10 Years of DESIGNA eCademy: From Vision to a Successful Global eLearning Platform for Customers, Partners, and Employees

In 2025, DESIGNA eCademy celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since 2015, it has been a key pillar of knowledge sharing and training - not only for DESIGNA employees but also for partner agencies and customers worldwide. It’s time to look back on an impressive journey and celebrate the evolution of this innovative platform.

The Beginning: Vision and Implementation

The story of DESIGNA eCademy began in 2015 with a clear vision from our Head of Training, Martin Ströde: to create a virtual space where knowledge is structured and readily available at any time. This concept became a reality on the “OLAT” (Online Learning and Training) platform. What started with just a few courses and the idea of centrally bundling manuals, handouts, webinars, and webinar recordings has evolved into one of the most comprehensive eLearning platforms in the industry.

From the very beginning, a key feature of eCademy has been its openness: it is not just an internal intranet but is accessible to employees of all subsidiaries, partners, and customers. The goal has always been to build bridges between people and share knowledge on a global scale.

10 Years of Progress and Change

A lot has happened over the past 10 years. Here’s a look at the development:

• Growing User Base: From just a handful of users in the beginning, the platform has grown to an impressive 2,600+ registered users as of January 2025.
• Diverse Content: The number of courses, webinar recordings, tutorials, and practical case studies continues to rise. Today, eCademy offers a wealth of information for beginners, advanced learners, and experts alike.
• Blended Learning: The perfect combination of online and in-person learning is a key feature of DESIGNA eCademy. Course materials, flipchart sketches, handouts, and exercises with solutions are available to participants not only during but also before and after in-person training sessions.
• COVID-19 as a Catalyst: The pandemic provided a major boost to digital learning. What was once intended as a supplement became an essential learning method.
• Structured Onboarding: New employees are guided step by step - from "NEWBIE" to "BASIC" and finally to specialized technical training. This structured approach makes onboarding smoother and ensures sustainable knowledge transfer.

What defines the eCademy today?

The DESIGNA eCademy is more than just a learning platform. It is a community, a space for collaboration, and a central hub of knowledge:

• Blended Learning: A mix of online and in-person training combines the best of both worlds.
• Global and Accessible: Knowledge is available anytime, anywhere—24/7, worldwide.
• Community Spirit: “We are one”—the platform connects people and fosters a shared understanding.

The Anniversary: A Reason to Celebrate

Over the past 10 years, the eCademy has proven how effective and flexible digital knowledge transfer can be.

With over 2,600 users and a continuously growing offering, it remains a central part of the DESIGNA world, and the coming years promise further innovations and exciting developments.

For its 10th anniversary, DESIGNA has planned something special:

• Trial Study for Customers: New customers can dive into the world of eCademy and experience all the benefits firsthand. New users can explore the eCademy through a free trial until the end of the year.
• 10 Months Free & a Free Trial until the End of the Year: Everyone who registers in the second quarter of 2025 will benefit from a special anniversary offer.

So, register today on our DESIGNA eCademy and secure your exclusive anniversary offer! If you're interested, feel free to contact our training team at training@designa.com.