The IPG uses the e-learning platform Blackboard because it
can be as effective as traditional training at a lower cost.
Although developing e-learning is more expensive than
preparing classroom materials and training the teachers,
especially if multimedia or highly interactive methods are used.
However, delivery costs for e-learning (including costs of web
servers and technical support) are considerably lower than those
for classroom facilities, teacher time, students’ travel and job
time lost to attend classroom sessions