Experiential Learning for Colleges & Universities
We partner with colleges and universities to improve learning outcomes and student experience through immersive experiential training, supporting academic excellence and employability.
The higher education sector is under pressure to:
- Equip students with real-world skills that meet employer expectations and industry demands
- Strengthen student engagement, resilience and confidence to support academic and personal success
- Enhance employability outcomes through impactful careers support and practical development
- Embed inclusive, reflective and learner-centred practice across programmes
- Develop staff capability in teaching, assessment and continuous professional growth
Our university clients:
Why outdoor development training matters for higher education
In higher education, traditional classroom-based learning remains essential — but complementary, immersive approaches help students make sense of theory in practice. Experiential learning brings learning to life, accelerating personal growth, confidence, teamwork and career-ready behaviours.
of corporate training programs now include experiential learning as a core component
higher skill retention is achieved by learners compared to classroom-based training
of participants say experiential learning improves their ability to apply skills directly on the job
of employers say it is vital for career readiness, and 91% prefer candidates with this type of experience
boost in employee engagement is seen by companies using experiential learning.
higher productivity is achieved by organisations with highly engaged employees, demonstrating the operational impact of immersive development programmes
Explore our development programmes – each one tailored to your organisation's needs.
Why Skern Skills?
- Expertise in experiential learning designed to embed practical skills, deepen understanding and create lasting behavioural change
- Custom-built solutions aligned to your institutional mission, strategic priorities and the specific needs of your learners
- Flexible delivery models that integrate seamlessly with academic calendars, term structures and diverse student cohorts
- Proven impact on student confidence, capability and measurable learning outcomes across programmes
- A collaborative approach rooted in learning excellence, partnership working and continuous improvement
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