This is where Software as a Service can play an integral role. Today you don't have to buy, implement and manage learning technology because a growing number of LMS providers now offer software as a hosted service. Security isn't the issue that it used to be and you can be confident that your technology and training is secure.
In a recent survey by TrainingIndustry.com and Expertus, we found that the average corporate training organization spends 39% of their budget on training administration and training technology. This means that only 61% of the average training budget is spent on training development and delivery, which is the "reason for being" of any training organization.
Much to the delight of learning executives, there are organizations like Expertus with teams of people focused solely on learning technology support. These vendors train and manage their people to support various LMS and LCMS systems and have deep experience with learning domains, best practices, efficient processes, and IT bandwidth. This deep experience is typically lacking in most corporate training departments.
The big benefit is more efficient training processes, which result in lower costs that can be re-allocated to the important stuff, which is training development and delivery. I highly recommend tapping into these types of services.
For more information, take a look at the recent white paper,
Eliminate Waste and Reap the Rewards: Nine Ways to Trim Operational Expenses to fund Strategic Learning, available at www.TrainingEfficiency.com.
If your organization wants to increase the efficiency of your learning technology or training processes, contact me.
