SkillsLogic Partners with Sheffield City Council to Deliver an Open Learning Platform

SkillsLogic, a leading provider of bespoke software systems and learning management solutions, has been awarded a contract by Sheffield City Council to design, host, and manage a new open learning platform. This innovative system will provide non-accredited learning resources to individuals across the Sheffield City Region, helping them follow structured learning pathways and gain the digital skills needed to thrive in workplaces adopting new technologies.

Supporting Digital Transformation

The platform will focus on eight critical areas of digital technology that are shaping modern business practices:

• Financial Management
• Resource and Carbon Efficiency
• Customer Relationship Management
• User Experience (UX) / User Interface (UI)
• People Management
• Project Management
• Data and Information Management
• Cyber and Physical Security

By addressing these areas, SkillsLogic will empower learners to strengthen their digital capabilities while enabling employers to close skills gaps and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving economy.

A Graduated Learning Pathway

The platform will adopt a graduated approach to learning, ensuring that individuals progress through increasingly complex topics at a pace that suits them. Each stage will include:

• Clear time allocations for study hours
• Defined outcomes learners must demonstrate before advancing
• Structured guidance to build confidence and competence

This model ensures that learners achieve measurable progress while employers benefit from a workforce equipped with practical, job-ready skills.

Security, Accessibility, and Partnership

SkillsLogic will ensure the platform adheres to the latest security and accessibility standards, making it safe, inclusive, and user-friendly. The system will be hosted and managed by SkillsLogic, with Sheffield City Council branding clearly displayed to highlight the partnership.

Collaboration is central to this project. SkillsLogic will work closely with SCC staff and interns during the research and development phase, ensuring the platform reflects the council’s vision for digital learning and workforce development.

Opportunity Sheffield: Expanding Employment Pathways

This initiative also complements Opportunity Sheffield, the council’s flagship employment and skills service. Opportunity Sheffield helps local people access jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities while supporting employers to build stronger, more diverse teams.

The service provides:

• Keyworker programmes offering one-to-one guidance for jobseekers
• Jobs fairs and training courses connecting individuals with local employers
• Inclusive hiring initiatives to widen participation and tap into diverse talent pools
• Workforce development planning for employers, including training needs analysis and access to funding for upskilling

By aligning the open learning platform with Opportunity Sheffield's mission, SkillsLogic ensures that learners not only gain digital skills but also connect directly to career opportunities. Together, these programmes create a holistic ecosystem where education, training, and employment are seamlessly linked.

Connecting Learners with Employers

A key feature of the platform is its integration with local businesses and employers in the Sheffield City Region. By demonstrating strong connections with industry, SkillsLogic will help learners understand real-world applications of their skills and prepare for employment opportunities.

Employers, in turn, will benefit from access to a pool of digitally skilled candidates who are ready to contribute to their organisations.

Analytics and Community Building

To ensure continuous improvement, SkillsLogic will provide monthly reports detailing user numbers, engagement patterns, and learning behaviours. This data will help refine the platform and ensure it meets the needs of learners and employers alike.

The platform will also foster a supportive community of learners, encouraging collaboration, peer-to-peer support, and shared growth.

Through this partnership with Sheffield City Council, SkillsLogic is reinforcing its role as a trusted provider of bespoke software and learning management systems. By developing the city’s new open learning platform, SkillsLogic is helping individuals build digital skills, employers close workforce gaps, and the wider community embrace the opportunities of new technologies. For organisations and training providers seeking innovative solutions in digital learning, SkillsLogic offers the expertise, technology, and vision to deliver lasting impact.