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e-Learning becoming embedded, but more work needed on implementation, says survey

A new survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has found that e-learning is now accepted as an essential feature of training delivery. However, according to the CIPD, more practical work needs to be done on the implementation side if e-learning is to be successful.

"Organisations need to address the implementation of e-learning to ensure they have support from line-managers and to develop a structure that meets the needs of both the organisation and the employees," said Martyn Sloman, training and development adviser at CIPD Learning. "However, the survey suggests e-learning has become increasingly embedded within the wider learning and development arena.

"Some organisations are taking positive steps to ensure e-learning works, with 57 per cent of respondents developing customised modules tailor-made for their organisation’s business needs, rather than relying on generic, off the shelf packages."

Ninety per cent of respondents believe e-learning demands a new attitude to learning on the part of the learners. "e-Learning is an important tool in the training world and our survey suggests that its usage is going to double over the next three years," said Sloman. "However, trainers must work closely with learners to ensure that e-learning tool is effective and meets the learner’s needs."

More survey findings:

• 80% of respondents believe e-learning is more effective when combined with more traditional forms of learning.
• CD-ROMs remain the most popular method of delivery of e-learning, with 73% of respondents using them.
• 52% use generic modules of e-learning within their organisation.
• 58% of respondents feel the current generation of e-learning products does not demonstrate what the future will look like.
• 69% believe e-learning demands an entirely new skill set for people involved in training and development.

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