Interview with Adam Brimo - Open Learning

The Sub11 Podcast

About Open Learning

• Open Learning is a lifelong learning platform that enables education providers to build, deliver, market, and sell their courses online globally.
• Founded in 2012 with the mission to increase access to higher-quality education.
• Currently has 3.5 million learners, 250 education providers, and partners with top universities in Australia and Southeast Asia.

Adapting to COVID

• COVID did not significantly accelerate online learning as expected due to the time and expertise needed to design effective online courses.
• Most institutions opted for a quick fix by replicating face-to-face classes on video conferencing platforms.
• However, the pandemic heightened awareness of the potential of online learning, especially for lifelong learning programs.

Partnerships and Relationships

• Open Learning works with over 250 education providers, including universities, TAFEs, and private institutions.
• They provide an end-to-end platform that integrates course building, delivery, student management, payments, and e-commerce.
• Institutions can rapidly move their lifelong learning programs online without the need for complex systems integration.

Lifelong Learning Trends

• Consumers are increasingly interested in professional and lifelong learning through short courses and micro-credentials for upskilling and job outcomes.
• These courses are typically shorter in duration (4-12 weeks) and focused on specific skills like data analytics, AI, or digital marketing.

AI Integration

• Open Learning has leveraged GPT-4 to develop AI tools that assist educators in building and designing courses, reducing time and costs by 80-90%.
• The AI course builder allows educators to select learning styles, generate course structures, content, activities, and assessments, with the educator acting as an editor.
• AI enhancements are expected to drive adoption of the platform and accelerate growth.

Acquisitions and Growth Plans

• Open Learning acquired an education marketplace business to enhance course discovery and marketing for their partners.
• The company is focused on profitability and growing software-as-a-service revenue, with AI playing a key role in driving adoption and efficiency.
• Long-term plans include expanding into employability, connecting learners to employment opportunities, and closing the loop on the discovery-learning-employability cycle.

Conclusion

• CEO Adam Brimo is excited about the impact Open Learning is having on education quality and the opportunities presented by AI for enhancing the educational experience and driving growth.

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