What is the On-line Learning Library?
The On-Line Learning Library is a service provided by the Institute for Payroll Professionals, in conjunction with Echelon Learning Ltd. It is an online knowledge and learning resource that is designed to support you in carrying out your day-to-day job and to facilitate your ongoing professional and personal development.
The On-line Learning Library acts as both a job support tool and a precise learning resource. It provides a comprehensive store of information, bite-sized learning material and professional development solutions designed to help you refine the skills you need for today and to develop your competencies for the future.
What is in the On-line Learning Library?
There are three types on learning solution:
Action Lists: business and management solutions providing an easy-to-adopt set of steps to follow in implementing an action plan.
Self-development Solutions: bite-sized, self-contained chunks of learning for personal development purposes.
Digests: easy-to-absorb abstracts of well-known management books and introductions to a range of management philosophies.
Here's the index of solution topics available. Click on any of the options to see the range of content available.
There is always a trial solution available free of charge on the home page.
If there are any specific subjects you’d like but can’t see click here to let us know and we’ll try to get it.
Solutions are specifically designed to be bite-sized nuggets that provide a good insight into the subject, rather than to be a detailed or expert-level training course. Access to more detailed and technical material is referenced in many of the solutions.
How long do solutions take to complete?
The duration of the solutions and their self-assessments typically range from 20 to 60 minutes. This could be extended if you follow any of the links to the referenced documents and websites for further information. The process is flexible and solutions do not have to be completed in one ‘sitting’.
Are the solutions studied online?
They can be, or they can be printed off and studied anywhere and at any time you find convenient. The self-assessments at the end of each module must be completed online.
When can The On-line Learning Library be accessed?
24/7. A 56K web connection is all that is required.
Do the solutions count towards CPD?
Yes. The CPD hours are identified in each module.
How do I access the solutions?
Browse through the different sections of the On-line Learning Library or enter keywords into the search box. When you see a subject of interest click on the solution title to see an overview of its content, duration and cost. If you want to purchase and download the solution click “Add to shopping basket” and proceed through the Shopping Basket process. If you’re a first-time buyer you’ll be asked to open a Google Checkout account – follow the on-screen instructions carefully. Once you're done we’ll send you an email to confirm your order.
How much do the solutions cost?
There are three ways to access the library:
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You can buy them individually with a credit or debit card. Solutions are priced very modestly at £2.00, £5.00 or £10.00.
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You can open an account: you prepay either £50.00 or £500.00 (if you purchase a £50 account you receive £60 worth of downloads, and for a £500 account you receive £600 worth of downloads). You and colleagues can then download solutions until the credit is spent. Access is via a logon and password: you will only be asked for these details when you come to Checkout.
You can return here to easily and quickly add additional funds.
To open a new account, or top up an existing one, please click here.
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You can purchase an annual license for unrestricted access to the library – pricing is shown below and is based on the number of registered users, access is via e-mail address, logon and password.
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5 Users |
£1,000, plus VAT |
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10 Users |
£1,500, plus VAT |
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25 Users |
£3,000, plus VAT |
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50 Users |
£5,000, plus VAT |
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100 Users |
£8,000, plus VAT |
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200 Users |
£12,000, plus VAT |
The licence size can be fitted to the exact number required and the price calculated by adding additional users at the per capita price of the previous price band. For example, a licence for 12 users would be priced as follows: £1,500 for a 10-user licence and 2 users at £1,500/10 = £150. This makes £1,800 in total, plus VAT.
To purchase a license ring David Hill, the On-line Learning Library Project Manager, on +020 8274 9965, or e-mail him: david@echelonlearning.co.uk
How do I know this site is secure?
The payment information you send to Google Checkout is protected with the industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol. You'll notice that a lock is displayed at the bottom of the browser when SSL is encrypting the information you enter making it virtually impossible for anyone except the intended recipient to read the information you submit. Remember that the first time you use the Library you'll need to set up a Google Checkout account.
I’ve forgotten my logon and/or password, how do I retrieve it?
If you are an account or licence holder for this site please call David Hill on +020 8274 9965, or e-mail him: david@echelonlearning.co.uk
How do I print Adobe PDF documents?
If you are unable to print a PDF document in Internet Explorer ensure that you have clicked the Print icon in the PDF window (as opposed to the Print icon in Internet Explorer).
If you cannot see PDF documents and need to download Acrobat Reader click here.
Can I record my learning?
By entering your email address when purchasing content, the system can automatically set you up with an online learning log that will record your learning – which is useful for your CPD. Click on CPD Log in the top tool bar for further details.
Who can use the On-line Learning Library?
Anyone who works in or with the payroll profession, and others who have an interest in the subject – there are no restrictions. The solutions are suitable for all.
Who is already using The On-line Learning Library?
A wide range of local government and commercial companies currently subscribe to their own version of the On-line Learning Library. In addition, a number of professional institutes make use of the solutions, including the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. People are using the On-line Learning Library for a wide range of reasons, including CPD, professional development and performance support. Most people use the On-line Learning Library in the office, while approximately 15% study at home.