1. Reduce training costs – By adopting e-learning software, you can eliminate the costs for printed training material as employees can find all the information they need on an online training platform. Yes, an initial investment in a cloud-based e-learning software is involved, however, the upkeep costs are minimal when compared to the manual learning tools. E-learning eliminates the need for onsite instructors which means that you can further bring down costs since you don’t have to pay for their services and travel and accommodation.
2. Deploy content rapidly – Rather than wait for training material to be printed, you can simply upload it and share across your organization. To illustrate with an example, you notice that your offshore sales staff need some additional training based on recent figures. You can use the web conferencing feature of the software to rapidly develop and deploy a webinar on the core skills and instantly share with the staff via the Internet.
3. Access information, anytime and anywhere – Offer your employees the opportunity to access information anywhere and at the time when they most need it. For instance, an employee needs to recollect steps to offer a customer refund – the person can simply log in to the relevant e-learning module, access the steps and serve the customer satisfactorily. Needless to say, an informed employee can ensure higher customer satisfaction and better business practices.
4. Learn at your own pace – E-learning tools allow you to learn at your own pace, i.e., you can revisit a learning module several times to clarify doubts and fully grasp its objectives. Contrast this to a traditional setting where all learners are rushed through the modules in a classroom or you to move at the same pace as your co-learners. E-learning, therefore, gives each learner the opportunity to fully absorb the information, gain the necessary skills at each level of the training and then move on to the next module.
5. Improve skill retention – E-learning software is built to provide a more interactive, engaging experience through reality-based scenarios and games. They also have in-built assessment features that enable staff to digest information effectively and test in a virtual environment before implementing in real-time.
6. Simple and quick updates – If you wish to update or add a training module or policy and inform the staff about the changes, you don’t have to print manuals, reference guides, or letters. A few clicks of a mouse is all that it takes to add the updates in the e-learning software and send alerts to the employees making it mandatory for them to log in and learn about the new procedures or policies. You can also add links to articles, webinars, videos, and references that they need to stay update, fine-tune their skills, and beat the competition.
7. Reduce employee turnover rate – By giving your employees regular training and self-paced learning modules, you can further their professional goals and keep them motivated to improve their on-the-job performance. The self-paced and self-evaluate training modules allow them to pinpoint their grey areas and find their core strengths and thus become better employees and better advocates of your brand.
8. Contribute to the cause of the environment – A recent study by Britain’s Open University reveals that e-learning is very eco-friendly and consumes 90% less energy than traditional courses. It also reduces CO2 emissions (per student) by up to 85%. At a time when rising pollution levels are a global concern, as a socially responsible company, you can do your bit to save the environment

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