Designing Digitally
05/09/2018
Businesses today are actively seeking innovative and cost-effective means of training their employees and providing them the best opportunity to hone and enhance their skills. One of the most widely touted options in this regard is eLearning. However, some businesses are apprehensive about investing in eLearning, primarily because they are unable to see the potential it offers for their business. Here’s a look at 5 reasons why eLearning will help your business and prove a worthwhile investment:
Distributing learning materials digitally is far more convenient than printing and sending files or documents to your employees. You simply have to share the learning materials through whichever platform you are using, giving you the option to share them with anyone, not necessarily restricting distribution to your immediate peers. Not only this, the materials will be accessible to every person you share it with all through the day. They can retrieve the information they need at any given time.
The major benefit is that your team can focus on learning, during times most convenient with their work schedule. The quick learners in your organization will complete the training faster and you will notice the impact it will have on their productivity sooner. Not to forget, 24/7 accessibility allows you to share the materials with employees across different time zones, which is a great asset to multi-location companies, including global organizations.
People today prefer using computers for learning. In fact, it is possible that a large number of your employees use a computer for the entirety of their work shifts. Through eLearning, you can deliver learning and training materials through the medium they prefer. You can even provide them access to eLearning programs on their smartphones. Using the internet, your audience will find learning easier and be better able to grasp the concepts.
ELearning is a greener method as compared to the conventional means of learning. You can reduce your reliance on printed paper as well as remove the need for conference rooms where classes and training sessions are conducted. Through eLearning, employees can access the materials and complete the training on an individual level. This eco-friendly learning method also proves cost-effective for your business. You don’t have to hire trainers or space or pay for printing and other supplies to provide learning and training opportunities to your employees with eLearning.
Some businesses are required by law to regularly train and educate their employees about certain topics or areas of work. Through eLearning, you can make compliance easier, more convenient, and cost-effective for your business. By implementing a digital learning system, you can guarantee that you don’t run afoul of the regulations, and in the process, are able to avoid fines and sanctions that can place your business at risk. You can use the time and money you save through eLearning and invest it in other core areas of your business.
There is no doubt that the traditional learning methods were effective, given they have been employed for several decades by businesses. That being said, there are certain shortcomings. For instance, if you schedule regular training sessions, it eats into the work hours and it is unlikely that your workforce would be overly receptive to staying after work to receive lectures. Moreover, they then have to wait till the next session to ask any questions they have about the concepts and topics they are being taught.
Through eLearning, you can remove this barrier and make learning easier and more flexible. In addition, through an online portal, sharing feedback and queries becomes simpler and more streamlined. You can ensure that the employees have the materials they need for finding the answers to their questions. Or, you can have the trainers answer their queries as soon as they are posted. Not only will this make learning easier, there is least resistance to training by employees when eLearning is employed, as compared to conventional training.
As you can see, eLearning helps you overcome the obstacles and constraints associated with traditional learning methods, providing you an option to train your employees the way they want to be trained. The modern workforce places great emphasis on learning in addition to the salary they are offered, and by digitizing the process, you give them a flexible and convenient way to upgrade and enhance their skills. All in all, eLearning will have a positive impact on your company’s bottom-line and hence, it is an option that you should definitely consider for your training needs.
Contact Designing Digitally, Inc. today to discuss how their experienced team of elearning developers can help your business improve productivity and profitability to meet your strategic goals.
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