Case Studies

The Digital College's e-learning has delivered tangible benefits across sectors such as construction, healthcare and employability.

In addition our range of health and wellbeing and health and safety courses are used by a wide range of businesses and public sector organisations.

Local Authorities | Employability skills

Case study: Helping jobseekers acquire skills in Scotland

Invest in Renfrewshire is the largest employability service in Western Scotland, providing a complete skills service to both employers and jobseekers.

As the employability arm of Renfrewshire council, they are a voluntary service working with local businesses and charities to help grow the Renfrewshire economy whilst also finding suitable employment for jobseekers..

Housing Associations | Volunteer Training

Case study: Joseph Rowntree upskills volunteers

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust are using e-learning to upskill their Hartlepool Action Lab volunteers. The volunteers are now able to gain certificates which not only develop their volunteering skills but also enhance their CVs.

Businesses | Health and Safety training

Case study: O'Halloran and O'Brien handle serious cost savings

OHOB has evolved from a small groundworks company to a multi-disciplined major contractor. With over 2000 operatives over 100 site locations training can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive.

This case study demonstrates how OHOB are deploying essential manual handling training company-wide with a saving of over 80%.

CSCS Cards | Construction supply chain

Case study: Cleaning company mops up with CSCS cards

Many non-construction companies now require CSCS green cards for their staff due to the increasing focus on health and safety in the construction industry.

See how cleaning firm Parker Parker Ltd used the CSCS Green Card service to quickly get their staff compliant and working on construction sites.

Employment | Partner Programme

Case study: Employability in North Wales

As a long-term partner, Agoriad Cyf have used employability courses from The Digital College to help local people into work. Due to the accessible nature of the learning, the courses can help those who face barriers with traditional classroom training.

Training | Partner Programme

Case study: Gateway for Women in Construction

Gateway Professional Training are working with the Borough of Islington to open up the construction industry to local women. Gateway used our online learning and assessments to equip attendees with with CSCS cards so they were ready for work.

Employment | Partner Programme

Case study: Improving prospects through skills in The North West

Farnworth Baptist Church provide a wide variety of support services to their local community, near Bolton Manchester. This support includes a Work Club which has an active programme to help those seeking work.

Employment | Construction

Case study: Jordan's story

The Work Programme Team at Richmond Fellowship and The Digital College helped Jordan study for a CSCS Green Card and his first job.

This case study shows how online learning, combined with local in-person support, can help people into work.