Independent consultancy for
online learning in higher educationBespoke market research, analysis and strategic support to help universities and education organisations make confident decisions about online learning courses, markets, partnerships, operations and learning experiences.
When to work with me
Online learning decisions often sit across markets, courses, partnerships, operations and student experience. I work with universities and education organisations as they develop, review and improve online provision.
This includes support with new opportunities, existing courses, partnership questions, operational challenges and learning experience improvement.
Services
I support universities and education organisations with the research, analysis and strategic work involved in developing, positioning and improving online learning courses, markets, partnerships, operations and learning experiences.
Courses and markets
Market research and analysis to support online course development, positioning and portfolio decisions.
Operations and capability
Support with operating models, internal capability, delivery processes and practical challenges involved in running online learning provision.
Strategy and positioning
Support with online learning strategy, market positioning and opportunity assessment.
Learning experience and quality
Review and improvement of online learning design, student experience, quality and retention.
Partnerships and providers
Independent analysis of OPMs, edtech companies, private providers and partnership opportunities.
Briefings and speaking
Tailored briefings, reports and speaking on online learning, digital education and edtech.
About Neil
I’m an independent consultant specialising in online education in higher education.
My work is grounded in more than 10 years of focused experience and continuous analysis of online learning, distance education and digital education.
I’ve held roles at Imperial College London and Cardiff University, and I’m a Fellow of the Centre for Online and Distance Education at the University of London.
I work with universities and education organisations that need independent perspective, market insight and practical support for online learning decisions.
Latest analysis
Regular analysis on online learning, digital education and the higher education sector.
