2 September 2005

Connect has beaten national competition to deliver learndirect training across Merseyside.

The win means that Connect will continue to provide a broad range of over 500 government funded learndirect courses at its Connect Learning Centres, located across Greater Merseyside.

Connect has also been chosen to develop and manage the Merseyside Virtual Learning Centre, a portal which provides information on the available courses and extends access to the elearning opportunities on offer.

The tender win follows Connect’s outstanding performance in delivering the learndirect programme last year, during which over 10,000 learndirect courses were delivered to over 3,500 learners.

Peter Labone, Connect Learndirect Project Manager, comments, “Connect is well respected for the excellent support our dedicated staff give to learners. In fact, a recent customer satisfaction survey reported that in excess of 90% of respondees were very satisfied with the service they received from us.”

Bill Healey, a learndirect customer, commented, “I was extremely impressed by the professionalism of the courses and the staff. The whole experience was enhanced by the courtesy and friendliness of my tutor.”

Peter Labone explains, “Connect’s continued success is a reflection of our commitment to delivering a high quality professional service to all our customers and we are really looking forward to another year of helping people fulfil their potential.”

learndirect courses cover a wide range of subjects including Maths, English, Business, Management, IT skills and Languages, many of which lead to qualifications.