ELearning advantages for both employees and employers are driving the growth of online training. It is growing at a fast rate in Ireland, even though it’s still at an early stage of development compared to other markets such as the UK and USA. eLearning is certainly not a new thing, and many large companies are already aware of the vast advantages. They have been using online training courses as part of their strategic training and development plans for many years. eLearning growth can be directly attributed to its many advantages for both employees and employers.

Choice Training & Consultancy offer a range of eLearning courses on our Learning Management System (LMS). Here are some eLearning advantages for both employees and employers.

Advantages of eLearning to Employees:

• Self-Paced. Employees don’t have to work to the pace of the fastest or slowest learner in a traditional training setting. They work at their own pace.
• Self- Directed. Employees have access to their training at any time that suits them and can bookmark where they leave off. They can repeat or revise any modules they wish.
• Engaging Content. Courses are interactive and use the latest cognitive learning theories that push, rather than pull employee’s through training. Gamification is used to engage users.
• Knowledge Retention. All courses are designed in line with the latest cognitive learning theory. The courses are designed so to ensure retention of content.
• Positive Learning experience. Research shows that 90% of those who have experienced elearning agree that it was a positive learning experience and enhances learning.
• Less time lost. Employees are not under pressure to catch up on work due to days spent out of their normal work environment in training.

Advantages of eLearning to Employers:

• Cost Effective. Costs associated with training are hiring trainers, hiring training venues, travel costs, loss in production, bringing in additional employees to cover those on training. ELearning reduces training costs by up to 70%.
• No Scheduling Hassle. Scheduling traditional training can be a HR nightmare. eLearning is available 24/7, you don’t need to worry about getting a certain number of employees in one place at one time. Courses can be accessed from any location on a PC, Laptop or Tablet. All they need is internet access.
• Increased productivity. eLearning allows courses to be completed at any time and can be spread out over time, so your employees are where you need them, when you need them. Employees no longer need to travel offsite for training.
• Compliant & Certified Courses. All courses meet current legislative requirements and our verified by industry experts. Changes in legislation is quickly updated. Courses are certified, certificates are issued based on competence of learner.
• Greener. No need for printing reams of notes, no traveling. The online format will reduce your business carbon footprint.
• Employee Retention. 23% of employees leave due to lack of development opportunities and training. eLearning is a cost-effective way to provide ongoing training to employees.

eLearning is here to stay. That’s no surprise when you look at the  advantages. Reduce the costs associated with losing talent by providing ongoing training to employees online.

At Choice Training & Consultancy we not only have a range of online courses currently available but we work with our clients to develop corporate training solutions, branded LMS and bespoke course design.

Contact us to arrange a meeting to discuss your training needs.