1. Introducing SimVenture Business Simulations

2. Why develop Business Simulations?
High levels of business start-up failure
Learners often perceive business as a dry subject
Need to move away from traditional methods & passive learning
Provide active & experiential learning environments
Require people to make decisions and deal with consequences
Shift tutors/trainers from ‘sage stage’ to ‘middle meddler’
Emphasis on engagement and authentic learning
Expanding digital native market expects to use technology

3. SimVenture Classic First launched 2006 Off-line Software
Users Start & Run a Micro Business
Runs for 36 simulated months
User makes/sells computers
Multi-award winning software
Used in 40+ countries
Used in Education & by Corporates
Most popular HEI UK Business Sim

4. SimVenture Classic Covers al key business areas
Generates connected learning
Sophisticated algorithms
Nothing is left to chance
Money, time, stress, skills and tiredness are all simulated
Individual/Group-based learning
All data stored for assessment
Powerful platform for presentations
On-line, off-site and on-site training
Computer Licences from £20

5. SimVenture Evolution First launched in 2016 On-line Technology
Users Start and/or Run an SME
Runs for 10 simulated years
Users make & sell bikes
Other business types to be added
Tutors/Trainers have real-time access to users as they work
Built in Partnership with 8 HEIs
Subject-based Scenarios included within the software

6. SimVenture Evolution People work as individuals or groups
Simulation runs in quarters
Users compete against the computer or go head-to-head
Tutors can stop the simulation at any time
Highly sophisticated simulation engine
Immediate access to user data fast-tracks assessment
Powerful platform for presentations
On-line, off-site and on-site training
Accounts from £25.00

7. Three Simulation Design Principles
Authenticity
Engagement
Sustainable Learning & Teaching

8. SimVenture Classic Multi-award winning software

9. Who is behind the business simulations?
Brothers Paul and Peter Harrington
Paul is a software engineer specialising in simulation technology
Peter is a serial entrepreneur with a deep interest in education
Venture Simulations Ltd established in 2005
The company supplies over 40 countries

10. Any thoughts or questions?
Thank you…