Qualitative Vs Quantitative E-Learning Assessments Assessing the abilities of learners is part of the training process, so assessments are important elements in any e-learning course. There are many different types of assessments you can use, with each falling into either the qualitative or quantitative category. So, what are qualitative assessments and how do they differ from quantitative assessments (apart from …
Upskilling Training Guide Part 1 – Laying the Groundwork
Upskilling Training Guide Part 1 – Laying the Groundwork Upskilling is an increasingly important priority in the modern workplace, particularly in industries where skills shortages threaten growth and competitiveness. By upskilling your employees, you can ensure your business has the skills it needs not just today, but also in the future. Upskilling also helps attract and retain employees, and it …
Upskilling Training Guide Part 2 – Tips for Success
Upskilling Training Guide Part 2 – 8 Tips for Success In the first blog in this two-part series on upskilling training, we focused on what is needed to lay the groundwork and ensure your programme is focused on business needs and delivers on corporate objectives. In this second blog in the series, we are going to look at eight practical …
How to Create a Stress-Free Online Training Environment
How to Create a Stress-Free Online Training Environment The world is a busy place, and the learners you need to complete your training courses often face pressures from a range of different directions. They have the pressures of their job and the expectations they have to meet, as well as pressures outside of work. The last thing they need is …
Factors that Impact the Amount of Time Learners Need to Complete Online Training
10 Factors that Impact the Amount of Time Learners Need to Complete Online Training One of the biggest barriers to training success is time, i.e., ensuring learners have enough time to complete the course. While the issue of time is common across all learners, it is also variable, as different time-related factors will affect different people in different ways. As …
Mistakes to Avoid When Working with SMEs in E-Learning Development Projects
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with SMEs in E-Learning Development Projects It is often important to collaborate with SMEs (subject matter experts) during an e-learning development project. SMEs not only provide vital knowledge, but they can also improve the quality of the course, the relevance of content to learners, and the accuracy of information. You can also often get …
Factors that Impact the Amount of Time Learners Need to Complete Online Training
10 Factors that Impact the Amount of Time Learners Need to Complete Online Training One of the biggest barriers to training success is time, i.e., ensuring learners have enough time to complete the course. While the issue of time is common across all learners, it is also variable, as different time-related factors will affect different people in different ways. As …
The Business Case for Continuous Learning in the Workplace
The Business Case for Continuous Learning in the Workplace Continuous learning is where employees are encouraged and supported to constantly upskill, reskill, and refresh existing skills. It requires a learning culture and a range of processes and initiatives that facilitate learning in the workplace. Examples of those processes and initiatives include e-learning courses, mentorship programmes, learning resources, on-the-job training opportunities, …
Cybersecurity Training: Tips and Best Practices for 2024
Cybersecurity Training: Tips and Best Practices for 2024 The world is becoming more digitalised and digitally connected. One of the less appealing consequences of this increased connectivity is a rise in cyberattacks and the corresponding growth of cybersecurity risks in companies across all industries. This is making cybersecurity training more important in 2024 than it has ever been before. You …
Just-In-Time Training Misconceptions
6 Just-In-Time Training Misconceptions Just-in-time training can take a number of different forms, but it typically involves creating a library of online training courses that are quickly and easily accessible by employees. Rather than giving employees a timeframe in which to complete the training, you allow them to access the content when they need it most. It is an effective …