The Towards Maturity Benchmark Review is the most comprehensive independent review of the use of learning technologies in the workplace in the UK.  The survey closed at end of November 08 and we had record participation. The results will be launched at Learning Technologies 09 and will be available to download for all registered users of this site.

You can find out what people are saying who have been through the process.

This research programme is endorsed and supported by the e-learning network, The British Institute of Learning and Development, the Learning and Skills Group & Learning Technologies, and Becta.  

''Once again, we are proud to support Towards Maturity’s 2008 benchmark review. This comprehensive research programme has been running for 4 years now and we’ve found that it not only is one of the most reliable indicators of the trends in e-learning adoption for the UK but it  also provides practical benchmarks for individual participants wanting to improve the impact of learning technologies in their own workplace.'' Donald H Taylor – chair of Learning Technologies and Learning and Skills group

''The eLearning Network is a keen supporter of the Towards Maturity research, which does so much to spread good practice and to highlight the issues that need addressing if e-learning is to achieve its full potential'' Clive Shepherd, Chair, eLearning Network

‘This impressive, powerful and comprehensive piece of research is exactly the right instrument to investigate and benchmark the maturity of e-learning nationally; the BILD is happy to endorse, promote and support it fully.’ Jack Wills. Chair The British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD)

Background

The benchmark research is being conducted by Howard Hills and Laura Overton from the Towards Maturity team expands on previous work in this area:

Towards Maturity - - 07  Overton, Hills, Dixon published by e-skills UK
Linking learning to business – 04 –  Overton ( published by elearning age)
e-learning in large organisations 05 – Hills (published by UfI)

To ensure currency, the research has also been reviewed by a range of independent industry experts and specialists.

We would like to thank the following organisations for their comment and contribution on this year's survey:

• e-Learning Network
• Learning and Skills Group
• The British Institute of Learning and Development
• e-skills UK
• Ufi
• Skillsoft
• Becta