ADVANTAGE OF E-LEARNING IN AN ORGANIZATION

By Abdullaziz Aiasha

Digitization has changed the ways of learning that is called e-learning. This allows people to learn various courses online instead of staying in classes. For companies looking to incorporate a new training program it is very crucial to use e-learning. Many organizations are turning to e-learning to save money, time and energy. Digitization has led to use existing courses and resources in new or different ways. Apart from that it has enhanced e-learning opportunities to many scholars in every part of the world.

The following are some of advantages or benefits that company can gain for implementing an online training that are e-learning;

Cost effective

E-learning training system reduces many costs that would normally be associated with classroom training including travel, learning materials, venue and catering. In past years, updating and reproducing learning material would be costly and timely. When learning through technology the training is less expensive, thus the moving of learning experience online helps an organization with both of those concerns.

Improves performance and productivity

Mostly in organizations people or employees look for opportunities to grow. Online training allows employees to get new knowledge pertaining to their industry. Employees can improve productivity and use their own time more efficiently, as they no longer need to travel or fight rush-hour traffic to get to a class Employees while learning their online courses it makes them to be better and grow well in their professionalism which enhances and improve performances and productivity of the company. Apart from that e-learning makes people within an organization to participate their online courses at any time from any location including at home or during down time at work hence this could not affect the performance of an organization.

Convenience and flexibility

E-learning means no boundaries. This means that employees have the ability to participate in online courses from anywhere with an internet connection. Internet connection is what is required for a person to access e-learning. This eliminates a lot of energy spent coordinating where and when a course will take place. E-learning gives both management and employees more flexibility with getting important training completed just-in-time as requirements change.

Easier access to information

E-learning materials are stored online, so employees can access important recourses anytime they encounter a question or difficult situation without consulting a lecturer or supervisor. This means that compared to previous years that only hand-written notes taken from lecturer during the training session, this was not more effective way of retain information. Also information can be retrieved just before it is required, rather than being learned once in a classroom.

Personalized learning

Even though the course materials are consistent for all users, e-learning allows each individual learner to control the pace of the course. Because of the flexibility e-learning provides, users can take the course in an environment more conducive to their learning style. E-learning helps companies to create a higher quality, more effective training experience for employees, all at more affordable costs.