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Learning and development in the workplace is undergoing a rapid and substantive transformation, with traditional forms of training being supplanted by e-learning and other similar methods. This shift, already underway for some time, was accelerated by the global pandemic, with 70% of UK businesses reporting increased use of digital learning solutions and 36% investing more in new technologies.

In a turbulent economic environment, companies that know how to adapt are most likely to survive and thrive. Vital to this is the ability to equip employees with the skills they need in a fast, efficient manner. E-learning has proved a perfect fit for this purpose, in contrast to older forms of training, which are often slow to organise.

In recent years, e-learning has begun to completely displace traditional forms of training. With the promise of faster, more efficient upskilling, it’s little wonder that more and more businesses are adopting this approach.

Businesses and training organisations alike can benefit from the creation of a training catalogue. This guide will show you how to create a comprehensive catalogue which allows learners to find the content they need in just a few clicks.

All sectors of activity have more or less taken a hit as a result of the pandemic. Back in the early days, companies were forced to embrace remote working in the blink of an eye and had to make some staff redundant. Faced with a completely unprecedented situation, they had to take drastic measures very quickly, with no idea what the future held.

Ever wondered what the secret is to creating dynamic and engaging blended learning courses? Well, we’d be lying if we said there was a shortcut to success, but there are some important considerations that can help you to design a truly dynamic blended learning course! The key word here is adaptability. The best training courses are the ones that are truly adapted to the needs of your employees and organization. So, while there isn’t a magic bullet, we promise that we do have some invaluable tips and advice to offer. Keep reading if you don’t believe us!

Any trainer will tell you how important it is to have a varied, dynamic and engaging blended learning course. And it’s a fact that e-learning has a tendency to isolate and discourage learners, often leading to very low completion rates. But don’t worry – engaging learners in distance learning courses is not mission impossible!

Learning management systems are now near-ubiquitous across businesses of all sizes. This affords trainers the world over the ability to create their own e-learning modules. Nonetheless, designing a truly great course is still no mean feat. In this guide, we’ll show you how it’s done by offering useful advice and tips.

The training sector is evolving in line with technological advances and neuroscience discoveries about learning. With it, the role of the trainer is being transformed, too. Gradually, trainers are evolving into digital learning project managers, tasked with staying on top of the latest teaching methods and adapting to them rapidly. It’s therefore not surprising that the effectiveness of a blended learning course partly depends on a trainer’s stance on digital learning, along with their ability to juggle in-person sessions and e-learning modules.