The TAP Learning System

The TAP Learning System is designed to enable development of a learning organisation. It offers a unique and innovative approach and was recognised by a Queen's Award for Innovation in 2005.

TAP promotes consistent L&D standards, adoption of an effective learning transfer system and skills development of all involved in the learning process. In short, TAP empowers the professionalising of training.

Five characteristics are found in any TAP-compliant training event. They are represented in the LEARN model.

More than 1,200 UK organisations across all sectors are now benefiting from the TAP methodology and training that follows the LEARN approach. The 20,000th trainer to become TAP-qualified was awarded certification by the British Institute for Learning & Development in January 2010.

 

TAP Learning System model

"What does 'TAP' stand for?"

To trainers, TAP has always stood for the Trainer Assessment Programme. However, on a wider perspective, the TAP Learning System is founded on the basic concept that all training should result in improved on-the-job application and performance...

Training

all training activities need to be aligned to business objectives and designed and delivered to best-practice standards. This demands relevant skills of all involved: L&D practitioners, line managers and subject matter experts.

Application

new skills learned from training are embedded into the workplace only if supported by an effective learning transfer system, in which line managers, L&D professionals and subject matter experts all have vital roles to play.

Performance     

levels reflect not only employee skills but also engagement levels, which are largely dependent on line managers' abilities to bring out the best in their people. Training disengaged hearts and minds is a waste of time and resources!