Corporate training academy setup is the process of building an internal learning function, often called a corporate university. Bodhih partners with growing companies to define the academy's vision, align learning strategy to business milestones, build curricula, develop internal trainers, and set up governance and measurement, stage by stage.
- Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions
- Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change
- Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions
Where and how: corporate training academy setup training as an in-person workshop in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur; as a live online course; or delivered overseas in Dubai, Singapore and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
If you would like to focus on your business and let a specialist partner assist you in creating an internal learning university, then Bodhih offers a 360-degree opportunity. Startups or midsized companies may be at different stages in their growth journeys – product development, investment hunting, brand recognition, customer acquisition, market leadership, or planning the next level of expansion. No matter the stage, all companies in the B2B or B2C space need a steady stream of Learning interventions across Industry, domain, practice, functional, technical or soft skills.
The requirement over time grows exponentially along with company headcount and creating an internal learning university presents a powerful and cost-effective option. Economies of scope and scale along with the urgency and complexity to execute learning interventions is best managed if organizations have an internal university.
Bodhih is an award winning and leading Indian player in the Learning and Development space, especially in creating internal learning universities.
From setting up a training department vision and mission, to aligning company business milestones with an overall learning strategy, to setting up a L&D department along with hiring, upskilling trainers to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs to charting ROI growth, to creating curriculum and training protocols to curate learning experiences that sets up the unique company culture is a set of time drawn and price-sensitive imposing requirements.
Bodhih steps in this space and works with the company to discover aspirations and level set expectations in line with costs and internal University setup developmental stages.
Get in touch with a Bodhih Learning SME to understand similar turn-key assignments managed in the past, assess client testimonials and spend time understanding Bodhih 360- degree specialization in setting up Learning Universities with the help of case studies.
What participants will be able to do
A learning strategy tied to the business
Academy priorities are mapped to company milestones rather than a generic training list.
A clear operating model
Roles, processes, budgets and governance for the academy are defined and documented.
Curricula by role and level
Structured learning paths for onboarding, functional, technical and leadership skills.
Capable internal trainers
In-house SMEs are developed into confident trainers through Train the Trainer certification.
Measurement from day one
Evaluation and reporting are built in so the academy can show its value.
A phased build
Set-up happens in stages matched to your growth, headcount and budget.
Who should attend
- Start-ups and mid-sized companies whose headcount is growing fast
- Founders and CXOs who want learning to support scale
- HR heads building an L&D function for the first time
- GCCs setting up capability centres in India
- Companies moving from ad-hoc training to a structured academy
Recommended program outline
Recommended design, customised to your context after a short needs analysis.
01Vision and strategyModule 1 · 2–4 weeks+
- Workshops with leadership on business goals and culture
- Academy vision, mission and scope
- Priority capability areas for the next 12–24 months
- Current-state review of existing training and spend
02Operating model and governanceModule 2 · 2–3 weeks+
- Academy structure, roles and reporting lines
- Budgeting, vendor and calendar processes
- Policies for nominations, attendance and certification
- Academy brand and communication plan for employees
03Curriculum architectureModule 3 · 3–6 weeks+
- Role and level-wise learning paths
- Mix of classroom, live virtual, blended and e-learning formats
- Prioritised build and buy list for content
- Mapping of existing content that can be reused
04Trainer and faculty developmentModule 4 · Ongoing from month 2+
- Identifying internal SMEs to become trainers
- Train the Trainer certification for internal faculty
- External trainers where specialist depth is needed
- Faculty recognition and review processes
05Launch, measurement and scaleModule 5 · From month 3 onwards+
- Pilot programs and feedback loops
- Evaluation framework and dashboards, with AssessAll assessments where useful
- Quarterly reviews and a roadmap for the next stage
- Handover plan so your team can run the academy independently
When to choose this
Frequently asked questions
What is a corporate training academy?
A corporate training academy, or corporate university, is an internal function that plans and delivers learning for employees in line with the company's strategy. It usually has a defined curriculum, internal and external trainers, governance, and measurement. It helps growing companies build skills consistently instead of relying on scattered one-off training.
How do you set up a corporate university?
Start with the business strategy and the capabilities it needs. Then define the academy's vision, operating model and governance, design role-based curricula, build internal trainers, choose delivery formats, and set up measurement. Launch with a few pilot programs and scale in stages. Bodhih supports each of these steps with your team.
When should a company set up an internal training academy?
Common signals include rapid hiring, repeated requests for the same training, inconsistent onboarding across teams, and a growing training budget without clear results. Many companies start an academy once headcount and training volume make a structured approach more cost-effective than ad-hoc programs. The right time depends on growth plans.
How long does it take to set up a training academy?
A basic academy with strategy, governance and a first set of programs can take a few months. Building a full curriculum, trained internal faculty and measurement systems takes longer and usually happens in phases. Bodhih agrees stages and milestones with you based on your size, ambition and budget.
Can internal employees become trainers in the academy?
Yes, and it is often the most sustainable model. Subject matter experts understand the business and the culture. Bodhih's Train the Trainer certification, ranked among the global top 7 in its market by Technavio, prepares them to design and deliver sessions, while external trainers can cover specialist topics. A mix of both usually works well.
Who is the Bodhih Enabled Academy program for?
Organisations planning learning programs for their teams. Bodhih tailors the examples, case studies and depth to your industry, culture and team level.
How long is the Bodhih Enabled Academy program?
Bodhih tailors the duration and depth to your goals and team, from focused workshops to multi-session learning journeys. Share your requirement and we will recommend a format.
Can Bodhih Enabled Academy be delivered online?
Yes. Bodhih Enabled Academy can run in person at your location, as live virtual sessions for distributed or hybrid teams, or as a blended journey that adds self-paced learning on Bodhih.org between sessions.
How is the impact of Bodhih Enabled Academy measured?
Success measures for Bodhih Enabled Academy are agreed with you before design, as part of the ADDIE model. Bodhih can add pre- and post-program assessments on AssessAll and manager check-ins to track behaviour change.