Flexibility – Studying can be done in short chunks of time that can fit around your daily schedule. You don’t have to dedicate an entire day to the training that has been organised by your company. Instead, you will have a set amount of learning, normally divided into modules, so you can work on those topics you want to focus on.

Mobile – As eLearning can be done on laptops, tablets and phones it is a very mobile method. Learning can be done on the train, on a plane or any other time that could normally be wasted. Whilst you used to be confined to the classroom, the whole world can now be your classroom.

No Travel– As just mentioned, eLearning can be done wherever you have a device capable of doing so. Therefore you can fit it in to your schedule, but also save money on the costs of travel. Public courses can sometimes only be sourced in locations far away from your company so you then have to pay the costs of travel as well as potentially accommodation. eLearning takes these costs away completely.

Lower cost – As you aren’t using a trainer’s time or any room or equipment, eLearning comes at a lower cost than classroom. Therefore if you and your company are on a tight budget, this can be the ideal option for you.

Tailored to you – eLearning courses aren’t fixed to suit the needs of the majority. If you feel you already know a particular area well and don’t need to spend an hour on it, you can skim over it and concentrate that time on something you feel you need to work on more. Everyone is able to learn at their own pace – a huge benefit that only self-guided eLearning can accommodate.

Global – With very few restrictions companies can be confident that their staff can receive the same content regardless of their location, and in many cases, their nationality.  Therefore if you wish to provide the same training or have your staff understand and use common methodology, eLearning is a useful way of ensuring this happens with ease and reduced cost across geographical borders.