The constant updating of the knowledge and skills necessary for the good performance of each position within the organization causes an increase in productivity and significant cost savings. Elearning is already (or almost) the preferred form of education for both training professionals and those responsible for quality and human resources in Spanish companies.

Many companies already choose to hire their own virtual academy, centralising talent management in a single space and implementing their own skills plan, allowing, among other things, concentrate all the training material in one space and carry out a continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of its employees.

6 reasons to hire an online training academy for my company

Desde el punto de vista corporativo existen diversos motivos que hace que las empresas se decanten por esta modalidad formativa: 

• Little time available. Elearning is easily integrated into the work routine of the company. We do not need the worker to leave the centre to train, he can access the training action from any computer in the company.
• High degree of autonomy. It is a type of information very flexible in terms of schedules and ease of access from any place and device: tablets, smartphones... The worker can access the information at any time, even from his own home, avoiding losing working hours.
• Low investment. Online education represents a saving of 80% for businesses compared to the more traditional forms. The usual costs of face-to-face training associated with transfers and logistics are eliminated. The geographical location of employees is no longer important
• Productivity improvement. The employees acquire specific training, which makes them more competent in their work, improving their productivity and their competence, which will have an impact in the long term on the competitive improvement of the company.
• It encourages the loyalty of the staff. As employers, if we care about training our workers, we will show interest in their person, in making them improve their skills, for their professional and personal growth. Thus, we will indirectly foster the fidelity of our staff. In the 3.0 environment in which we move, they will become our best advertisers on the net.
• It promotes interactivity and content exchange. An e-learning platform such as eHabilis promotes collaborative learning, and knowledge acquisition through dialogue and information exchange between employees, and employees and managers, regardless of their geographical location.

But why is online training or e-learning so effective?

In our opinion, the effectiveness of e-learning is that it provides faster, more consistent and more effective training.

In addition, it allows us almost immediate access (just-in-time) to information and materials that are constantly updated. Certain information can be consulted and reviewed just as necessary, instead of being learned in a classroom and then forgotten. We’ll always have it accessible.

The new models of training platforms such as eHabilis allow for more flexible, more comfortable and interactive training, which will encourage collaborative learning.

What can I use a virtual academy, such as eHabilis, in the company for?

Here are some real eHabilis applications implemented by our clients:

• Staff selection tool, when assessing potential candidates for a vacant post.
• It allows the design and implementation of specific training plans for the incorporation of new employees.
• It facilitates the continuous training of the employee before the appearance of new software or machinery updates.
• Fundamental to implementing ISO standards, training is one of the fundamental aspects to be taken into account.
• Language academy for companies with headquarters and workers with geographical dispersion. Space to carry out brand actions, marketing strategies and a community of consumers of a product.
• Space to carry out brand actions, marketing strategies and a community of consumers of a product. The platform develops courses for the correct use and use of certain products, with specific sections for the exchange of information and experiences between users.