Recent labor statistics in the U.S. show continued growth in the demand for IT workers, highlighting the need for expanded workforce capacity to meet that demand. According to Cyberseek, “approximately 265,000 more workers are needed to close current staffing gaps for core cybersecurity positions or job roles with a significant cybersecurity component.”
Introducing our On-Demand solution
CompTIA has developed a new product model – On-Demand – that provides learning resources in a flexible learning environment designed specifically to help adults develop technology skills and prepare for success on their CompTIA certification exams. CompTIA On-Demand products provide a highly structured curriculum, combining study materials and hands-on activities from CompTIA products with instructional videos and various guidance and support features.
The result is an affordable solution and facilitated learning experience that offers maximum schedule flexibility for cohorts and individuals looking to advance their skills in networking, cybersecurity, and other facets of tech.
Recognizing the specific needs and learning styles of adult learners who need to reskill or upskill to meet the growing demand for certified technology workers, On-Demand products are designed with a focus on achievability, employee engagement, and positive progress toward completion.
Learning solutions to fit your lifestyle
With jobs and family responsibilities, today’s adult learners have limited time and may already be overwhelmed with existing priorities. Learning opportunities for this group must be flexible to fit within their busy schedules and be presented in a way that feels achievable.
From curriculum architecture to navigation, On-Demand products are designed to reduce cognitive friction and learning resistance. The goal is to foster a sense of achievability, giving learners the feeling that “I can do this.”
This achievable experience begins with a comprehensive orientation module and a detailed recommended pacing guide that breaks down the course of study into manageable chunks for each week. In addition, the visual presentation of product content is designed to help learners maintain focus and avoid being overwhelmed by extraneous activities. On-Demand products also make it easy for learners to track their progress toward completion via a badging pathway.
Interactive and engaging learning
On-Demand products feature several elements to promote student interest and momentum. Each product contains engaging instructional videos that address all concepts covered in an aligned CompTIA certification exam. The products also incentivize learner progress through a rewards-based design, awarding skills badges and badge points throughout the learning pathway. Beyond affirming individual learning achievement, the system allows learners to compare their progress to other cohort members via a badging leaderboard.
Learners in On-Demand products also have access to motivational presentations by industry experts in CompTIA’s Technology Expert Series. These presentations focus on interesting and relevant trends, exciting career advancement opportunities in different technology domains, and personal success stories designed to motivate and reenergize learners in their studies.
Keep the momentum high with progress timelines and other features
With course completion and certification success as primary design goals, On-Demand products provide several features to ensure that learners progress consistently in their study journey. Weekly notifications focus students on the activities they should complete to stay on track and highlight study tips and available support features. Those support features include a knowledge-base with answers to frequently asked questions, in-product ticketing support, and weekly live-support sessions.
Students submitting questions via the On-Demand ticketing system will receive responses to operational questions in less than one hour and answers to content questions (requiring input from a subject matter expert) in less than two hours. Weekly Ask an Expert sessions allow learners to interact with live experts and ask about product content, real-world applications, and career development opportunities.
CompTIA’s On-Demand products provide cohort reporting to help managers review learner progress. All learners receive course completion badges at the end of their journey to verify their successful progress.
Robust learning solutions designed around your learners
CompTIA On-Demand products provide a facilitated learning experience designed specifically for agencies needing to improve talent development, reskill or upskill staff for technology roles and careers. These products feature robust learning materials, structured guidance and feedback, engaging instructional resources, personalized learning goals, and live support. On-Demand products give clients a flexible learning solution at an affordable price, with options for both cohorts and individual learners.
Interested in getting a demo of our new On-Demand product solutions? Reach out to our State and Local Government Team or our Federal Government Team.
