Evolution

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Evolution is an innovative online business simulation crafted for enterprise education and professional development. This cutting-edge business strategy game enables learners to start, manage, and grow a virtual business. By engaging with this authentic business simulation, learners will:

  • Deepen their understanding of business and entrepreneurship through experiential learning.
  • Develop critical personal and professional skills required in the modern workplace.
  • Foster curiosity and independence by taking risks and learning from mistakes.
  • Achieve higher learning satisfaction through active participation in running a business.

How Evolution empowers learning

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For Learners

Evolution provides a dynamic environment where learners can:

  • Manage a virtual business for up to 10 simulated years (40 quarters).
  • Work individually or collaborate in teams.
  • Analyse data, make strategic decisions, and reflect on their outcomes.
  • Learn from failures and embrace a learning-by-doing approach.
  • Engage in both collaborative and competitive scenarios.
  • Enjoy an immersive and interactive learning experience.

For Educators & Trainers

Evolution offers a comprehensive toolkit allowing educators to:

  • Guide learning within the business simulation.
  • Select from a variety of scenarios and activities tailored to learners’ needs.
  • Monitor learner activity and progress with ease.
  • Boost learner engagement and enhance educational outcomes.
  • Receive top-tier customer support from our experienced team at every step, from implementation to facilitation and evaluation.
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Key features of Evolution

Explore key features of Evolution and find out what sets this SimVenture business simulator apart from the crowd.

Comprehensive business areas

This authentic simulation covers all critical areas of a business, enabling learners to make quarterly decisions and analyse their impacts. This holistic approach helps learners understand the interconnectedness of different business functions, including:
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Finance
  • Operations
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • Organisation

Control Tower for educators

The Control Tower is a robust administrative tool for tutors, educators, and programme managers. It allows them to:
  • Log in and set up tailored activities for learners
  • Manage tasks and scenarios with full control
  • Access detailed reports and leaderboards to monitor and assess learner progress

Seamless product delivery

Evolution is accessible via browser on PCs, Macs, and tablets, requiring no technical installation. Users can simply log in to the business simulation and start learning.
  • Participate as individuals or in teams from anywhere with an internet connection
  • Flexible delivery options (online, in-person, or hybrid)

Extensive help & support

The SimVenture team provides comprehensive resources for the business simulation, including:
  • In-depth guides for educators
  • Guides and video tutorials for learners
  • Lesson plans and class exercises for educators
  • Dedicated support from a SimVenture Learning Development Manager
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Learning outcomes with Evolution

Business Skills

Evolution encompasses a wide range of business activities, emphasising strategic thinking and integrated decision-making across:

  • Sales and marketing
  • Financial management
  • Research and development
  • Operations and organisation
  • Startup and growth strategies

Employability Skills

Running a virtual business in Evolution enhances essential workplace skills, including:

  • Problem Solving
  • Planning
  • Presentation skills
  • Numeracy
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Management skills

Who benefits from Evolution?

Evolution is versatile and used widely in both educational and corporate settings.

Evolution in Education

Developed in collaboration with education sector clients, Evolution accelerates student learning and is used by educators in over 40 countries. The simulation has been proven to significantly boost student engagement and feedback, business acumen, soft skills, and overall learner outcomes.

Colleagues using the online business simulation, Evolution, for professional development and corporate training.

Evolution in Corporate Training

For Learning & Development professionals, Evolution supports colleagues to develop skills aligned with business priorities. Whether for bespoke training sessions or in-house delivery, the simulation brings individuals and teams together to enhance workplace competencies and leadership skills.

Dedicated support for seamless integration

Our dedicated team of education and software professionals provides continuous support to ensure smooth implementation and use of the online business simulation. Access to a wealth of written and video resources, available 24/7.

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SimVenture's experienced Learning Development Managers provide enhanced customer support to all Evolution clients.
Chris Mahon used the online business simulation, Evolution, at the University of Nottingham and shares his thoughts on this cutting-edge education technology.
Find out what people say

Evolution offers a robust and realistic platform to integrate theory and practice, essential for entrepreneurship education.

Students explore effective strategies by engaging in the ‘fail-learn-redo’ cycle within a safe learning environment. The Control Tower feature also streamlines administrative tasks, making it easier to manage student groups, track progress, and assess outcomes.
Chris Mahon (2017)
University of Nottingham, UK

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