Computer-Based Training (CBT)
Advantages
CBT
has many great advantages, which are described for you below.
Even more importantly, GoldenQuest can enhance
these advantages many-fold by incorporating memory-retention
techniques into the
training. Following the list, we'll give you an opportunity to learn
more about this.
First,
here are some of the advantages CBT can bring you.
Improved
efficiencies in the development and delivery of training:
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Once
a training template is created, it's easier to develop subsequent
training
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It's
easier to update course material
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There
is broader and faster distribution to all employees using CD
ROM or a network
Improved
learning experience. CBT:
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Allows
employees to learn at a pace comfortable for them
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Allows
users to select only needed content
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Provides
for unlimited repetition until mastery is achieved
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Provides
a comfortable learning environment -- free from peer pressure
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Provides
a greater sense of personal accomplishment, which can get lost
in a classroom environment
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Provides
for a personalized learning approach using branching techniques
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Provides
consistent, quality information to every employee, eliminating
the differences between presentations from multiple instructors
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Provides
higher content retention
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Provides
continuous learner participation; trainees are not waiting
for others to catch up, or involved in those parts of training
not applicable to their job
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Provides
quicker mastery of subject matter
Reduced
expenses. You can:
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Eliminate
travel expenses for trainers (travel, meals, accommodations, etc.)
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Eliminate
travel expenses involved in sending employees to other locations
for training
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Reduce
or eliminate expenses involved in hiring consultants to facilitate
classroom training
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Reduce
or eliminate expense for third party courses which can be too
generic
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Reduce
or eliminate costs of maintaining a Training department (salaries,
benefits, space, equipment, special training-related equipment)
Reduced
inconveniences (all of which cost money). You can:
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Reduce
lost productivity and inconveniences incurred while employees
attend courses
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Eliminate
special scheduling to accommodate trainers and employees
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Eliminate
lost opportunities for those not available on the scheduled
training day, including new hires, absentees, and those with
other schedule conflicts
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Move
from limited to unlimited concurrent participation -- everyone
can be trained in a short period of time
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Have
employees take CBT anytime
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Have
employees take CBT anywhere: work, home or on the road -- in between
sales calls or other business events
Improved
post-training activities:
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Easily
collect test scores for management review
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Update training records automatically
Improved
level of job performance:
Improved
performance means increased profits:
- Decreased
costs means increased profits
- A
better trained sales force means increased sales
- Better
trained customer service personnel means happier customers -- happier
customers buy more of your products/services
- Better
trained employees reduce errors (which cost money)
Call
GoldenQuest today at (972) 955-3529 for more information
about how you can start optimizing your employee education right
away.