West Lothian College has unveiled a brand new selection of online e-learning courses which allow students to study wherever and whenever they choose.

The courses are structured learning packages are secure and they are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making them accessible and convenient.

At all stages, users are in control of their own learning which increases motivation, engagement and retention of learners. The content provides an engaging interactive multimedia learning experience, with the most up-to-date industry standard. For more information visit the website: elearning.west-lothian.ac.uk.

The courses are wide-ranging covering topics from business to health and safety, housing to healthcare and many more.  Each course contains a series of information screens, video and audio content along with exercises and tests to ensure the learner understands the materials.

The packages are flexible and allow the learner to progress at their own pace, with automatic bookmarking, which allow the user to take a break and return to where they stopped.

The innovative courses are ideal for businesses who want their staff to learn from the office. Reduces the cost of delivering learning - no room hire, trainer or travel expenses.

Online assessments ensure that the content is fully understood and there is a Certificate of Achievement on successful completion, with City & Guilds accredited courses available.

Mhairi Harrington, Principal of West Lothian College commented: "West Lothian College is delighted to have launched this new facility.   E-learning opens the door to a wider audience and provides them with an opportunity to benefit of learning at a time which is convenient to them. The ability to stop and start a package will be particularly useful for people who don't have a lot of spare time.

"I'm sure that businesses will also welcome the opportunity to provide their staff with training opportunities from the workplace."

For more information on the courses available and the costs visit: elearning.west-lothian.ac.uk