Top 10 Reasons to Switch to Online Training

As far as we’re concerned, the list of reasons to switch from traditional in-person training to online training is endless. Online training is convenient, it can be customized to fit your needs, it’s cost-effective, and so on.

Here are the top ten reasons we suggest online training over in-person on-site training.

#1 Cost

One of the top benefits of using an online training program is that it can significantly reduce training expenses. When you switch to online training, you cut out travel expenses and the cost of printing training materials. With eLearning, you do have to invest in the initial costs of developing an online training program, but once the training material exists, it can be used to teach countless employees.

#2 Convenience

Online training is more convenient than in-house training. Instead of trying to get multiple employees together at the same time, in the same location, online training allows employees to fit training into their schedules. This approach alleviates the stress that comes from trying to create a training schedule that works for everyone. Online training is available on-demand, from any device connected to the internet.

#3 Flexibility

With online training your employees can experience the best of both worlds – it can be offered to individual employees or projected to a group of employees. It can even be blended with in-person training if you want to create a hybrid approach to learning.

#4 Consistent Information

A consistent delivery of information is vital in employee training, and online training ensures that the same material is distributed every time. There’s no chance of the instructor glossing over important details or a learner talking over the trainer. You can rest assured that the information is delivered exactly the way you prepared it every single time.

#5 Accessibility

Online training is highly accessible, as it allows any employee with an internet connection to review the training materials. Whether an employee works on-site, at home, or from another location, online training is available whenever, wherever, from any web-enabled device.

#5 Improved Knowledge Retention

Online training improves memory retention by focusing on specific areas of learning, repeating information, and allowing the opportunity for immediate application.

#6 Greater Control

Because employees are able to learn at their own pace, on their own time, they feel more empowered and in control of their learning. Your employees’ time is valuable and they’ll appreciate the ability to schedule training when it makes the most sense for them.

#7 Increased Engagement

Employees tend to dread orientation and training – and we can’t dispute that the information is often repetitive and boring – but it doesn’t have to be. Online training can increase engagement and encourage interactivity by offering forums, chats, and email capabilities as well as game-based learning scenarios, achievement badges, and quizzes.

#8 It’s Eco-Friendly

Online training is better for the environment. Instead of printing and distributing countless handouts, all the information is stored in the learning management system and accessed via the learner’s web-enabled device. Even better, administrative paperwork, registration, and payment can all be done through online portals which further reduces wasted paper and other natural resources.

#9 Educational Support

Even though we don’t always think about online training providing immediate support, the availability of multiple online resources allows learners to interact with instructors and tech support as needed.

#10 Increased HR Staff Efficiency

When the human resources staff is able to stop trying to schedule and host multiple training and orientation sessions, they can focus on other duties and be even more productive.

As you can see, online training offers a wide range of benefits and can increase efficiency and productivity. If you’re ready to switch to online training, or even if you just want to hear more, give us a call at 844-756-7500 or send us an email at info@yourtrainingprovider.com.