Coventry Social Services has adopted the new 'e-Learning BTEC Certificate in Management Studies' as part of their approach to achieving National Care Standards qualifications targets.  The programme will initially be rolled out to 20 managers and the first awards will be given in June 2004.

Learners working towards the NVQ Level 4 in Care will be using the BTEC qualification as part evidence to achieve this award.  The e-Learning BTEC Certificate in Management Studies is a way that the main qualification can be achieved quickly, at the convenience of the manager, with a modern, exciting and interactive learning experience.
 
The e-Learning content that supports the BTEC Certificate in Management Studies is the latest release from AdVal KeyKnowledge in partnership with leading awarding body, Edexcel. 

Learners will be able to control their own learning and are able to download streamed video case studies, have access to the latest thinking from experts including John Adair, be able to complete self-analysis questionnaires including Myers-Briggs, experience motivational learning content and be questioned throughout to reinforce the learning.  Overall, learners will be given a truly interactive and motivational learning experience.

Assessment of the e-Learning BTEC Certificate in Management Studies will be through the established Edexcel examination procedure.
 
Coventry Council's cabinet member for Social Services, Cllr Ann Lucas, commented:  "The e-Learning BTEC Certificate in Management Studies proves that soft skills can be taught well by e-Learning - it is truly engaging and has a real impact on the learner.  Now we can use the e-Learning BTEC to improve the soft skills staff require to manage and lead effectively.  The fact that our staff achieve the national accredited Certificate in Management Studies qualification is a huge benefit both individually and for the Council."

Joe Quilter, Director of Publishing at AdVal KeyKnowledge added: “We are delighted that Coventry Social Services are adopting the e-Learning BTEC Certificate in Management Studies as their standard for achieving care standards.  By providing a motivational learning experience
alongside a qualification both the organisation and learner wins."