O.T.Y.S

O.T.Y.S. (Our Training is Your Success)

O.T.Y.S. (Our Training is Your Success) embodies our commitment to delivering high-quality training courses online. With our "No Fluff" approach, you can expect tailored content designed to meet your specific goals. Each course includes comprehensive training and resources. Additionally, learners have access to online learning classes before and after completing the training.

There are several compelling reasons why organisations should invest in training programmes for their staff and volunteers:

1. Improving Skills and Knowledge: Training programmes enhance the knowledge and skills of employees and volunteers, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy in their work and volunteering.

2. Setting High Quality Standards: Training initiatives can address identified areas for improvement, setting high-quality standards and supporting performance appraisals.

3. Preparing for Additional Responsibilities: Training prepares individuals for higher roles within an organisation, equipping them with the necessary skills to excel in their new positions.

4. Enhancing Employability: Training serves as a pathway to better employment opportunities, as volunteering is often a stepping stone to securing a job.

5. Demonstrating Value: Providing training opportunities demonstrates that individuals are valued within the organisation, boosting motivation and enhancing their sense of worth.

6. Testing Team Efficiency: Volunteer training allows organisations to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of their teams and systems, leading to improved project outcomes.

7. Improving IT and Computer Skills: Training programmes help employees and volunteers develop specific computer skills and IT proficiency, enabling them to leverage technology effectively in their roles.

While there are various approaches to training, the learning pyramid, also known as "the learning cone," illustrates that active participation in the learning process leads to higher retention rates. This model highlights the importance of engaging learners through interactive and hands-on activities to maximise learning outcomes.

The Learning Pyramid underscores the ineffectiveness of passive learning methods such as lectures, which rely on learners passively absorbing information. At Third Sector Training, we recognise the limitations of this approach and instead prioritise active engagement and participation in the learning process. 

• Our teaching philosophy revolves around empowering volunteers and staff to discover knowledge and learning through active involvement in exercises and activities. By encouraging learners to actively participate and apply what they've learned, we facilitate the transfer of information from short-term to long-term memory. This hands-on approach makes learning more personal and meaningful, fostering a deeper understanding and retention of the material.

• In our training courses, we employ participatory teaching methods such as interactive activities, and opportunities for learners to implement their newfound knowledge. By creating an interactive and engaging learning environment, we ensure that our participants are fully immersed in the learning process, leading to more effective learning outcomes.

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

– Benjamin Franklin