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Data Protection Training for Schools
Training staff on Data Protection matters can significantly reduce the likelihood of Data security breaches. The Ark Academy™ is designed to engage and educate school staff on essential topics such as Data Protection.
Data Protection Training for Schools
Training is an ongoing legal requirement for Boards of Management and school leaders. However, there is a lack of sector-specific training leading to lower course engagement. Affording staff the time and headspace to carry out this necessary training is often the most difficult challenge.
The Ark Academy™ is designed to engage and educate school staff on essential topics such as GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety. Ark specifically designed these courses for school staff, both in terms of context and content.
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Data Protection Training For Schools
Training is an ongoing legal requirement for school management. The Ark Academy™ is designed to engage and educate school staff on essential topics such as Data Protection.
Fully Managed
Staff Enrolment
Staff were registered on The Ark Academy™ and registration emails were automatically sent to each member of staff. Emails contained their username, password and link to their enrolled course. Staff had access to their course immediately.
Course Participation
Online on Mobile, Tablet or Laptop
Staff were allotted 1 Croke Park Hour to complete the training. Staff completed the assigned course online through video modules, engaging course content, infographics and retention tools. Most staff opted to do the training at home in the evening or during a free period during the school day.
Course Assessments
Certificates Issued
On completion of a course, staff were issued with a certificate of completion by email. In addition, the Principal also received a copy by email for the personnel file. This was 100% automated through The Ark Academy™ – meaning no spreadsheets or administration.
Zero Administration
Training Tracker
Over a number of weeks, the “Training Tracker” kept track of each participant’s progression. In addition, The Ark Academy™ generated “reminder emails” for staff to log back in and complete courses. This resulted in close to zero administration for the Principal.
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Tailor-Made for The Education Sector
The Ark Academy™
With our easy-to-use eLearning platform and extensive library of courses, it’s simple to get your staff trained in Data Protection.
Education Sector Specific
Courses have been specifically designed to train school staff. This results in higher course engagement.
Ultimate Flexibility for Staff
Most school staff opt to do the training at home in the evening or during a free period during the school day.
User Friendly & Intuitive for Staff
Feedback from staff suggests that the learning experience is simple, intuitive, and user-friendly.
Zero Administration & Management
The Training Tracker records staff progression. Reminder emails are sent to staff should they forget to finish a course.
Certificates of Completion
Certificates of completion are automatically emailed to the Principal for the personnel file.
Fully Supported Training
From setup to completion, Ark supports Management and Staff online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential Training For Busy Schools
To book a course, just contact us for a quote. Once you’ve made your booking, an invoice will be raised and sent to the Principal. At that point, Ark will be in touch regarding staff enrolment.
Of course, you can call us on 021 6019319 or send us a short email to hello@arkservices.ie with your name, number, and a time that suits you to take a call.
The platform has been designed for all levels of technical ability. In addition, we ask every course participant for their feedback which we use to make the platform even more user-friendly.
In short, no. The Ark Academy™ is browser-based. This means courses are taken online using your Internet Browser, i.e. Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge or Firefox.
The Ark Academy™ works on 99.99% of internet-enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Once you book a course, you can choose for staff to self enroll using a unique group code, or Ark can register staff directly (using their school email address).
On registration, your staff will receive a system-generated email with a link to their assigned course(s) on an agreed date.
Your school has access to the purchased course(s) for 12 months.
If staff need technical support, they can send us a support ticket using the “Support” option in the top menu of the training site.
No, they can visit their assigned course at any time, wherever they are. Each course comprises several individual lessons which enable staff to complete it at times convenient to them.
Yes. On completion of a course, your staff will receive a certificate by email. In addition, you (or your designate) will also receive a copy for their personnel file.
The Ark Academy™ will automatically generate course progression reports for Senior Management. This means close to zero administration for you.
