IPI Academy Self-paced Learning
What is self-paced learning?
Self-paced learning courses from IPI Academy online courses you can take at your own pace to help continue your professional development.
Self-based learning vs live training
Our live training courses - online webinar or in-person - are classroom-format, where you will interact in real-time with our faculty and your fellow attendees. Self-paced learning courses are undertaken solo at your own pace without having to schedule time away from work or other commitments.
Both training types can work together to help continue and document your own continuing professional development (CPD).
How do the courses work?
Self-paced learning courses consist of of a series of pages grouped into modules:
- Each page includes reading material; while some also have interactive exercises such as quizzes and surveys to demonstrate your understanding
- Your overall progress is calculated based on you marking each page as complete (ie that you have read and understood it)
- Additionally, on each page you can add your own notes, highlight important sections, and set bookmarks
- Each time you complete an exercise or activity, your progress is record and you can compare against previous attempts
- Most modules include a self assessment questionnaire where you can record your answers and compare them to the ideal ones.
- The course ends with a final assessment, passing which allows access to your certificate. Marking all pages as complete is not required to take the assessment.
Do I need any special software?
IPI Academy self-paced learning courses are fully browser-based require no downloads; the only requirement being a modern web browser (eg Chrome/Edge/Safari/Firefox).
Can I try a course before purchasing?
Many of our self-paced courses offer a free sample version which is a small extract of the course. These are clearly displayed on each course page.
Note the sample versions do not include a final assessment or certificate.
How do I access the courses?
Self-paced learning courses are delivered here at ipi.academy, through your account.
After you have purchased, visit the 'My courses' page - when you view your enrolment, you will be able to see your progress at a glance, and a link to start the training itself.
Is there any time limit?
There is no time limit to complete the course; and you can continue to access the course at any time after you complete it.
Can I download the courses?
Your training is delivered in an online/interactive format, so it is not available to download.
Will I receive a certificate?
A certificate is provided for your continuing professional development (CPD) records.
To download your certificate you must complete and pass the final assessment to demonstrate your understanding of the course. The pass score and number of permitted attempts are clearly displayed; you can contact us for assistance if you have any difficulties.
Can I purchase self-paced learning for my colleagues?
Yes - you can purchase training for any number of colleagues (which may or may not include yourself).
Via your account you will be able to invite your colleagues to enrol; see when they enrolled; and check their progress and completion status.
The same multiple booking discounts as our live courses apply - 30%/40%/50% off the 2nd/3rd/4th delegate respectively. Please contact us if you require a larger number.
Is my training still available from the Falconbury website?
If you previously purchased a self-paced learning course from our training partner Falconbury, your course is now available here at ipi.academy.
The course material and your progress have been converted to the new IPI Academy platform - but please let us know if you experience any difficulty.