Managers and training departments need to determine when and if online training is a viable strategy.
Organizations today realize that they cannot use traditional training methods if they want to stay competitive.
Because product cycles, competitive intelligence, industry information and corporate strategies are moving and
changing much faster than they need to; companies understand that the only way to get knowledge to their
employees is through online learning that relies on the internet. Electronic delivery does not only mean reducing
cost but increasing effectiveness, in terms of improving the way the organization does business. Apart from this
online training is also preferred because of its cost-effectiveness, one of the biggest differences between online
training and traditional modes of training is that the delivery cost of the former is very low, companies are
increasingly outsourcing their training activities in an effort to take advantage of this new training approach
while also reducing cost.
Issues that need to be addressed in online training are:
• How motivational is the climate of online instruction, in terms of motivation will trainees perceive online
learning as electronic page turning or as a fun and engaging learning opportunity.
• Trainees’ engagement may be the most vital issue to address when adapting online training.
• Whether management can actually document savings due to online training initiatives, are course completion
rates higher or lower than in conventional class room training environment.
• Variables that assess online training’s impact on organizational effectiveness which includes production
levels, employee turnover, quality measures, and absenteeism.
In times to come employees will witness extensive use of online training in organizations, some of the chief
drivers of this will be:
• Emergence of wireless technologies
• Electronic book tools
• Standards (development of courseware and content standard from ASTD)
• Knowledge management (linking knowledge with e-learning initiatives and goals
• Multiple language support
Managers and training departments need to determine when and if online training is a viable strategy.
Organizations today realize that they cannot use traditional training methods if they want to stay competitive.
Because product cycles, competitive intelligence, industry information and corporate strategies are moving and
changing much faster than they need to; companies understand that the only way to get knowledge to their
employees is through online learning that relies on the internet. Electronic delivery does not only mean reducing
cost but increasing effectiveness, in terms of improving the way the organization does business. Apart from this
online training is also preferred because of its cost-effectiveness, one of the biggest differences between online
training and traditional modes of training is that the delivery cost of the former is very low, companies are
increasingly outsourcing their training activities in an effort to take advantage of this new training approach
while also reducing cost.
Issues that need to be addressed in online training are:
• How motivational is the climate of online instruction, in terms of motivation will trainees perceive online
learning as electronic page turning or as a fun and engaging learning opportunity.
• Trainees’ engagement may be the most vital issue to address when adapting online training.
• Whether management can actually document savings due to online training initiatives, are course completion
rates higher or lower than in conventional class room training environment.
• Variables that assess online training’s impact on organizational effectiveness which includes production
levels, employee turnover, quality measures, and absenteeism.
In times to come employees will witness extensive use of online training in organizations, some of the chief
drivers of this will be:
• Emergence of wireless technologies
• Electronic book tools
• Standards (development of courseware and content standard from ASTD)
• Knowledge management (linking knowledge with e-learning initiatives and goals
• Multiple language support
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