What You Should Be Demanding
I've been a recipient a lot of e-learning over the years, most through choice, and some through necessity...annual code of conduct anyone? and in all honesty, it's not always been a particularly pleasurable journey.
The latest has been awful, designed solely for laptop delivery and to be honest, I gave up and went back to books and online searching for the answers I needed. I only got to the second module of seven.
I don't get it. 😕
In this instance, it was a means to an end, it was an off-the-shelf course and I could make alternate arrangements.
But it's not right and it's cost me money and time.
Could I have made a better purchasing decision? probably, but it was part of a bigger investment, so wasn't a key factor in my choice. But I have given constructive feedback and moved on.
Investing in e-learning for your team is a smart move—but not all e-learning is created equal. If you’re spending your hard-earned budget, you should demand an experience that delivers real results, not just ticks a compliance box.
Here’s what you should expect from your e-learning solution:
🧠 Practical, Actionable Learning
E-learning should go beyond theory, every module should drive performance.
Demand real-world scenarios, simulations, and practical exercises tailored to your industry.
📈 Measurable Impact
How do you know the training is working? use baselines and measurable targets to see how training impacts your business goals
Demand insights that tie training to business outcomes, not just participation metrics.
⏱️ Respect for Time
Your team’s time is valuable. Courses should be designed for efficiency, micro-learning and mobile-friendly content to learn whenever and wherever it suits them.
Demand short, sharp, and engaging modules that respect your team’s workload.
💻 Simple and Accessible Technology
It all comes down to user experience. Nothing kills learning motivation faster than the barrier of clunky platforms or inaccessible content.
Make it easy to navigate, fully optimised for mobile, and intuitive for all.
Demand a user-friendly, hassle-free platform that doesn’t require an IT degree to use.
🌟 Alignment with Your Goals
Generic, one-size-fits-all training won’t cut it.
E-learning should align with your unique business needs, helping you solve problems, improve performance, and grow your team’s skills.
Demand a solution tailored to your industry, challenges, and team.
💬 Post-Training Support
What happens after the training? Great e-learning includes follow-ups, ongoing resources, and tools to keep the knowledge fresh and actionable.
Demand continuous learning opportunities that ensure long-term impact.
Get these five attributes in your next e-learning and you're onto a winner.
They're not nice-to-haves. They're essentials. And we should all be demanding them.
If you’d like more advice or a tailored solution, feel free to reach out. I’m here to help businesses like yours make smart learning and development decisions.