European low-cost airline easyJet is reducing the length of its existing four-week face-to-face course for new cabin crew by introducing much of the underpinning knowledge as e-learning.rnThe company has partnered blended-learning specialist Epic to develop the new induction program, named Buckle Up!rnAll new starters will need to complete the blended-learning course in order to obtain their cabin-crew qualification. They will complete the online course elements and must pass a stringent online assessment before attending the airline's academy.rnBarbara Gordon, cabin-crew training manager, explained: "We expect to recruit 750 cabin crew in the next 12 months - a big increase on previous years. Not only will we reduce accommodation and training-room costs, we will also be offering an enhanced, quality e-learning experience. The blended approach promises to be engaging and easy to access and to offer measurable results."
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