Training Video Production

Continuous and On-Going training for employees can be expensive and time-consuming.  With Emedia Studios Employee Training Videos, you can create an on-line or intranet program that is easily updated and can be monitored and reviewed with downloadable reports and certifications.  On-line training saves the company time, money and resources that can be reallocated or eliminated to keep the bottom line in tact.  

Here are 10 Steps to Successful On-line Training

1) Establish Objectives. It is vital that any organization understands exactly why they are implementing an on-line e-learning program. What benefits is your company seeking? What do you hope to accomplish in the first year and beyond with this new format?
 
2) Promote/Sell Up, Down and Sideways. Implementation of any on-line e-learning system requires company-wide promotions and participation. With advanced preparation and training, your workers will positively welcome the new training system. Convince your workers and management of the positive features of this new learning tool.

3) Make the Technology Invisible. Workers should experience a seamless interface with the on-line training system. A worker should be able to sit down in front of a computer and proceed directly to the e-learning training program.
 
4) Know Your Audience. A company must gauge its workers' computer skills and learning abilities. Many industrial workers do not have advanced computer skills. A brief overview of mouse, keyboard and basic computer skills could prove to be a helpful first step in overall training.

5) Make Sure the Training Has Value. Workers should understand the positive value of the training they receive. Can your organization provide incentives and positive reinforcement for the training? Do your workers understand the vital importance of the training they receive?

6) Have Someone Accessible During Training. Knowing that someone else is readily available to assist you eliminates some of the anxiety for many workers.

7) Provide an e-learning Environment. In addition to having someone available to assist workers taking the training, it is also important to have the training take place in an environment that facilitates e-learning. The training area should be free of unnecessary distractions and provide a comfortable setting for e-learning.

8) Facilitate Time for Training. In order to maximize the training experience, adequate time should be set aside for the worker to complete all of the training necessary.
 
9) Promote Feedback. In order to fine-tune the implementation of any online learning program, solicit feedback from all of those involved in the training process. You might want to send out a survey shortly after everyone has had an opportunity to train on the new system. The survey would gauge the workers' response to the new learning format.
 
10) Establish Criteria to Measure Success. What benchmarks do you have for your training program? How will you know if you have been successful? By establishing a set of training goals early in the implementation process, it is then possible to measure and document success along the way.

Summary

On-line training is another tool for safety professionals, an integrated approach to protect workers in a cost-effective and efficient manner while delivering the business results expected. These benefits make on-line e-learning an attractive delivery platform for quality safety training content. From the experience of those who have implemented these programs, the results have been extremely positive. On-line training is capable of delivering a valuable return on your investment.Bryan Hornik