W&F October 2017

www.wealthandfinance-news.com 34 Wealth & Finance International - October 2017 Working alongside organisations nationally and internationally, The Skills Network provides technology-enabled training and skills solutions across a range of sectors, including accredited qualifications, apprenticeships and CPD courses, all of which are hosted on their award-winning e-learning system, EQUAL. Chief Executive, Mick Cox begins the interview by giving us an insight into The Skills Network, revealing more about the company’s mission, the steps they have taken to achieve it and how they ensure their clients receive the best support possible. “At The Skills Network, we support educators, employers and learners worldwide by delivering outstanding skills training and published educational content. Our commitment to exceeding the expectations of our partners is the key to our success.” “With a team of over 800 employees, it is vital for us to share the same vision and commitment to succeed. By working closely with sector specialists, we are constantly working on developing the highest quality resources to make sure we are delivering a first class service that is exactly what our consumers are looking for.” Mick continues to talk about the growth and development of talent, revealing how this ensures staff can provide the best service to their clients. “At The Skills Network, we grow and develop talent from within, with over 76% of our current management team having joined the company in a non-managerial role. All of our employees are encouraged to participate and collaborate in all aspects of our service delivery, to ensure we provide the best experience for our clients.” Bringing the interview to a close, Mick touches on how the company stay ahead of emerging developments within the industry, the techniques they employ and what lies ahead for the Skills Network. “Being part of such a competitive market, it is imperative for us to be one step ahead of emerging developments. We are constantly researching potential new products, not only by looking at trends in the education market, but also through our learners. Our learner voice is vital to us, ensuring we are keeping up with consumer trends and maintaining our market-leading products and services.” “Founded just eight years ago, we have become one of the fastest-growing learning and development organisations within the industry – proving that our strategy is one that works. We have some very exciting opportunities ahead and I look forward to what the future is going to bring for The Skills Network.” The Skills Network is one of the UK’s leading training providers, innovating the e-learning sector with their digital learning solutions. Recently, we sat down with Chief Executive, Mick Cox to find out more about the company and the reasons behind their continued success. Secrets to Success: Staying One Step Ahead 1710WF15 Contact: Mick Cox Email: [email protected] Company: The Skills Network Address: Abbey Court, 10-16 Benedict Drive, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8RY, UK Telephone: 01757 210022 “At The Skills Network, we support educators, employers and learners worldwide by delivering outstanding skills training and published educational content.”