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Purchasing Off-The-Shelf Training Content: Considerations To Make

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.

Purchasing Off-The-Shelf Training Content: Considerations To Make

With the rise of employee training as a common perk, businesses are racing to create their own employee training initiatives. However, many bootstrapped businesses have had to rely on off-the-shelf training content to meet their training needs.

Despite its reputation for being ineffective, off-the-shelf training content is created by industry experts who follow best practices for creating training content. The right readymade training content can be effective, but choosing the wrong vendor can be an expensive mistake, especially for businesses operating on a limited budget.

Imagine investing hundreds or thousands of dollars in training content that fails to deliver any benefits for your organisation or its employees. Not only would your investment be wasted, but the paid employee hours dedicated to training would also go to waste.

To avoid such a mishap, consider the following factors when selecting an off-the-shelf training module for your corporate training needs:

  • Check The Track Record
  • Mobile Readiness
  • Customisation
  • Compatibility With Existing Elearning Tools

By considering these factors, you can ensure that your off-the-shelf training content is effective and meets the needs of your organisation.

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