Training software is designed to allow businesses to easily train their employees in all types of tasks. There are web training tools available to allow businesses to train employees remotely. There are also training packages set up for specific software tools (such as MS office, AutoCad, etc) as well as basic computer skills (Windows, file management). Software for training can also be used for businesses wishing to offer training as a service.
On line training features:
- Scheduling (email notification and alerts)
- Choice of development tool
- Whiteboard availability during training
- ‘hands up' feature
- Video conferencing
- Training review
- Compliance tracking
- Desktop / application sharing
- Record and transcribe, and archiving
- Voice over IP (avoids conference calling)
- Testing and assessment
Providers of on-line training include:
- Gotomeeting.com
- Traincaster.com
- eLearning in a box
- Cyber-grad
There are thousands of product specific training programs available to businesses. Many are bundled services that cover a wide variety of business software and tools. There are also training programs available that cover personnel issues such as sexual harassment, legal issues, management training, employee motivation, etc.
Providers of general business and specific product training tools are too numerous to list.
They include:
Major Vendors:
- ePathLearning
- Camtasia Studio
- Flex Training
- Visual vault
Selection Criteria:
- Cost. For small businesses particularly, it may be more cost efficient to purchase training programs rather than developing your own.
- Existing materials – can they be integrated into the training program
- Ease of use – getting trainers to buy in
- Time to prepare first level of training