Fit Training Into Your Budget Now and Save On Money in the Long Run

Small business owners are always in search of the most effective and economical ways to increase employee performance and revenue. While information on the many benefits of online training is abundant and easy to find, understanding the costs of developing an e-learning course is not so cut and dry. Can you afford to implement an online learning program, and is this a smart investment? The truth is, training courses can be customized to fit within any budget, and the benefits of investing in online training now can significantly end up saving your business money over the course of time.

The Costs of Developing an Online Course

The cost of developing your online learning course will depend on several factors. Elements that must be considered include the type of training content, the level of interactivity required, the number of modules and course length. Extensive courses with multiple modules that require a high-level of interactive content such as quizzes will be more costly than shorter courses with limited modules and interactivity.

Ways to Save on the Costs of Online Training

There are many ways that your small business can cut costs when creating your online training course.

• Consider a Microlearning Approach

Perhaps you can’t afford a comprehensive course that touches on everything that you’d like. Ask yourself what training would be the most impactful for your business and consider choosing one or two sub-topics to use for a shorter course. Because shorter courses are more focused, and learners digest only small chunks of information, this makes comprehension and retention easier. Some added benefits of small courses include the ability to quickly design modules, as well as the convenience of being able to easily modify and update content, if needed.

• Scratch the Narrator

While voiceover can enhance an online course, it also carries an additional cost. Consider a text- based, interactive course instead! This approach works wonderfully for mini courses that range around 15 minutes or less and is a great way to stay within your budget.

• Skip the Storyboard Process

If you have existing material that we may utilize when developing your course, it’s possible to eliminate the storyboard process and increase your savings. For example, if you are able to provide a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes, as well as images that we can use to design your course, the cost of development will be significantly less than starting from scratch.

Once implemented, online training has the ability to offer immeasurable benefits to you and your team. Proper training can increase brand awareness, improve employee retention, and help learners to gain confidence and become more successful within their professional roles. The standardization of online training ensures consistency, while remote learning affords users the freedom and convenience to train comfortably and at their own pace. Are you ready to empower your team with online training? Find out how Cali Professionals can work with you to identify the best training solutions for your team while working within your budget.