All This Training and No Way to Use it - The 5 Benefits of Online Training

As our priorities switch from navigating in this "new" environment to now fine-tuning details, hiring, re-hiring and training, companies now grapple with the realization that the face-to-face and in-person trainings that have served them well in the past may not be safely coming back for some time, and even when they eventually do, there is no telling when the next outbreak or business altering event might happen.

With all the uncertainty, it is becoming abundantly clear that turning these important training resources into engaging, online modules is a relatively inexpensive and effective way to still provide the training needed in a safer, more updated and sustainable format.

In working with client organizations making this transition, here are the top five benefits they have found for making the switch.

Flexibility

Online training provides broad flexibility compared to in-person training. In our rapidly changing environments, it is important to be able to update trainings quickly. Online trainings provide the flexibility to change and adapt information without having to change an entire structure of a course. Online trainings also provide flexibility for the learner, giving them the ability to take the training wherever and whenever. This is also a benefit to the organization as half day and full day training sessions are no longer needed and the trainings are universally scalable to any amount of employees. And lastly, online training provides flexibility in how information is given. Online courses can easily be built to include downloadable documents, videos, interactive elements and quizzes.

Learner Retention

Online trainings can help learners retain information with videos, animations, interactive elements, quizzes, and legible and creative fonts and images. The options for creatively displaying information are (virtually) limitless. This interactive approach to learning is much more effective than the standard powerpoint presentation with note taking training.

Progress Reporting

Progress reporting is a benefit of online training for both the learner and the organization. On the learner side, quizzes along the way can help the learner monitor their progress throughout the course to make sure they are retaining the information given. For the organization, being able to monitor the progress of all learners at any time allows them to follow up with learners on all completed and outstanding trainings and make sure all learners are completing the necessary trainings.

Centralized Resource Hub

Using online trainings means housing the training somewhere, whether through a company intranet or an LMS (recommended). With the training being housed online, this means that there can be a centralized resource hub for all trainings and resources that all employees can access at anytime. As time goes by we often forget things that were taught to us three years ago. Now, we can access that training and quickly reference what we need.

Price

For some, this benefit should probably have been first on the list. Online training is simply more cost-effective for reaching larger audiences and for organizations who are constantly training employees. No more costs associated with setting up and facilitating in-person trainings, not to mention the additional costs now for cleaning and disinfecting the training environment. The only costs associated with online trainings are the initial cost of developing the training, the possible cost for an LMS (we offer a cost effective solution to that) and the occasional cost for updating the training. Much cheaper!

Bonus Benefit

Currently safer for employees. No need to gather together. Each employee can complete their training safely and socially distanced.

As many organizations are finding out, now is a great time to make the switch. Your new and existing employees get the training they need in a safer and effective format. Let us help you make the switch.

We are an employee engagement consultancy at our core with the ability to develop online training, so we know what truly engages your people more than a standard online training authoring company. Contact us today at info@cornerstonelearning.com and let us partner with you to transform your training.