Choosing the right learning paths for your IT team
In the fast-evolving landscape of cloud computing, continuous learning is not just a hot trend, but a necessity. But, for a busy team, carving out time for training can be easier said than done —and as a manager, even organising the training your team needs can feel overwhelming.
Enter learning paths: your team’s compass to success. But what exactly are learning paths, why are they needed, and how can you choose the right ones?
What is a learning path?
Learning paths act as personalised roadmaps, guiding your team on their learning journey. They are a selection of carefully curated courses designed to develop their skills with a particular focus area.
We’re not talking about a generic course outline —learning paths offer targeted, organised journeys that align with your team’s objectives, skill sets and career goals. They bridge the gap between theory and practical application, and ensure your IT team masters the skills required to excel in their roles.
Why use a learning path?
Learning pathways offer a structured and sequenced approach. This makes the training programs more efficient and more effective. Custom learning paths are designed to accommodate various learning styles and personal preferences —while encouraging continuous professional development that also aligns with goals of the business.
Let’s dive a little deeper into some of the benefits of opting for learning paths:
They create structure around learning
Learning paths provide a crucial framework for structured learning experiences. With thousands of courses to choose from, it’s so easy to get lost in a sea of choice. With a curated learning pathway, you’ll feel confident that your team has access to the resources they need, when they need them, and is making constant progress towards acquiring new skills.
The beauty lies in the seamless connection between learning steps, eliminating the time wasted in figuring out the next move. Learners can dedicate their focus to mastering each step along the path, confident in the knowledge that a well-defined trajectory propels them forward. This blend of autonomy and structure fosters a more efficient and empowering educational journey.
They are easier for team leaders to manage
Learning paths not only offer a better development experience to employees, but also offer a streamlined administrative process for team leaders. Once a learning pathway has been set up for a particular role, function or specialty, team leaders can easily manage the enrolment of multiple trainees on the same pathway.
You can map the learning path to your team’s career goals
Learning pathways also helps to map career growth within your team — working hand-in-hand with employee development plans, to help assess when team members are ready for a new role or promotion. This ongoing learning not only helps you to build a highly-skilled, future-ready team, but also keeps your team members feeling empowered and engaged.
How to choose the right learning path for your team
You can tailor the journey based on roles within your team – architects, developers or operations and the courses typically start from foundational, progressing to intermediate, leading to expert level knowledge.
You can also choose a learning path that focuses on a specialty area like cloud security, AI, or data analytics. Being able to create a tailored approach ensures that your team doesn’t just keep up, but lead the way in their respective domains.
To start setting up your learning pathways, you need to first define your training requirements based on:
- skills gaps
- business goals
- future needs
By looking at what skills you’ve got currently, and what skills you’ll need in the future, you can start to create a plan to bridge that gap. From there, you can find a training partner to help craft the perfect learning paths for your team.
Dive into AWS and Azure cloud learning paths
For cloud enthusiasts, Bespoke offers robust AWS and Azure learning paths tailored to diverse needs. We can tailor your learning paths to cover everything from fundamentals to advanced specialties. AWS and Azure learning paths empower your team to navigate the complexities of cloud architecture, security, and machine learning —crucial components of modern IT landscapes.
Are you ready to get started? Get in touch today to talk to our expert team today to start planning your cloud learning path journey.
