FAQ – Sola Abulu & Associates

Frequently Asked Questions

What does LMS mean?

A learning management system is a virtual learning environment delivery of educational courses, training programs, materials or learning and development programs.

How does it work?

An e-learning management system that enables the delivery and provision of online courses via a central platform. It enables delivery of e-training sessions to learners through recorded videos, audio, and visual content. It also enables active communication and engagement with learners.

What is the SA&A LMS?

The SA&A LMS is designed to enable the delivery of strategic communications courses to professionals and leaders in business, society and politics from anywhere in the world.

Which of the courses are currently uploaded?

The SA&A CPDSO-Accredited Strategic Course is the first course to be uploaded with 6 modules available to cover in a total of almost 5 hours of video watch time.

Which courses can we expect on the SA&A LMS?

Other courses to be uploaded are:

SA&A Brand Strategy & Marketing Communications Course.
SA&A Issues, Crisis & Reputation Management Course.
SA&A Public Relations, Media & Stakeholder Management Course.
SA&A Public Sector, Policy & Political Communications Course

What is the difference between this on-demand courses and the live zoom sessions?

The live zoom classes take place on the last Thursday of every month and run as a full day course from 9AM – 4PM WAT, while the on-demand courses can be enrolled for at any time of the day and accessible anywhere in the world, unrestricted by time
zone. Enrolled learners also have access to the course content for a limited period of 6 weeks. The on-demand option is better suited for busy professionals and executives with time constraint and for those in transition to a new role who would need a
longer time to reflect on the course content.

Why is the pricing different?

The pricing is different because there is access to the course content for a period of 6 weeks and you can learn at your own pace. The live classes have a fixed time per module and run according to the set agenda.

How long do learners have access for and why?

Access to the course is for 6 weeks because that is more than enough time to go through the entire course modules several times over. It also ensures that learners go through the content and complete the modules in good time to test and practically
apply the concepts with real -life situations within the learning period.

What if the learner finishes the course earlier than in 6 weeks, would they still have access to the course?

Access to the course is for 6 weeks regardless of whether the course modules have been completed or a certificate has been issued.

Are learners able to ask questions and interact with the Tutor in the process?

Learners can ask questions and interact with the tutor (Sola Abulu) via the platform.

What certificates do learners get at the end?

An SA&A CPDSO-Accredited Certificate is issued at the end of the course.

Would course users be able to download the videos?

No, download of the courses is not permitted.

How do you ensure that learners complete the videos?

The fast forward option is not enabled in the videos and the platform tracks progress.

What is the purpose of the quizzes?

The quiz at the end of each or some modules is provided to ensure that learners engage with the content and think through real-life questions.

Will handouts be available for all the modules?

A course summary will be provided at the end of the course.

Is international payment available?

Course payment is facilitated via the Paystack payment gateway system. Payment can be made from anywhere in the world in local currency. Exchange rates will be determined by local bank charges as applicable.

Why is payment in dual currency?

Payment is in dual currency to accommodate learners from any part of the world.

Which course is live now?

As of October 2024, the SA&A CPDSO-Accredited Strategic Communications Course is
live now on the site. Others to follow by end December 2024.

How can I access SA&A LMS

Kindly visit www.learn.solaabuluassociates.com/register

About Sola Abulu & Associates (SA&A)

We are a strategy and communications consulting and training firm focused on enabling businesses, brands, organizations, institutions, and professionals to achieve desired outcomes through strategic communications, organizational effectiveness, and reputation management. Established by Sola Abulu in January 2020, SA&A has worked with clients and major players in the energy, IT solutions, education, health and consulting sectors within Nigeria and Africa.

Our consulting arm works with businesses, brands, and institutions in the private and public sector on how to enhance productivity through the strategic use of communication, organizational effectiveness, and proactive stakeholder management.

Our training arm builds capacity in our core expertise areas which cut across the full spectrum of corporate, business, brand, political and public sector communication, leadership training, change management and organizational strategy effectiveness and
business delivery improvement.

Standard Online Trainings: We run standard training courses online via zoom every Thursday of the month from February to November.

Customized Training On site at Client Request: We develop and deliver customized training curriculum content and facilitate programs for organizations and institutions on a broad range of topics relating to communications, brand strategy, public relations, media, social media/online visibility, culture programs, organizational behaviour change, transformation
initiatives, stakeholder issues, crisis, and reputation management.

Online On-Demand Training: In October 2024, we launched a new SA&A LMS e-learning platform as a real-time 24/7 accessible outreach to learners from any part of the world. Our 5 flagship courses will be uploaded on the site and would be available for enrolled learners for a limited access period of six weeks from enrollment confirmation. The platform provides the opportunity to learn at your own pace and provide a highly customized learning experience without disruption. There is opportunity to interact one-on-one with the Tutor (Sola Abulu) via the platform and ask specific questions that would be responded to as soon
as possible.

The courses are also developed as drip feed content so there is opportunity to expand on modules based on feedback from learners or at the initiative of the Tutor. Course content is provided primarily via recorded video content by Sola Abulu

Course Provision & Benefits

About 5 hours of recorded videos per course
6 CPD credits attributable per course enrolled and completed.
A CPDSO-Accredited Certificate on completion
Online Quiz to test learning per module.
Provision of a summary handout at course completion
Course content accessible for 6 weeks

Course Restrictions

Course fees are (non-refundable. Participants are encouraged to confirm that the course is suited to their needs before proceeding to enrol. (Please see terms and conditions)
Each course is accessible for a limited period of 6 weeks. Each learner is encouraged to ensure they complete the course within this period.
Completion certificates can only be issued to learners who have completed the course based on the progress tracker on the platform.
In line with our accreditation guidelines, certificates would not be issued to learners who do not complete the course and course fees will not be refunded. Learners are advised to immediately contact us on training@solaabuluassociates.com in case of any special circumstances.

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