Welcome to the IEP Learning Academy
At the IEP Learning Academy, we deliver learner-centred programmes that transfer skills from classroom to workplace.
We create tailored learning experiences that address individual challenges and meet the needs of both Employability professionals and the sector. Working with experts, we design engaging, interactive programs using evidence-based methods and the latest educational theories.
Our approach promotes active learning, real-world application, and continuous improvement. Rigorous evaluation ensures our programmes deliver lasting benefits to learners and their organisations – making us the trusted choice for sector professional development.
Award in Employability and IPS Integration
The Award in Employability and IPS Integration is a blended-learning qualification for Employment Specialists delivering Connect to Work services under the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Designed in line with UK Government policy on supported employment — including the DWP’s focus on tailored, person-centred support — this qualification helps Employment Specialists meet the fidelity standards that ensure services are high-quality, consistent, and focused on rapid, sustainable employment outcomes.
IEP ACADEMY: SUPPORTING COMPLEX BARRIERS
This unique blended learning program helps practitioners identify the root causes of behaviour in complex cases like mental health issues, disabilities, addiction, age, and cultural isolation. It equips them with skills to support participants in finding and sustaining employment, using proven methods to increase motivation, confidence, and skills while reducing ambivalence to work.
CHC41115 Certificate IV in Employment Services
Developed in partnership with Asuria, this course is the ideal way to get your staff trade qualified for the sector, with flexible electives to suit their career pathway and recognition of departmental and internal training. Participants will also receive the IEP accredited Award in Employability Practice – a learning module recognised around the world.
IEP Award in Coaching for Progress
Equip managers with the skills to decide when to teach, coach, or mentor, enabling them to foster team growth and deliver impactful coaching conversations aligned with organisational goals.
IEP Award in Motivational Interviewing
Award in Motivational Interviewing: Learn how to build trust through boosting participants’ intrinsic motivation, address ambivalence and resistance, increase change talk, encourage stepping out of a comfort zone and support them in overcoming barriers through empathy-driven techniques.
IEP Award in Coaching for Growth
Develop the coaching techniques needed to empower participants, build trust, and guide them effectively toward their employment goals.
IEP AWARD IN MENTAL HEALTH FOR EMPLOYABILITY
Developed with mental health training specialists Big Dog Little Dog, this unique eLearning program equips frontline practitioners with tools, knowledge and resources to better support jobseekers with diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health conditions in their journey to work.
IEP AWARD IN AI FOR EMPLOYABILITY
Focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the employability sector, this blended learning program aims to empower frontline practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills to harness the potential of AI. The goal is to help them make informed decisions about effectively applying AI to support participants in achieving sustainable employment.
IEP AWARD IN EMPLOYER SOLUTIONS
Created with Ingeus and Deakin University, the IEP Award in Employer Solutions helps employer-facing practitioners develop tools and competencies for building effective relationships with stakeholders. It shares best practices and data to establish standards and a consistent approach across the sector.
EMPLOYABILITY ESSENTIALS
Employability Essentials is a series of informative eLearning modules designed for employability practitioners at all levels. It provides solid sector knowledge and advice on best practice, serving as a key platform for upskilling and gaining further accredited qualifications through the IEP Learning Academy.
UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY
With the right support, neurodiverse participants can thrive in the workplace. Built in association with neurodiversity experts, Genius Within CIC, this unique eLearning program equips practitioners with specialist knowledge to support neurodiverse individuals in their journey towards employment.
OVER 50s EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT
Developed with the Centre for Ageing Better, this specialist eLearning program equips employability practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the obstacles that people over 50 can encounter when looking for work, along with the resources available to overcome them.
Professional Qualifications
and Learning
Our bespoke work-based learning programmes provide an exclusive opportunity for employability professionals to gain in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their role and support more people on their journey to sustainable employment.
Essential Workshops
Our Employability Essentials workshops are aimed at employment service practitioners looking to improve their practical coaching skills. It extends the content in our Employability Essentials, the most comprehensive sector induction available on the Australian market. comprehensive sector induction available on the Australian market.
Podcasts are free to IEP members, email us at learning@iemployability.org to enrol!
IEP Podcasts
Weekly podcasts from the IEP Learning Academy in collaboration with Assemble You providing free structured learning content exclusively for IEP members.
Episodes cover power skills such as Wellbeing at Work, Diversity & Inclusion, Cyber Security, and more, these 10-minute episodes offer practical tips and strategies to enhance professional practice.
Endorsed By IEP
IEP’s Endorsed By programme is crafted to provide unparalleled recognition and validation for organisations and specialists who deliver employability-focused learning programs and activities.
IEP endorsement guarantees that your programmw adheres to quality standards and benefits from ongoing enhancements based on valuable feedback.