LGPS online learning academy

Welcome to LOLA – an online learning platform that supports the training needs of pension committees, boards and fund officers.

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What is LOLA?

We developed LOLA in 2021 to make it easier for funds to meet knowledge requirements in an efficient, engaging way. 

LOLA has continually evolved and now offers a hybrid learning experience for users, with interactive and accessible training courses designed for multiple learning styles.

All training in recorded and stored on the platform, with regular reporting to funds on the progress of their members, enabling funds to meet their requirements to demonstrate and record Committee, Board and Officer knowledge levels. 

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1300 +

Platform users

50 %

Over half of all LGPS funds utilise the training platform

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Core modules with current issue videos

Why online?

Online training has lots of benefits, including the ability to access materials on-demand and to easily include fund-specific training.

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Monitoring and reporting

Simple to monitor and record participant progress, with monthly reports available for each member and Fund

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Hot topics

Exclusive access to LOLA Live training sessions keeps you up to date with hot topics to spark discussion and support decision-making

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Hybrid learning

Our platform offers a mix of interactive training methods to create a more interactive, engaging and accessible learning experience

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On-demand access

Members can learn at their own pace, and new members can instantly benefit from training without going through a full cycle of meetings

"I have been massively impressed by the LGPS Online Learning Academy - the clarity brought to an incredibly complex scheme is wonderful"
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Nick Weaver Pension Board Chair of Avon Pension Fund
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Flexible on-demand training

In this short video we explain the benefits of our flexible on-demand LGPS training academy.

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In conversation with...

Andrew McKerns was joined by Leicestershire Pension Fund and South Yorkshire Pensions Authority to discuss how both funds have used LOLA. Click to watch each interview.

Leicestershire Pension Fund

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority

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National Knowledge Assessment

LOLA mirrors the National Knowledge Assessment (NKA) topics. It covers all the areas needed to successfully manage a fund, including committee role and pensions legislation, governance, administration, accounting and audit standards, procurement and relationship management, financial markets and product knowledge, plus actuarial methods, standards and practices.

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Recent highlights

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Quality training

A recent poll of lead LGPS officers confirmed a rating of 4.12/5 for LOLA training.

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Quality service and support

Our service and support score is 4.53/5

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Expertise

Training videos delivered by experts in each field

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Topical content

We regularly update our content to make sure it reflects current issues, hot topics and thought leadership

Meet our team

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Andrew McKerns

Andrew McKerns

Senior Governance and Administration Consultant

Steven Law

Steven Law

Partner and Actuary

Susan Black

Susan Black

Head of LGPS Governance, Administration and Projects

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