Remote teams and hybrid teams have become common in offices. In fact, a report from Global Workplace Analytics finds that the total number of remote workers have increased by 173% since the year 2005. As of today, the trend has gained a sudden momentum due to the current worldwide crisis caused by Covid-19, and even once normalcy returns, experts are of the opinion that the workplace as we know it, will undergo a dramatic shift with remote working becoming the new norm.
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So, what becomes of learning and development that is so integral to the growth of both the employees and the organization? In the past, most job training activities happened in person. The L&D team would organize a training at a specified time and venue, under the guidance of an instructor. However, with the increasing influence of digital media, the trend changed, and several organizations began to leverage online tools to provide more flexible, learn-at-your-own-pace, and personalized training to their employees. These online or remote training tools have evolved over the period, empowering employers in training remote employees effectively. Employees can utilize these remote training tools to learn new skills and functions to improve their performance.
While most remote training tools have some similarities, they are also different from each other in terms of the features they include.
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Here are some of the best remote training tools used by enterprises.
WizIQ
This remote training tool is compatible with mobile devices, which means that remote employees can take the training on their mobile devices. WizIQ includes a virtual classroom setup to ensure that people can access their courses easily. There is also a course builder which can produce many courses. Besides, there is also a separate module especially for planning and conducting tests and quizzes on smartphones and tablets. This remote training tool also has an e-commerce system to manage instructional functions in larger business settings. The user interface is intuitive to different types of mobile devices. The set-up works with most mobile operating systems so the people can access the content on the ones that they have.
ezTalks Meetings
The ezTalks Cloud Meeting training tool offers full support for training employees remotely. The software is suitable for all viewing platforms including Android, iOS, Windows and Macintosh OS X. It works with larger remote training rooms which can host up to 500 people at a time. This implies that a large number of people can log in to the training session at the same time. ezTalks Cloud Meeting also provides full real-time support for HD video and audio. There are several communication points that can be activated for interaction between participants. These points can also be blocked for individual remote employees. The software also supports public and private texts. The trainer can share screens in real-time with the viewers. The display on a user’s screen can be projected onto other remote locations using a simple pop-up screen within the training tool’s environment.
iSpring
This remote training tool has an interesting design which enables trainers to assign text-based content, presentations, videos, courses or documents for training remote employees. All learner accounts are stored and secured on a cloud network. iSpring also includes tools for reporting and analytics which managers can leverage to track the progress and efficiency of the course.
Zoho Showtime
This remote training tool is ideal for organizations seeking instant feedback on their training and skill development programs. The software supports real time polls and feedback functions. Besides, it also provides several tools for interaction between the learners and instructors as a means to obtain information on how well the remote employees have understood the concepts. Instructors can also provide detailed summary of their tutorials and organize presentations in the form of slides, which can be controlled and accessed during the training session.
Looop
The Looop training tool is a software program with a specific focus on assessments. Trainers can use the software and features to produce questionnaires and quizzes for training remote employees. The software offers many creative ways to set up questions and that too in a variety of formats. It stores all information of remote employees and also directs them to specific training modules based on their performance in the tests. This software is of great use to businesses that wish to provide training to their remote employees on certain skills and functionalities. The assessment, reporting and analytical features provide great insights into the skills the employees have to learn in order to become more productive.
Kitaboo Insight
This cloud-based employee training platform is ideal for businesses of all sizes. Kitaboo Insight can be used to create, manage and deliver training to remote employees. The software is compatible with all devices including iOS and Android. It includes a content management system to create and deliver courses. Instructors can also leverage performance tracking features to track the performance of remote employees on pre-defined metrics. The software supports text, images, audio-video files, presentations and SCORM content. There are also pre-built templates which can be used to design lessons, assessments and quizzes. Instructors can analyze session performance through live analytics and receive real-time feedback on content delivery. Kitaboo Insight can also be integrated with third-party applications such as Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps and more.
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Conclusion
In today’s digital world, remote training tools can be used to provide training to employees dispersed in locations across the world. These training tools facilitate convenient and flexible access, are easy on the budget, serve different learning styles, and are aligned to the 21st century business requirements. Besides, they also include assessment and tracking tools for insights into the effectiveness of a training program. Remote employees can gain accessible support from experts. These remote training tools are also easy on the budget as employers can cut down on expenses such as travel and venue hire, not to mention costs of instructors and physical materials such as stationery, booklets etc.
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