Use of Project-Based Learning of Adults at Corporate Universities in The US and Canada
Use of Project-Based Learning of Adults at Corporate Universities in The US and Canada

Summary/Abstract: Objective: The article defines features of formation and development of corporate universitiesin the USA and Canada. Methodology: The article analyzes the dependence of successful functioning of the corporateuniversities on the choice of adequate training technologies; explores the essence and potentialsof project-based learning as action learning which is focused on personnel development,business development and effective management of changes. Findings: There is a close relationship between the performance of the functions of the corporateuniversity and the forms, methods, learning technologies that are used in the learningprocess. Project-based learning is widely used in corporate universities in the United Statesand Canada; it provides an opportunity to gain managerial experience in real time, solves animportant task of personnel development – formation of the ability to learn. Value Added: The results of the research give ground to conclude that the corporate universityin the US and Canada is a structural unit of a company, which performs certain functions thatpromote business efficiency. Recommendations: The project topic should be related to current or future changes in thecompany. The solution of the problem should include diagnosing of the problem, analysis,recommendations, implementation phase, as also cooperation with members of the company.

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