Course Design

 

 

We design and tailor training programmes to the precise learning objectives agreed with the client on a case-by-case basis. We blend professional face-to-face training with case studies, valuation exercises and simulations.

We believe that careful planning is essential in good course design. Our tailored approach can 'add-value' and help leverage institutional training budgets. We achieve this through:

Client-oriented programme design

• Pre-course learning, workshops and simulations combined to create bespoke programmes
• Programme contents and style tailored to fit client's business strategy
• Course materials customised to reflect the client's corporate culture

Eligibility assessment

• Pre-course testing to check that participants meet minimum entry criteria
• Ensures matched groups and faster workshop progress
• Post-course testing and assessments to gauge development

Design and delivery led by professional tutors

• Use wide range of training techniques
• Ensure high degree of delegate participation

First class materials

• Comprehensive workshop notes for future reference
• Include product notes, market strategies, exercises and case studies

Competence assessment

• Test participants' practical skills
• Feed results back to participants and their sponsors
• Identify follow-up training requirements and review of programme objectives

Why we use Simulations, Case Studies and a 'Blended' approach

"Tell me, I'll forget. Show me, I'll remember. Involve me, I'll understand" (Chinese proverb)

Participants learn by doing. We therefore structure our course design so that they emerge from the training programmes with a satisfying sense of 'owning' new practical skills. This enhances their individual growth potential and ultimately the success of their company.

Key elements of our blended approach

 

Pre-Course Learning
Delegates use Magellan On-line Learning® to acquire basic product knowledge: e.g.
market context, basics of foreign exchange and money markets, introduction to capital markets, types of equity and bond securities, regulation, stock financing, options concepts

Entry Test/Assessment
Delegates take an on-line test to before attending training/workshops so that best use is made of classroom time

Training/Workshops
Cover specific product and/or skill sets designed to improve and enhance the participants competencies. A range of learning tools are incorporated to make the delivery both interactive and practical. This could include the use of our RiskManager Trading Simulation â„¢, various valuation models and spreadsheets to analyse pricing and risks, or our Portfolio Optimisers - Asset Allocation simulation

Competency Assessment
Delegates can be tested so as to bench-mark skills and competencies developed as a result of the programme. RiskManager real-time trading simulation monitors delegates' trading performance and provides detailed performance reports that highlight individual strengths and weaknesses

Continuing Development
Post-course development can be accommodated through the continued access to Magellan On-line Learning®. This unique and extensive resource has even been used as a desk-top reference tool through the flexibility of its delivery