There are purpose in which e learning has transformed the landscape of learning and
development. When compared to the traditional mode of classroom learning, there is clear
evidence that e learning brings:
Faster Learning. At a time when change is faster than ever, a key advantage of elearning is that
it has quicker delivery cycle times than traditional classroom-based instruction. In fact, research[1-
2] indicates that elearning reduces learning time by at least 25 to 60 percent when compared to
traditional learning. Elearning cuts down on the training time required because:
ï‚· no travel time is needed to get to and from training events
ï‚· learners set their own pace, rather than the pace of the group
ï‚· it does not take as long to start and wrap up a learning session
ï‚· learners can focus on elements of a programme they need to learn and can skip what they
already know
These factors, there is also a practical limitation on how quickly learning can be rolled out with
classroom-based instruction, as the capacity to deliver is limited by the number of available
classrooms and trainers. Our Aegis4training on the other hand, has enabled organisations to
create and roll out training programmes within weeks, or even days.
Lower Costs. -Because of fast and ease in which elearning is delivered, the costs of learning and
development for an organisation are drastically decrease.
There are cost-effective gains of elearning in terms of reducing training time as well as cost-
effective savings in terms of trainers, course materials, travel and accommodation. However, it is
equally important to highlight that elearning, when done right, can also improve an
organisation’s profitability.
More Effective E learning. Our case studies show time and again that elearning courses can
have a positive and direct impact on an organisation’s profitability by making it easy to learn and
digest information.
Studies on elearning have made it increasingly clear that elearning has the following positive
benefits for learners:
ï‚· better long-term retention of information
ï‚· better attitude toward the elearning format and training in general
ï‚· improved scores on tests, certifications or other evaluations
 increase in number of learners who achieve ‘mastery’ level and / or ‘pass’ exams
ï‚· greater ability to apply the new knowledge or processes on the job
Lower Environmental Impact. By providing an alternative to the book-based learning and
examination of traditional classrooms, elearning is an effective way for organisations to
significantly reduce their carbon footprint.
The key areas in which elearning lowers an organisations’ environmental impact are as follows:
ï‚· cuts down on the travel and accommodation costs associated with undertaking a course
ï‚· reduces the need for a campus site and the accompanying costs of maintaining the facility
and equipment
ï‚· eliminates the need for paper, thus saving trees
