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The Education Sector is in need of Data Streamlining

The needs of students, training providers and decision-making entities have shifted over time. Data management processes across the Vocational Education Training (VET) sector should keep up with these changes but have remained the same, not accommodating new requirements and changes. This has led to consumers of VET data not receiving or having access to the data they need, such as;

Automation, particularly while managing a global pandemic, has grown and become a permanent fixture in the way businesses operate. According to CB Insights, it represents an estimated $337B global market. More learners, particularly since the pandemic, are accessing online learning with RTOs. This number has grown from 21 million learners in 2016 to 92 million learners in 2021. If you think that automation is a stopgap, this should be proof enough that it is much more.

The Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) has teamed up with Wisenet, an Adapt IT Holdings Limited division (Adapt IT), to implement the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) that ensures the seamless continuation of education at various nursing schools in Kenya and Malawi amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Collectively the schools enrol 2500 students and offer studies in Nursing and Midwifery.

23 August 2022 – Wisenet has been declared a finalist for the Best SaaS Product for Learning Management or Training category this week in the international business software program, The SaaS Awards.

Cloud-based solutions are becoming increasingly popular across all industries. Since the benefits of cloud computing software yields phenomenal results, more education providers are turning to these solutions to satisfy a variety of needs and processes through the use of college training management systems.

We are so excited and proud to celebrate 25 years in business as a student management system and education CRM for institutions globally. We’ve come a long way since our first application on a floppy disk in 1997 to what we are today, and while we know our hard work steered this path, we also know that it takes two to tango! We could not have done it without our loyal customers who inspire us daily. It’s your faith in us that has made us remain here for so long.

It is quite evident that RTOs are riddled with old-fashioned manual processes and ways of working. From internal tasks to student payment methods, excel spreadsheets and paper remain a go-to method for countless colleges.

Wisenet has been identified as one of the best Student Information Systems, based on 'high levels of customer satisfaction and likeliness to recommend' ratings from real users on G2, the world’s leading business solutions review website.

If you don’t want to miss out on student enrolment, it is essential that your RTO has a well-grounded admissions plan in place. With an increase in RTO enrolments, comes an increase in revenue. Taking student recruitment progression lightly can be detrimental and may set your RTO back, especially since the boom in education's global reach and the competition this brings.

Educational institutions are becoming more competitive to maximise student admissions, leaving RTOs no choice but to meet and exceed the expectations of students with an online enrolment system or CRM to ensure a high return on their investment. Don’t let your competition leap ahead of you. By ensuring a modern student recruitment process, you’ll easily increase your student intake. Use a student management CRM to increase enrolments and take your college to new heights in three easy steps.

Your student management CRM is a powerful resource that can help you build your RTO business while easing day-to-day tasks simultaneously. 

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are advancing rapidly. Customers are spoilt for choice with over 650 systems to choose from. According to a research report by BuyerZone, 91% of companies with more than 11 employees use CRM software.

Having a good CRM platform forms the backbone of so many successful RTOs, and reaps phenomenal results. Most RTOs rely on CRMs to get by efficiently with day-to-day tasks, meaning a CRM is viewed as a vital component that can add immense value.

Businesses and RTOs alike are always looking for the next best digital platform to generate enquiries, convert leads, and boost revenue. With so many CRMs to choose from, how do you know which will work best for your educational institution to convert leads?

Let’s take a closer look at lead conversion and the necessary features your CRM should have to convert RTO leads.