Improving Business Performance with Custom eLearning Solutions

If you are looking for learning solutions that you can utilize to improve business performance custom eLearning may be worth looking into. Today modern training challenges include low levels of learner engagement, the need to remove barriers to learning and providing consistent training for a diverse talent pool. This is one of the many reasons eLearning has been growing in popularity. In fact in a recent LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report it was found that 57% of L&D professionals surveyed expect to invest more into online learning solutions moving forward (1). Recent events and the outbreak of the Corona Virus have only increased the need for online training programs as many employees are now working remotely.

In this article we will share with you some of the top ways custom eLearning can help your organization engage learners and improve performance.

Increased ROI

One of the biggest benefits a custom eLearning program can provide is a higher ROI. Custom content can be tailored to better meet the needs of your employees. Learners often have different amounts of experience, learning preferences and often live in different locations. Creating personalized learning paths for a specific department, role or individual with custom eLearning content can increase the return on your investment.

Custom online learning programs provide an advantage many other training methods do not. Custom eLearning courses can be measured for effectiveness and optimized to improve results. Learning analytics is often built into your learning management system and can improve the eLearning development process.

Analytics can be used to track and identify learner data. This data can be used to identify patterns and behaviors that can be used to improve your learning and development programs. For example, you may find that all of your courses that use video based learning are attaining higher rates of engagement. This gives your organization an opportunity to maximize the effectiveness of your learning content and optimize lower performing content.

Speeding up Time to Competency

Creating eLearning programs that are personalized can help to speed up the entire training process. Personalized learning paths reduce irrelevant training content and can be further broken down into smaller bite sized modules. Using the instructional design method can greatly increase the speed of training. Learners can refer to specific course materials or modules related to the topic they need.

The eLearning design also increases both accessibility and flexibility. This makes it easier for learners to access courses, information and reference materials anytime. Online learning programs can also be customized to be mobile responsive so they can be accessed on just about any device. Removing barriers to training and breaking down content into smaller segments speeds up the training process.

Increased Knowledge Retention

More traditional training methods often take several learning objectives and integrate them into one lengthy course. This causes a couple different challenges including information overload and a loss of engagement. Custom eLearning development can help prevent these two challenges altogether.

In fact, a recent study by Brandon Hall found that eLearning can improve knowledge retention between 25-60% (2). Custom online learning programs can be designed to use a blend of engaging training methods such as video-based learning, simulations and gamification. This can keep the learning process interesting and easier for learners to remember.

Wrap up

Implementing the right kind of employee training programs can give your organization a competitive advantage and a number of business benefits. Custom eLearning programs is a learning solution your organization can use to train your employees more quickly, efficiently and boost revenue.

Learn more about modern learning solutions that can help you improve business performance in the eBook Personalized Learning Experiences.