Why construction businesses should consider using training management software

Nov 24, 2021

An interview with Padraic Geraghty from Skillko

What is training management software? What is it used for and, most importantly, how does it benefit SME construction businesses?


In our latest podcast, we talk with Padraic Geraghty from Skillko to find out what a digital training management solution can do for a construction business. We find out how it:

  • Drives compliance, 
  • Reduces the cumbersome administrative burden, and 
  • Significantly saves time and money for a business. 

We also talk about the key features of the platform that make up this innovative solution that is already being used by companies such as Roadbridge, PJ Hegarty and Keltbray, among many others.

Listen in…

The podcast is about 29 minutes long, and you can watch or listen to it here (links open in new windows):

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Short on time?

If you don’t have time to listen to the whole thing, you can scroll to the relevant sections:

1:00 Brief overview of the Skillko Training Management Platform – what it does and who’s already using it.

2:30 How the platform helps solve specific problems and why it’s a great tool for ensuring Health and Safety compliance, collating pre-construction information and significantly reducing admin time and costs. 

5:15 The key features of the platform – staff profiles, contractor portal, bulk downloads for tenders, automated training matrix, onboarding, and the learning management system.

9:22 Onboarding and the flexibility it offers to deliver a more engaging induction and a less burdensome induction management process. 

10:50 A summary of the main benefits companies realise after adopting the solution. 

15:00 How the solution can be used by the supply chain and subcontractors.

18:00 Help, support and training available to ensure you get the most out of the solution.

19:30 The typical barriers a company might face when adopting this solution and why digital champions in an organisation are important. 

23:30 Interoperability and the ease and speed of exporting data to other platforms or key functions within an organisation. 

25:50 Advice for digital champions and senior decision-makers looking to invest in the solution. 

For more information on Skillko…

…visit their website: skillko.com.


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This podcast has been created thanks to funding from the CITB. If you would like to find out more about how our free training, support and learning resources can help your team or business, go to the Funded Services page or get in touch with chris@digitalconstructionskills.com.

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