Lektor’s STDI Basic course is a deeply traditional and historical product. It has been in our portfolio from the day the company was established and the content has remained the same until today. The course has grown deep roots, which grounds it firmly in the soil of ATC training history. Its heritage is apparent and it is highly appraised by those who have had the privilege to bathe in the warmth and light of learning on the course. Fortunately, the corridors of Lektor learning facilities are not yet haunted with ghosts of past participants, because this week we got to run the STDI Basic course for the first time.

That’s right! All of the above is true, as we just started making our own legacy of our own STDI training course. It was the first time we ever held the course, but it also marked the very first time that we got participants arriving from out of town just to do a course with Lektor. There was some pressure and excitement in the air, when we started the classes on Monday. 

The course was one thing of course, but on top of the standard, we were able to land some extracurricular activities on the schedule as well. One participant got to do an English language assessment after class, which helped really reboot his licence for future instructor duties. The next evening, we got a special treat, as we were able to squeeze in to a private movie screening in a theater normally closed for the public due to the current health situation. With a legally small enough group from our working environment Wonderland, we saw the film, enjoyed a few drinks and had a great time afterwards. An event that probably cannot be replicated on future Lektor classes.

Graduation day was going to be a big deal. We were supposed to have a marching band and a grand choir in the background when the certificates were handed out to graduating students. The stadium was booked and an F18 formation fly-by scheduled. Matching robes and hats were ordered for graduates and family members were supposed to attend. Sean Connery had agreed to come and give an honorary speech about Lektor on the occasion. Unfortunately events of this size are not allowed before June, so we had to downscale and bring the ceremony into the Lektor classroom. Sean was the most disappointed of all. 

The smiles on the faces of Lektor’s first ever STDI graduates was a reward in itself. We will keep on doing these courses and continue bringing the training service closer to the customer.