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Post COVID 19 Technologies for RTOs

17/06/2020

Despite its devastating effects across the world, the COVID-19 experience has led us to form many good habits. Many will stay with us forever. Among these are the use of convenient technologies that help to integrate physical, virtual and online training. Many of our customers now schedule classrooms that support both physical and virtual attendance. More of their courses are now available face to face and online. Students can enrol, ...

Topics: Business Integration Web Technologies Training Management Systems Student Management Systems Power BI RTO Bluegem API Connector Microsoft 365 Learning and Development Learning Technologies

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.

Topics: Corporate Enterprise Training Business Integration eLearning Solutions Web Technologies Workforce Planning and Development Learning Management System AVETMISS Scorm Student Management Systems API RTO VSL Formal Training Plans Microsoft 365 Workforce Development Learning and Development L&D

Empowering your RTO With a Little Help From Microsoft

02/04/2019

We all know what 'streamlining' means. We all aspire to the principles. So my goal here is not to get on my soapbox and deliver the gospel according to Microsoft. For the purpose of this article I'm going to take it as 'read' that your RTO wants the benefits of an integrated solution with minimal duplication, minimal risk of data entry errors, accurate - fast - and reliable business processing, etc.... As we've come to learn from so ...

Topics: Corporate Enterprise Training Business Integration Compliance Web Technologies Training Management Systems

10 Reasons You Need a Built-In LMS

28/02/2019

Topics: Corporate Enterprise Training Business Integration eLearning Solutions Web Technologies Training Management Systems Learning Management System

GDPR and what it means to your training organisation or RTO

07/12/2018

Everywhere you look the term “GDPR” keeps popping up. But what is it, and what does it have to do with your training organisation or RTO?

Topics: Corporate Enterprise Training Web Technologies Security

Reports and Dashboards - windows to your RTO business

01/11/2018

If you deliver training as a private or enterprise RTO you know all about reporting. The ability to submit tmely and accurate AVETMISS data is essential. But wouldn’t it be great if you could take advantage of the same data to make those critical decisions that determine how well your business is performing?

Topics: Corporate Enterprise Training Web Technologies Training Management Systems Reporting

The Warning Signs of Poor Training Software Usability

10/07/2018

For a learning and development manager there is nothing worse than having your administration or users complaining about a system that is difficult to use. You want to find a system that will make your life easier, not add more stress.

Topics: Web Technologies

2016 National VET Conference – Our Roadmap

03/08/2016

We are very excited to show you our new and improved Bluegem editions. We’ve made massive strides this year and we hope you’ll like the changes. Key changes include: faster response time, more flexibility, user-configurable dashboards, easier to use, comprehensive invoicing, full integration with Xero, better CRICOS and VET FEE-HELP tools… The list goes on.

Topics: Industry Insider Corporate Enterprise Training Business Integration Compliance eLearning Solutions What's New Web Technologies Training Management Systems

It's budget time. Act NOW!

16/06/2016

The end of the financial year is fast approaching. NOW is the time to review and implement the best practice RTO solutions and processes, and include them into your 2016 expenses. Aside from being fully tax deductable, Bluegem offers a wide range of services including a flexible customisable solution for your RTO business.

Topics: Corporate Enterprise Training Compliance eLearning Solutions Web Technologies Training Management Systems

What is a Student Records Management System (SMS)

21/07/2013

Over the past 2 decades 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, ASQA, AQTF, AVETMISS, and CRICOS. Years ago everything was planned and tracked on a set of spread sheets and ledgers that you would probably never have seen. These days schools, colleges, universities, and registered training ...

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