Why is training important?
Keeping up with an ever-changing market is nearly impossible without lifelong learning. Employees who continuously grow in their expertise become more efficient workers and increase profitability (Gaonkar et al., 2022). Additionally, as the world becomes more digital, workers need to develop more skills to be marketable, effective workers (Danylevych et al., 2022). Training is a norm in business, but with the rise in eLearning, training has become easier, more productive, and more successful than ever.
Why use online training? 
Online training, also known as eLearning, is easier and cheaper for companies to use than traditional training methods. Firstly, eLearning can be done anywhere at any time without being limited by the presence of employees or resources. Additionally, the widespread availability of the internet grants online training the flexibility of various technologies, multimedia options, extra information, and enhanced accessibility. eLearning allows an employee to move at their own pace, leading to better, more thorough, and quicker training (Elsayed & Saad, 2022). This aids in creating a safer and more productive workspace. Online training is an effective way to build professional skills in an efficient and economical manner. eLearning also gives a company complete control over the content and ensures a consistent message to all trainees. Online training can also be used in tandem with in-person training. Employees can begin individual training to learn a skill online first, then apply the new skill in-person with the ability to make mistakes and ask questions to a mentor. eLearning can be utilized in many ways, so if online training sounds daunting, remember it does not have to start big. Even switching small elements of training to online can improve knowledge and increase productivity. Finding what works best for your business is the first step.
How can I get started?
An easy way to start shifting to online training is by recording simple videos to implement new procedures and help employees in common problem areas. Another way is to use a learning management system (LMS) to organize training you already have online or will put online. The easiest, and most effective, way to create engaging eLearning is by trusting an eLearning company. Here at WSI Custom eLearning we pride ourselves on creating personalized technology and online training solutions that will take your training to the next level. For more information contact Dr. David Grant at Winning Solutions, Inc.
