wîse up – Austrian digital education and training platform
wîse upis an innovative service provided by the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO) that delivers specialized knowledge to companies flexibly and cost-effectively. It supports the organization and secure utilization of existing expertise, offering a customized platform for internal training and further education with direct access to over 20,.000 quality-assured online courses.
With wîse up, companies have their own internal training and development platform, which is also available as a smartphone app. This ensures that all employees – from apprentices and specialists to management – receive the knowledge they need for future success and sustainable development. Companies can use wîse up to transfer company expertise to their employees quickly, securely and cost-effectively.
Smart knowledge management right from the start
The possible uses of wîse up are many and varied. They range from the training of new staff and the onboarding of new team members in ongoing projects to the communication of internal company standards and processes (e.g. for mandatory safety training, work instructions, etc.). Numerous well-known companies already rely on wîse up, particularly for apprentice training, targeted employee and leadership development, and as a support tool for HR professionals in their daily work.
Focus on apprentice training
In addition to in-company training, wîse up places a strong focus on apprentice training. The use of online platforms in training is becoming increasingly important. According to a recent apprenticeship study by the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO), 79% of apprentices report that lifelong learning is already an integral part of their everyday lives. The share of businesses using digital platforms in training has increased from 48% in 2021 to over 60% in 2022. Two-thirds of Austrian training companies already use digital media for knowledge transfer. With quality-assured learning content for eleven of the most common apprenticeship professions – from office administration, mechatronics, metal technology, application development and electrical engineering to cooking, retail and automotive technology - wîse up takes apprenticeship training to a new level and supports practical training in the company.
The largest E-Learning offering in the German-speaking region
wîse up offers one of the most extensive e-learning portfolios in the German-speaking region, featuring quality-assured learning content from more than 20 national and international education partners (including LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft, Simple Club, Festo, and more). Companies can not only access the existing library of over 20,000 German-language online courses but also digitally provide their own internal training content for their employees.
What makes "wîse up" a Good Practice?
wîse up is an Good Practice because it provides an innovative, flexible, and scalable solution for corporate training. With direct access to over 20,000 quality-assured online courses and the ability to integrate company-specific content, the platform promotes efficient, practical, and lifelong learning. In particular, its support for apprentice training and the integration of digital learning methods enhances the development of digital competencies within companies, enabling employees anytime and anywhere to continuously upskill.
