OUR TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION
It is widely recognised across all sectors that ‘soft skills’ enable the qualities, behaviours and attributes needed to succeed in the workplace. Challenge Academy deliver specific services to support these qualities and behaviours. Our services have been commissioned to support different sectors.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Our resources and training have been developed and produced exclusively by our Directors over the past 10 years, with input from fellow professionals. We have now worked on a number of projects relating to the design, implementation, training and accreditation for challenge activities and larger scale outdoor learning facilities and tasks. Work to date includes:
CREATIVE
Design of high quality, robust and innovative activities to be used for personal and team development with a focus on outreach and mobility. We continually adapt and develop to meet customer needs
CURRENT
Gathering, collating and acting on input of subject specialists and lead trainers with extensive teaching, military instruction, personal training and leadership experience.
CREDIBLE
Undertaking a thorough process to achieve Continuing Professional Development (CPD) approved training and certification through the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL)
CO-OPERATIVE
Continued partnership work and consultation with like-minded Youth Organisations, National Governing Bodies, Leisure Trusts, Local Authorities and other purpose-driven organisations.
STAFF ACCREDITED TRAINING
The training course ‘Facilitation Skills for Experiential Learning’ focuses on how to pitch and shape the learning to achieve desired outcomes. Practical, engaging and fun – this 6hr course is certified CPD by the Institute for Outdoor Learning. Trainees will be assessed throughout the process and will then be qualified to facilitate activities from the resource.
LEARNER ACCREDITED TRAINING
We have also developed a qualification for learners. ‘Personal Potential’ is a Level 1 qualification enabling learners to recognise when and how ‘stretch and challenge’ occurs, this is when learning happens. Linked to the AQR MTQ48 measure we can develop the socio- emotional awareness that builds up Mental Toughness and Learning Intelligence.
CA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our training packages and courses are intended to upskill your staff to enable delivery of our services. All training is supported by relevant Ofqual approved qualifications and for continuing professional development. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training courses are pitched at enabling fellow professionals to facilitate. Training has been formally accredited by the Institute of Outdoor Learning.

WHY WE TRAIN
To share our passion, energy and effectiveness and maintain our strive and reputation for excellence. To inspire fellow professionals to reach and impact people from the wider community who need to develop the skills and confidence to make positive changes to their lives.

WHO WE TRAIN
For educators, facilitators and trainers who also share our passion. We have trained over 500 professionals with our CPD approved courses so that they can deliver engaging and purposeful activity programmes. Trainees must be 18+ years and will require specific levels of experience and knowledge

HOW WE TRAIN
Our training is always experiential, dynamic and fun. We use specific Challenge Academy resources from our Terra Firma range to support training. We deliver definitive courses but are also flexible and responsive according to client’s needs.
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End Rd, Sedgley DY3 4HB.
You will find us just below the park tea shop. Park your vehicle, pay for parking and walk down the track.
01384 429866
Office Hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1600
team@challengeacademy.co.uk
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Striving to ensure that challenge and 'active outdoor learning' opportunities are available, inclusive and accessible
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