strategy. Organisations that were able to transition quickly to remote working were able to maintain business as usual, and minimise the crippling effects on the economy, caused by the pandemic. Looking forward, we explore what that means for workforce planning and development post-COVID 19.

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## [RTO Tools for better Student Engagement](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/rto-tools-for-better-student-engagement)

17/06/2020 

 The most important message we regularly hear from our customers is "We need to improve our student experience". You probably wouldn't expect a student management system to provide all the answers. No surprise. You'd be right. But providing your students with a portal and a good set of engaging online tools is a great start.

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## [Morrison's Plan to Overhaul the VET Sector](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/morrisons-plan-to-overhaul-the-vet-sector)

17/06/2020 

 What will this mean for your RTO Systems? No doubt you’re aware of the Morrison government’s plans to overhaul the VET sector, so I won’t dwell on the details. The point of this article is to look at how those plans might impact the processes and systems your RTO relies on. What are the steps you could take now to benefit from or protect against expected changes before and after they’re enacted.

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## [Finally! A Complete LMS for Fire and Emergency Training](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/complete-lms-for-fire-and-emergency-training)

13/01/2020 

 Bluegem ALERT is a complete LMS for Fire and Emergency Training Management. It is the latest edition in the Bluegem product suite of LMS solutions. ALERT is everything you expect in an enterprise Learning Management System, PLUS all the features and capabilities you expect in an LMS designed for firefighting and emergency services.

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[![Everyone needs it, but how do you get it?](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/hubfs/Everyone%20needs%20it%2c%20but%20how%20do%20you%20get%20it%3F.png)](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/vet-insights-10-reasons-why-good-support-beats-bells-and-whistles-every-time)

## [The Number One Reason People Abandon RTO Software. Lack Of Support](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/vet-insights-10-reasons-why-good-support-beats-bells-and-whistles-every-time)

01/04/2019 

 Before you buy any new business software, it’s important to look beyond its features and ‘bells and whistles’. You will want to understand how the product will work in your business, and just as importantly, understand the level of support you will get if you become a customer. Here are 10 Critical Questions to ask BEFORE YOU SIGN UP. (It’s usually too late afterwards…)

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## [How to make eLearning work in your face to face environment](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/7-simple-ideas-for-making-elearning-work-in-your-face-to-face-environment)

18/03/2019 

 If you ever felt you wanted to incorporate or test-drive eLearning in your training organisation but held back through concerns over its applicability in a face-to-face environment then this article is for you.

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## [What is a Student Management System (SMS)?](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/what-is-a-student-management-system-sms)

01/03/2019 

 When friends and family ask me what my business does I tell them “we develop and market online student management systems”. Over the years since we started in 2004 I’ve learned to anticipate the inevitable question “what’s a Student Management System?” Here’s how I’ve learned to reply without getting into the technical details about: the VET Sector, AQF, AVETMISS, VSL and CRICOS.

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## [Face to face training - RIP](https://blog.bluegem.com.au/face-to-face-training-rip)

02/12/2017 

 "Online training doesn't work in our industry. Just a waste of time. How do you expect people to learn how to be a bricklayer watching cartoons on their iPad. Face to face training is the only thing that works."

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