The University of Liverpool has announced an expansion of its Online Learning Partnership scheme, to help employers of any size invest in the skills of their staff through online postgraduate education.
The scheme, which was originally created for organisations with more than 250 employees, is now open to any organisation looking to invest in the development of three or more employees – providing access to tuition fee discounts and tailored support for their learning and development priorities.
Professor Gavin Brown, the University’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, said: “The pace of digital transformation in higher education has increased in recent years and we have never been better placed to support employers who recognise that talent-development is still a high priority, even in the increasingly challenging economic climate. Our 100% online and part-time master’s programmes provide a fantastic opportunity for individuals to learn alongside their job and to put their new knowledge and skills into practice in the workplace alongside their studies. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises have a vital role to play in the post-pandemic economy and we hope that the expansion of our Online Learning Partnership scheme will support them to invest in their employees and see the benefits returned in higher performance and capability.”
Other discounts and scholarships are available for online programmes with the University, including a full payment discount, alumni discount for previous Liverpool graduates, and regional scholarships for international students based overseas in eligible countries. For more information on the new corporate discount, visit online.liverpool.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/corporate-discounts.
Why support employees to study online?
Supporting employees to gain online qualifications can:
- Address skills gaps within an organisation
- Increase productivity
- Improve staff retention and motivation
- Attract new talent
- Encourage innovation
About online programmes
The University of Liverpool was one of the first UK higher education institutions to offer degrees online and is recognised as a leader in the provision of 100% online postgraduate education, with over 20,000 online graduates in 171 countries worldwide. It is a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led UK universities and ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide.
There are a wide range of programmes available to study online with the University, from a highly rated MBA from our triple accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) Management School, to Cyber Security, Public Health, Organisational and Business Psychology, and many more. Each programme is designed to reflect industry best practice while capitalising on the University’s academic strengths and global networks to benefit employees and their organisation.
Different awards are available, from shorter postgraduate certificates taking less than 12 months to complete to full master’s degrees that can be completed in two and a half years. Each programme is designed for online delivery and a state-of-the-art learning platform enables interactive classes and regular contact with staff and fellow students around the world.
