E-Learning for Training and Development: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Implementation

Managing Human
Resources

Contents
General Overview........................................................................................................................................3
Major Advantages offered...........................................................................................................................3
Manner in which this approach will address the learning styles..................................................................3
Disadvantages of using this approach..........................................................................................................3
Budgeting Considerations............................................................................................................................4
Influence of external and internal factors on implementation......................................................................4
Successful examples....................................................................................................................................4
Reason for choosing this approach..............................................................................................................5
References...................................................................................................................................................6

General Overview
E-learning of electronic learning is a contemporary approach through which training and
development activities are carried out within an organisation (Liebowitz and Frank, 2016). There
can be numerous types of activities which can take place in e-learning such as Task simulations,
tutorials, case studies, team group activities and real life case scenarios for employees to solve.
Major Advantages offered
The major benefits which can be achieved through implementation of e-learning with an
organisation.
 Cost effectiveness is one of the key feature which has been offered by imparting training
through e-learning platforms. It eliminates the need for course materials and instructors
(Srivastava, 2019).
 It is efficient in terms of time as well as managers can provide employees with the access
to materials and does not have to disrupt operations of a business.
 E-learning is also advantageous when it comes to improving productivity and
performance of employees as they can learn at their own pace which further enhances
their motivation and engagement.
 E-learning also focuses on reducing the environment impact as it does not involves
offering a manual handbook to each and every employee.
 Learning over the internet platforms can be advantageous to organisation as it can be
tailored according to the requirements of the business. For this undertaken case study,
business can include some programs that encourages appropriate client dealing and
improved customer services.
Manner in which this approach will address the learning styles
It is the responsibility of human resource department to form an online training program
which has been well-suited for the different learning styles of employees. For instance, there can
be different types of learning such as visual, auditory, reading and kinesthetic learners.
Therefore, it is important to form a training and development program that carries a combination
approach inclusive of text, visual, audio and simulations (Kasemsap, 2016). Undertaking a
combination approach will make sure that employees with different learning styles are able to get
the desired output of this training initiative. A business can take into consideration the use of
micro learning and specialized exercises so that learner is able to identify his/her progress and
improve on personal and professional grounds.
Disadvantages of using this approach
Below mentioned are some of the disadvantages of utilizing e-learning approaches for
training and development.