The Challenge

• Develop on-demand courses for professionals transitioning into the resources industry

• Create a professional development hub to serve as the go-to destination for member learning

• Support workforce development across the global resources sector

• Deliver learning to professionals regardless of location or time zone

The Academy Solution

Academy became the essential technological foundation for AusIMM's professional education strategy:

• Self-paced course delivery – Academy's robust content delivery system supported six comprehensive modules following the mining lifecycle, from exploration to rehabilitation

• Rich multimedia integration – The platform seamlessly incorporated video case studies showcasing career transitions and day-in-the-life profiles of various mining roles

• Blended learning capabilities – Academy enabled AusIMM to combine "powerful blended content solutions, live virtual classrooms, action-based learning, robust assessment and digital credentials in a seamless and streamlined learning catalogue"

• International reach – Academy's global accessibility allowed resource professionals to access development opportunities "regardless of their locale and time zone"

• Cohort management – Academy's bulk operations and cohort features enabled efficient delivery across 140+ program cohorts

• Digital credentialing – Built-in badge and credential systems provided industry-recognised certifications

The Results

Guroo Academy has been an essential tool for AusIMM in supporting those who are building a professional career in the resources sector. It has allowed us to deliver learning solutions to the industry in collaboration with leading organisations and industry experts... Through Guroo Academy AusIMM has ensured that our philosophy has rung true, the platform has allowed us to ensure our online offerings have been made 'by industry for industry'.

Ben Roberts, Learning & Development Specialist, AusIMM

• Partnership expanded to include 33 courses deployed across over 140 cohorts using Academy's scalable infrastructure

• Average platform rating of 4.4/5 stars specifically for Academy's features and navigation

• Almost 6,000 enrolments successfully engaged with AusIMM's courses through Academy

• Academy's international accessibility enabled truly global professional development delivery

Academy's purpose-built design for professional associations enabled AusIMM to create a sustainable, member-focused learning ecosystem rather than just delivering one-off courses.