Addaction engages with effective e-learning : In-house design saves money on award-winning module

Purpose – The purpose of this paper describes how an organization that would have had to pay almost £60,000 – more than its entire annual training budget – for a licence for a standard e-learning module on infection-control decided to create a course for itself. Design/methodology/approach – This paper explains the reasons for Addaction’s bespoke infection-control e-learning module, the form it takes and the advantages it has brought. Findings – This paper details how the module summarizes and clarifies a range of different – and often confusing – organizational and government policies and provides learners with clinically accurate but clear, relevant information. Practical implications – It has been revealed that some 85 per cent of people who have completed the module feel more confident, willing and able to take action – or advise others – in the event of an infection control concern. Social implications – This paper shows how a go-it-alone approach to designing e-learning modules is feasible for organizations that lack the resources to buy in such expertise. Originality/value – Top tips on designing an in-house e-learning module from someone who has undergone the process has been presented.