# MTa Learning

> MTa Learning designs and supplies experiential learning activities and training materials used by facilitators, trainers, and educators in over 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1982 by Martin Thompson, now led by Managing Director Jamie Thompson. The world's #1 experiential learning kits, covering over 420 competencies.

## About

MTa Learning creates hands-on experiential learning kits that develop teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. The MTa approach puts participants at the centre of their own learning through structured activities followed by guided review sessions. After each activity, participants are invited to draw their own conclusions, plan and test new strategies, and arrive at lasting learning outcomes.

- Founded: 1982
- Headquarters: Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK
- Website: https://experientiallearning.org
- Managing Director: Jamie Thompson
- Trusted by: PwC, HSBC, Royal Air Force, easyJet, Toyota, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, and many more

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/)
- [Experiential Learning Kits](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/)
- [Online Activities](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/) (via kits page)
- [Business Simulations](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/) (via kits page)
- [Training](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/training/)
- [Blog](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/blog/)
- [About](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/about/)
- [Contact](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/contact/)

## Products

MTa Learning offers experiential learning kits for adults, teenagers, and children aged 8+. Each kit contains multiple activities with facilitator guides, participant materials, and review resources. Kits are available for purchase online and can be delivered worldwide.

### Comprehensive Kits

- **MTa Insights** — Develop leaders, drive innovation, and improve communication. A comprehensive kit for leadership development, strategic thinking, and organisational change. [View](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/mta-insights/)
- **MTa Team Kit** — Build teams that get results. Embed a high-performance culture with activities focused on collaboration, trust, and team dynamics. [View](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/mta-team-kit/)

### Education & Young People

- **MTa PASS** — Develop leadership and team skills in young people aged 8-18. Designed for schools, youth organisations, and educational settings. [View](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/mta-pass/)
- **MTa STEM Kit** — Develop the competencies that will build our future. Hands-on STEM activities for young learners. [View](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/mta-stem-kit/)

### Specialist Kits

- **MTa Helium Stick** — Inject fun and break the ice. A compact, quick-to-run activity ideal for energising groups. [View](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/mta-helium-stick/)
- **MTa Coaching Skills** — Transform managers into coaches. Develop coaching competencies through experiential activities. [View](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/mta-coaching-skills/)
- **MTa KanDo Lean** — Bring lean theory to life with engaging lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities. [View](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/kando-lean/)
- **MTa Optimise** — Embed and teach continuous improvement through practical, hands-on exercises. [View](https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/kits/mta-optimise/)

## Use Cases

MTa experiential learning kits are used for:

- Graduate training programmes and induction
- Leadership and management development
- Team building and away days
- Assessment centres and talent identification
- Communication and interpersonal skills training
- Change management and organisational development
- STEM education and youth development
- Coaching skills development
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement training
- Conference energisers and ice-breakers

## How It Works

1. **Choose** — Each kit contains activities designed to achieve specific learning outcomes
2. **Run** — Each activity has simple, easy-to-follow instructions to get participants started
3. **Review** — Each session benefits from comprehensive review and learning transfer sheets

## Contact

- UK: +44 (0)1937 844800
- US: +1 202 888 2776
- Email: jamie@mtalearning.com
- Web: https://experientiallearning.org/en-gb/contact/