Substantial savings through e-learning

By December 17, 2014 News

Recent research from US web-based training company certifyme.net indicates that 77% of American corporations use online learning. The research also reported that organisations save up to 70% on training costs when they replace classroom-based learning with e-learning.
It’s no accident that e-learning is a US$56.2 billion business globally, and is likely to double in size before 2015.

“E-learning” refers to any form of learning – and teaching – that is supported electronically. It could mean using the internet to communicate with a teacher and other students at universities, or it might refer to tailor-made programmes delivered via desktop computers and mobile devices and aided by quizzes, games and video to enhance learning.

It’s this latter type of training that is widespread in Europe and the US, where 70% of the world’s e-learning is utilised. It’s currently showing great growth in emerging markets, however, most notably in Malaysia and Vietnam where it is a cost-effective solution to upskilling a fast-growing workforce. Rapidly developing Brics countries India and China are also experiencing major growth in the e-learning sector. Read More