Benefits of e-learning

If you are new to the concept of e-learning and unsure of what it's all about and what is available, then read on.  We have listed below some of the recognised benefits of e-learning. 

1. Students learn at their own pace – Unlike a taught course which is typically governed by timetable and formal structures, e-learning offers total flexibility.  Learners can access their learning when ever, and increasingly, where ever they want.

2. Extremely cost effective – The costs of e-learning tend to be front ended, meaning it requires investment of time and money to get the materals set up and available.  Once this has been done then the benefits start to become apparent. Our clients have experienced a reduction in the cost of direct training, travelling expenses and valuable time taken out to attend training courses. The flexibility that e-learning provides makes it a very cost effective part of the training solution.

3. Little or no 'down time' – If materials are readily available on-line 24-7 and designed in an appropriate format; learners can dip in and out to suit their availability of time. For maximum efficiency learning can be fitted in with work shifts and patterns.

4. Interactive courses, designed to engage the learner – Great strides have been made in internet connectivity and PC capacity to run a whole range of software. E-learning can now easily include a wide range of media ensuring that materials are informative, engaging, relevant and appealing to the eye.

5. Modules can be repeated and recapped to ensure robust learning – The flexibility of e-learning means that learning can be returned to at any time. It means that individuals can return to the materials as many times as they like to update and refresh their knowledge.

6. Learning can be tracked and monitored to enable management control – Learners can have secure and personalised access to company training materials. This means that the progress of individual learners can easily be tracked. Time spent on learning can be monitored alongside learner interactions and assessments.

7. The materials can form part of a blended learning solution – We would recommend a blended e-learning solution, with e-learning linked to other forms of learning and appropriate tutor/trainer support.