QA, the leading provider of technology and digital skills training in the UK, has announced the launch of its revolutionary new Blended Learning Experience (BLX) on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
BLX combines self-paced digital content with live virtual instructor-led training (VILT) through the QA Learning Platform, making it the first of its kind in the market. This innovative approach to workplace learning aims to tackle the cost, complexity, and time challenges faced by organizations in providing effective training to their workforce.
According to market data, 52% of learners struggle with limited time as the biggest barrier to effective learning, and a 60% increase in knowledge retention has been observed when learning is collaborative. In addition, organizations waste an average of £18 million annually due to fragmented tools. In light of these challenges, QA believes it’s time for a new approach, and BLX offers a scalable, flexible, and collaborative solution.
Ben Sweetman, SVP of Learning Products at QA, stated, “Traditional training models no longer meet the pace or complexity of today’s workplaces. Organisations need more ways to learn; that’s a critical aspect of the value we offer. Blended Learning Experience is built to solve that – combining flexibility, collaboration, and consistency in one seamless platform.”
BLX offers a holistic learning experience by seamlessly integrating self-paced modules with live virtual classrooms. All BLX content is created and delivered by QA’s team of over 450 in-house subject matter experts, ensuring high-quality and up-to-date material. The collaborative learning environment of BLX is designed for real-world impact, promoting better retention and application of skills. Furthermore, the streamlined delivery of BLX helps organizations reduce platform complexity and cut costs.
The initial rollout of BLX includes popular courses such as ITIL® 4 Foundation, APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), and BCS Business Analysis, all now available in the new blended format. Sweetman encourages businesses to be the first to take advantage of this new and improved approach to upskilling, stating, “We think blended is going to be great for our customers. Saving them time, and also saving costs. BLX pricing offers up to 19% savings compared to traditional instructor-led learning formats. What’s more, the increased effectiveness of this modality means that completion of learning takes an average of 33% less time. Both critical advantages when upskilling is such an urgent priority.”
To learn more about QA’s Blended Learning Experience, visit their website.
About QA:
QA is the UK’s largest provider of technology and digital skills training, serving over 7,000 organizations and more than one million learners in the past three years. With 40 years of experience in instructor-led training and a growing digital portfolio, QA continues to lead the way in workforce upskilling and transformation.
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