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What is the Ashridge Virtual Learning Resource Centre (VLRC)?

The Virtual Learning Resource Centre (VLRC) gives you just-in-time access to a range of Ashridge's learning resources and can be a valuable tool for your personal development, keeping you up-to-date with the latest materials in management development.

The VLRC contains a wealth of information including an extensive collection of 50 Learning Guides on a diverse range of topics, skills, competences and techniques in management written by Ashridge faculty and presenting an excellent introduction to key subject areas.

There are also regular book summaries and reviews, features on the economic trends within particular industries and reviews of training materials aimed at keeping managers at all levels up-to-date with the latest management thinking.

You can use the Ashridge Virtual Learning Centre (VLRC) to:

Develop your understanding of management skills and competencies using the learning guides
Get career development guidance
Access recommended management and business websites
Learn how to use computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Get access to full-text articles from 200 top business and management journals
Obtain country and industry reports.