Springest Go Roadmap

The Springest team works continuously to improve your Springest Go learning platform even further. Your feedback and wishes help us determine the most important next steps for our product. Below you’ll find an overview of all the requests we have received, and the features we are currently developing for you.

Springest Team
gosupport@springest.com

Already live

<body>These improvements are already helping our users learn!</body>

Employee can see (remaining) learning budgetLive
Budget should be set by employer. Budget should be deducted when a product is booked. Budget is visible in My Springest for the user, as well as all products that were bought with it.
Notification to add event to calendar from confirmation mailLive
When a user books a course we will add this as an event to their calender. That way they will not forget about their training.
Filter bookings on start date per courseLive
In the admin the Site owner/Provider owner should be able to filter the enrolled users on session date/start date.
Add course specific information to the booking confirmation mailLive
The confirmation mail to the user should contain specific information for the course. This info can be added by the provider. The info can be about assignments, preparation, etc.).
Keeping track of attendanceLive
Both for internal as well as external courses, it is now possible to track attendance. We ask the provider to confirm that the employee attended the course. All this data is always visible in our system so you can have a complete overview at any time.
Confirmation that the user completed the course successfully and upload the certificate to Springest GoLive
Springest Go helps you keep track of the entire process of learning. From the moment you start looking for a course to the moment you've successfully completed a course. We ask the provider to upload the certificate directly to the database so you can easily find it when you need it.
Confirmation that your place in the course is reservedLive
When you need a certificate for your profession, it can be crucial to have a guarantee that you can attend a course on a specific day. We added a step to our booking process that asks the provider to confirm that your seat is booked. That way you can have peace of mind.
User can agree with the organisation's learning agreementLive
Many organisations make an agreement with their employees before they start learning. We have integrated this step in the booking process. This saves both the employee and the organisation a lot of time.
Integrate with E-learning platformsLive
Using LTI we made it possible to integrate Elearning platforms in Springest Go. Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) is a standard created by the IMS Global Learning Consortium. Its primary purpose is to connect learning systems such as a learning management system (LMS) with external service tools in a standard way across learning systems.
Detailed course scheduleLive
We currently do not show the course schedule. For a user it is very important to know when he or she should attend the classes before a course is booked. The same applies to the locations of the meetings.
Guaranteed start datesLive
When the minimum amount of participants is reached the date can be guaranteed by the provider. We would like to show this on the platform.
Include all important information in the confirmation mail to a userLive
To make sure that the users can easily access the important information about their course, we want to send all this information in an email after they have booked, and before the course starts.
Users should be able to see the number of remaining available spots for a start date Live
Information about the availability of a course is an important part of the decision making process. A Springest we believe this should be as transparent as possible so we are taking steps to improve this.
Detailed PricingLive
Providers asked us to show a more detailed overview of what the pricing of their products in based on. We added a more detailed overview now so it is clear what is included in the price.
Guarantee that the course will take placeLive
Too often courses are cancelled because there is a lack of participants. This is very bad for the user experience. By allowing providers to show a guarantee that the course will start at the agreed upon date we hope to provide more transparency in the market. This will help the user make an informed decision and improve the user experience.
If the minimum amount of participants is not reached the course should be cancelledLive
When there are not enough bookings for a start date, for example less than 6 (but should be customizable per course) the course should be cancelled automatically. That the start date is cancelled has to be shown to users looking for the course in the Go, and the users should not be able to select that start date anymore. It should be shown in the admin which users booked for the start date that is now cancelled (so the Provider can contact them about alternatives)
Available seatsLive
Users would like to see how many seats are left. A training session should be set to 'closed' once it is full. We will continue to show it until the date has passed.

Data

<body>Data is a very important part of the Springest platform. Both data type, as well as data quality, ensure a pleasant user experience. Therefore, we continuously strive to improve our data.</body>

Host downloadable content from providersRequest
A user should be able to download the course materials any time, anywhere. This includes ebooks, assignments and other course materials.
Enable Go site owners to filter on eventsRequest
It should be able for our Site owners and users to filter on product type, such as events. Therefore we will make a special page where you can easily find the latest events.
Add content to the catalogueExploration
Users should be able to add content to the Springest database. This will allow users to learn from each other. Whether it is a documentary, presentation, book or website, all users should be able to share what they learn. This new data should be found just as easily as all the other data in Springest.
Import exams & testsExploration
Exams and tests are an important tool to measure and evaluate our knowledge and skills. Because of that they are part of the way we learn, and should be included in the Springest database.
Cancelation term and costPreparation
For users it is importnat to know what the terms and conditions are for cancellation. Until when can a booking be cancelled, and what are the cost involved. By showing this data we hope to improve transparency.
Users as a productDevelopment
You can learn a lot from your colleagues. So it is importnat that you can see who knows what within the organisation.

Employees

<body>These are User focussed improvements of Springest Go. We believe that it is crucial to focus on the User in our development. Users should be happy to use our product, not forced to. That is why we always try to make their lives easier. By taking away the hurdles they encounter when they want to learn we ensure nothing stops the intrinsic motivation to develop and improve yourself.</body>

Add option to request new dates for usersRequest
If there are no dates available for future sessions, the user should be able to request a new start date
Share learning successes via Social mediaRequest
Springest already offers Linkedin certificates for any course you have passed. But it is also nice to share what you have learned on other social media. That stimulates others to also continue to develop themselves.
After taking a test get suggestions for courses based on the resultsRequest
A test or exam is often used to asses your knowledge level or identify a gap in it. The result becomes the starting point for your search for a training or other learning product. With Learnmatch Springest will be able to match the results of your tests to suggested learning products.
Calendar with upcoming events on user's homepageRequest
This calendar shows all the upcoming relevant trainings for the user. Based on the function title, search history, or suggested courses by the organisation.
Waiting list when a course is fullRequest
Found the perfect course but it is fully booked? We'll put you on the waiting list and notify you when a new starting date becomes available!
See reviews from your colleagues firstRequest
We believe a review from your colleague is more valuable than a review from someone you don't know. That is why we want to show those reviews first.
Discuss on a forum per subjectExploration
Springest has training products in over 1600 different subjects. Within your organisation there are often multiple experts in a subject, but it is hard to find them. By allowing users to discuss on a forum per subject we stimulate the internal knowledge exchange within the organisation.
Bite sized learning suggestionsExploration
Springest has over 3 million users per year. That helps us understand which content is important for you to know. Based on this data we'll send regular bite-sized learnings to keep you and your organisation up-to-date with the latest knowledge from your field.
Contact colleague about a reviewDevelopment
When you see that a colleague has left a review for a course, it is very useful to contact that colleague if you have specific questions about that course. With one click you can contact them directly and find out what you want to know.

Learning plan

<body>Keeping track of what you have learned, and what you still want to learn, should be easy. We help you plan your learning path for life long learning. </body>

Skill Gap and suggestionsRequest
Often times you need a specific skill set or knowledge level to be able to get a promotion. By identifying the gap between where you are, and where you would like to be, it becomes clear which steps you should take to move ahead in your career. We will suggest courses based on the gap we've identified to help you along.
Import data about certificates and learning historyRequest
Sometimes the data about what you have learned is already in another system. Rather than adding it all by hand, we prefer to upload it all at once. We look at ways to import this history for you.
Export learning history as eportfolioRequest
The data about what you have learned should be easily exportable to other systems, so you can use it anywhere you want. We are looking at ways to export it for you, in a format that is easily read by other systems.
Record expiration date of certificates + reminderExploration
Voor een lerende wordt bij het behalen van een certificaat automatisch evt. verloopdata van certificaten en herinneringsmomenten geregistreerd.
Collect learning goals before the training starts, evaluate them after the training has finishedExploration
Share the results with manager and on profile. Also re-evaluate after a year.
View user profiles and their progressDevelopment
For a manager or L&D professional it is important to see the progress an employee has made. We want to give them the overview they need to help their team grow.
Manage Learning goalsDevelopment
You want to set goals for what you want to learn and see how far you have progressed towards your goal. Sometimes these goals are based on an agreement you have made with a manager, and it is useful for both of you to record the agreement and have insight in the current status.
Update your personal learning historyDevelopment
Add any learning product you like to your learning history to keep an overview of what you have learned so far. Based on what you have learned, we are able to give you suggestions for your next step.
Share your learning goalsDevelopment
Within Springest we work with Learning goals that are visible for the entire organisation. We find it inspiring to see in which ways people hope to develop themselves and it makes us more ambitious too. We want to allow other organisations to experience this too.

Email notifications

<body>Stay informed about the current status of learning within your team, without any effort. We notify you about the important changes and provide an overview of what you need to know.</body>

create mail to site owner in case approver doesn't approve after second reminderRequest
Notification when team member adds a new learned items to learning historyRequest
Stay informed about what your team is learning.
Notification of missing data in profileRequest
To ensure all data in your learning history is complete, we will let you know what data is missing.
Notification to the employee that a certificate will expireRequest
Many certificates have to be renewed on a yearly bases to ensure the employees knowledge is still up-to-date. We will notify the employee in advance that it is time to renew the certificate.
Notification for the employee that a course will start soonRequest
We will remind the users that their course will start soon. Not just so they do not forget, but also to wish them good luck!
Notification that the user attendedPreparation
Managers would like to know that their team members have attended a course. We keep them up-to-date of their teams progress.
Sent mail to users when provider cancels coursePreparation
Sometimes a provider is forced to cancel a course. We want to inform all the involved parties about this news and help them reschedule by suggesting alternative start dates.
Notification to the manager (and booker) for cancellationPreparation
When a user cancels the booking, the manager should get a notification, especially when the cancellation results in costs for the organisation.
Notification to manager for Group BookingsPreparation
In Springest Go planners can register multiple employees for a course at the same time. We will notify manager about this so they know the employee will be away during that time.

For the Organisation

<body>We believe the role of organisaitons is to facilitate and stimulate learning, to become a learning organisation. These features will help your organisation achieve that goal.</body>

Make the support requests and metrics transparentRequest
To provide insight into your support requests and our service level
Add questions to evaluation form by organisationRequest
In addition to the questions Springest asks for a review, often times organisations have additonal questions they would like to ask the employee. We want to integrate these questions into the review form so all the relevant information is collected at once.
Add the organisation specific information to training dataRequest
Organisations often have suggestions or additional information with a training for their employees. We want to allow them to add this information in the system.
Show L&D person for user in My SpringestRequest
In larger organisations each employee has a specific Learning and Development contact they can turn to for questions. We want to provide insight into who this is for each user.
Emailing all the users from the platformRequest
To stimulate interaction around learning, we want to allow all user types to contact each other trough the platform.
Enable provider users and site owners to resend (user account) invitation emailRequest
Users can include the reason for their bookingExploration
For example for tax reasons. In the booking form: http://img.springe.st/Training_MS_Office_2010_Updatetraining_-_Inschrijven_-_Springest_2017-05-31_20-11-06.png In the approval flow: http://img.springe.st/Approvals_-_My_Springest_-_Springest_2017-05-31_20-09-40.png In the admin: http://img.springe.st/Toon_inschrijvingsaanvraag_2017-05-31_20-18-26.png
Assigning required coursesExploration
Many professions require that the employee passes certain courses to keep up-to-date with the latests knowledge in the field. This feature allows you to create requirements and assign these to your employees. Springest Go will show you exactly which employees have already met the requirements, and which could still use some motivation.

Course management

<body>Many organisations organise their own courses to help their employees develop skills and knowledge that is specific to that organisation. This puts the organisation in the role of the education provider. Springest Go helps you develop your employees by taking care of all the processes involved.</body>

If max number of places is booked, send notification to providerRequest
Hosting a webinar or digital classroomRequest
You want to use any form of learning available to develop your employees. We want to include apps that support hosting a webinar or digital classroom.
Hosting custom elearningExploration
Many organisations create their own elearning programs. They need a place to host this content so it is easily integrated with their Springest Go platform

Fun

Go live button for Site ownersRequest
A button in the admin that the Site owner can push to launch the Go!