Totara Community Updates

Insights from Will Thalheimer & SPAR’s Apprenticeship programme success

 
Matt Linaker
Insights from Will Thalheimer & SPAR’s Apprenticeship programme success
by Matt Linaker - Thursday, 13 March 2025, 9:59 AM
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Hi everyone,  

It was great to see so many of you at this year’s Learning with Impact event! We’ve received lots of great feedback, so thank you to everyone who came. If you missed the event, but wanted to learn from some of the main speakers you can now watch their sessions on demand in the Community.

Will Thalheimer was the key note speaker for the event. You can now watch Will’s webinar on demand, where he shares insights from The CEO’s Guide to Training, eLearning & Work and explores how learning professionals can drive real impact by focusing on competitive advantage. Don’t miss this chance to gain practical strategies for enhancing workplace learning! 

Watch now: 

 

Upcoming webinars:  

Building Future Talent: SPAR’s Totara-Powered Apprenticeship Programme 

Apprenticeships are a crucial pipeline for developing skilled talent, but how do you scale and manage them effectively? In this webinar, SPAR and Totara Partner LearnChamp will share how they’ve built a structured, scalable apprenticeship programme using Totara Learn and Totara Perform. 

Discover how SPAR supports thousands of apprentices, streamlines competency tracking, and integrates key systems to enhance training efficiency. 

What you'll learn: 

  • How SPAR structures its apprenticeship training 

  • The role of Totara Learn and Totara Perform in tracking skills and competencies 

  • A live showcase of SPAR’s Totara platform in action 

  • Insights into API integrations and data flows 

Come along and ask questions!  

Date: Wednesday, 2 April 

Time: 10 am (London) | 11 am (Vienna) 

Sign up here 

21st May: A Platform with Appeal: Inside the Law Society’s Monetised Learning Platform 

The Law Society supports over 155,000 members with professional development, career opportunities, and compliance training. Discover how they leveraged Totara to create a monetised learning platform, integrating custom e-commerce functionality to deliver an exceptional user experience and drive revenue. 

In this session, Chris Walsh, Head of Learning & Development at the Law Society, will share insights, discuss the journey, and provide a live behind-the-scenes demo of this innovative platform. 

Date: Wednesday, 21st May

Time: 3pm London

Save your spot 

 

Explore the Updated v19 Course: Creating and Managing Learning Content 

Take a look at the refreshed v19 course on Creating and Managing Learning Content to ensure you're making the most of Totara. Courses are the foundation of learning, and this training will guide you through setting them up effectively. 

In this course, you’ll learn how to: 

  •  Set up and manage course categories 

  • Add courses and activities 

  • Use AI course tag recommendations 

  • Enrol users and manage approval workflows 

Start training 

 

Enter the 2025 Totara Awards – Showcase your success! 

The Totara Awards celebrate the most innovative and impactful learning experiences powered by Totara. Could your organisation be a winner? 

With the 21st March 2025 deadline fast approaching, now is the time to share your achievements and get the recognition you deserve! 

Enter now and put your success in the spotlight!  

Share your feedback!

Finally, if you’d like to share your thoughts on your experience with Totara, we’ve made it easier than ever. There’s a new feedback block in the Community where you can let us know how things are going with your platform. 

We’d love to hear from you – share your feedback 

Have a great end to the week!