Online Learning Websites
Where to Look for Online Training & Learning
Learn Direct Business – National government backed scheme for business training and learning (both online and offline). You can search for training in your area and subject, and whether you might be eligible for funding. Aimed more at individuals than employees.
Learn Direct – Learn direct scheme for individual learning.
Business Link – Information and advice on training (online or offline) in your area.
iLearn – Provide a wide range of personal and business courses.
Free Skills – A number of online training courses, mainly focused on computers and software. One payment allows you access to all programs for 12 months.
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Remember!
Business training is usually short (a number of hours learning), and aimed at getting across key points or introducing new systems or methods.
Training employees will make them feel valued, as well as improving their knowledge and productivity. Online training can be kept and reused with new employees, unlike most traditional training.
Personal learning will provide you with knowledge that helps you to run your business more effectively. If you are unsure of a part of business, you can gain the knowledge you need quickly.
Online training allows you to learn individually at your own pace. There is no need to leave the workplace, allowing training to be scheduled around workloads.
Online training is cheaper than most forms of traditional training, particularly if a number of employees are being trained.
More business specific courses may be harder to locate, or require specialist training that is not available online.
As there is no direct personal contact during most online courses, it may be beneficial to speak to employees or hold a meeting to ensure the success of the training.
You should always be sure of the quality of a training company before you pay for a course.
There are a wide range of training courses available online, if you cannot find a suitable course, try searching or speaking to your local Business Link, who may be able to find an appropriate course for you.
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