How XtraMile Helped Kreftforeningen Save Training Time and Scale Training for 1500 Employees

Kreftforeningen, the Norwegian Cancer Society, is a leading cancer organization in Norway with close to 200 employees and 1500 volunteers. 

Their mission is to reduce cancer incidence, improve patient quality of life, and raise awareness through various initiatives.

The Challenge

Before partnering with XtraMile, Kreftforeningen's volunteer training was manual and resource-intensive. 

Volunteer onboarding required physical courses, often lasting two days. With a large volunteer workforce spread across the country, managing training logistics and ensuring consistent education was becoming increasingly difficult. 

Kreftforeningen needed a solution that could simplify the creation and distribution of e-learning content. And the system had to be easy-to use for all volunteers, regardless of their technical skills.

From manual training to e-learning efficiency

Kreftforeningen’s collaboration with XtraMile began as they sought a more efficient approach to training their volunteers. 

XtraMile’s learning automation platform provided a solution that allowed for the creation of e-learning courses that could be customized and deployed quickly.

Gaute Holthe, spesialrådgiver for opplæring og frivillighet i Kreftforeningen, explains,

"One of the biggest advantages of XtraMile is its simplicity. Our subject matter experts can now build e-learning courses themselves with minimal technical knowledge. What used to take days of preparation and in-person training can now be done in 30-60 minutes."

Results

• Reduction in training time- In som cases Training time per volunteer decreased from 8 hours to just 2 hours, saving 1200 hours annually for 200 new volunteers each year.
• Scaled training for 1500 volunteers- Kreftforeningen was able to offer consistent, high-quality training across their large volunteer base, while only needing 5-10 staff members to manage the content creation.
• Simplified collaboration- XtraMile’s platform facilitated seamless collaboration with external partners, including the University Hospital in Tromsø, enabling faster updates to course content without extensive coordination.
  
  

Outperforming expectations with XtraMile

According to Gaute,

"The simplicity of XtraMile’s platform is key. We can train volunteers who are 70 years old and not tech-savvy wit close to no issues. The platform’s ease of use has reduced our support calls and made it possible for us to offer consistent, scalable training across the country."

The volunteer training that once took months to organize and execute can now be completed in a fraction of the time. This allows Kreftforeningen to focus more on the volunteer experience rather than logistics. 

The implementation of XtraMile has transformed the way Kreftforeningen handles training, saving both time and resources while improving the quality of education for volunteers.

Conclusion

XtraMile has proven to be an invaluable tool for Kreftforeningen, enabling them to simplify their training processes, scale efficiently, and save substantial resources. 

With XtraMile’s user-friendly platform, Kreftforeningen can continue to empower their volunteers and staff, helping them focus on their mission to reduce cancer and improve patient care across Norway.

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