{"id":8076,"date":"2021-11-08T19:42:23","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T17:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/?p=8076"},"modified":"2021-11-08T19:42:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T17:42:23","slug":"off-the-shelf-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/off-the-shelf-training.html","title":{"rendered":"Off-the-shelf training: How to grow employees\u2019 skills with ready-made courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-classic-wrap\">When thinking of\u00a0employee development, you\u2019ve likely debated at some point whether to go with off-the-shelf training or create your own course content.<\/p>\n<p>Off-the-shelf training is ready-made content you can plug directly into your existing development program. Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/ways-create-custom-online-training-experience.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">custom content<\/a>, which you create yourself, either with an internal team or with an outside vendor, pre-built courses are ready to use right out of the box.<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>pros and cons<\/strong> to each type of content. So, which is best? Does a successful training strategy require completely customizing courses for your organization?<\/p>\n<p>The truth is, whether you\u2019re a small business with no training department or a large organization with lots of dedicated resources, off-the-shelf training courses can be <strong>a big boost to your training efforts<\/strong>. It all comes down to knowing <em>when<\/em> to use them and <em>how<\/em> to leverage them in your organization.<\/p>\n<h2>6 benefits of ready-made online courses<\/h2>\n<p>Off-the-shelf training offers many advantages. Consider the following six reasons it may be a great option for your employee training program:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Lower costs<\/h3>\n<p>Cost savings is one of the most obvious benefits of pre-developed training. Building custom employee training courses takes time and expertise. That means hiring subject matter experts and instructional and graphic designers, or budgeting for outside vendors to do the job. You should also consider the <strong>costs of adding dynamic and engaging elements to the content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, say you need to train your salespeople on conflict management and you want to create a course that will keep learners\u2019 attention. You decide the best way to\u00a0showcase the skills you want your people to develop is to include video scenarios. If you\u2019re building the training course, that means added expenses of video equipment and editing software, plus the staff who know how to edit those videos.<\/p>\n<p>Good off-the-shelf training courses take instructional design and engagement into account. With all the components already in place, you save time and resources.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Faster time to training<\/h3>\n<p>Once you know what skills and knowledge your employees need, you want to get them learning quickly so you can start seeing the benefits. Off-the-shelf training means no time lost to development and implementation.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as you pin down your strategy and decide on the content you want, you can purchase courses and get things rolling. Training is <strong>ready to deploy<\/strong> and doesn\u2019t require testing or revision. And the sooner people start learning, the more quickly they&#8217;ll apply their new skills on the job.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Access to broader expertise<\/h3>\n<p>Training should help your employees keep up with the skills and best practices they need to be successful. You won\u2019t always have specialists on every topic in-house, so you\u2019ll need to turn elsewhere. Pre-built training is generally <strong>created by instructors and experts with extensive knowledge<\/strong> of the subject matter, so you can access a wider range of expertise by purchasing ready-made online courses.<\/p>\n<p>For example, say you want to improve your IT employees\u2019 soft skills. You know the ability to work well with others improves employee satisfaction and increases productivity. But that\u2019s not exactly your company\u2019s wheelhouse. With ready-made communications training, you can reap the benefits of proven knowledge.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Built-in support and upgrades<\/h3>\n<p>When you buy training from an outside vendor, the supplier is responsible for providing support and, in some cases, even upgrading the content. That means you can be sure your training is current with the latest changes in compliance requirements, technical skills, and industry trends.<\/p>\n<p>And when you don\u2019t have to worry about scrambling to solve technical glitches, you can focus on rolling out the most effective training plans.<\/p>\n<h3>5.\u00a0A\u00a0library of\u00a0general knowledge topics<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you need to create custom training that focuses on company-specific content. But when it comes to more general knowledge, there\u2019s no need to reinvent the wheel. Off-the-shelf options can be ideal when your employees need straightforward education on things like common office software or basic industry compliance standards.<\/p>\n<p>That leaves you with plenty of resources to allocate to topics that are relevant to your company. Besides,\u00a0courses\u00a0on general knowledge\u00a0are a <strong>great option for self-learning<\/strong>. In other words, employees can choose topics that interest them and take courses at their own pace, since\u00a0they\u00a0won&#8217;t be tied to their day-to-day tasks.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Access to a wider variety of content types<\/h3>\n<p>Companies that specialize in training development have more research and design resources than you\u2019re likely to in-house. You get high-quality digital assets and a greater diversity of mediums\u2014for example, videos and animations that illustrate key points. And increased variety means your training is more accessible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/learning-styles-in-the-workplace.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">different types of learners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eFront_20211027_1200x314.png\" alt=\"Pros and cons of off-the-shelf training | eFront\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eFront_20211027_1200x314.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eFront_20211027_1200x314-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eFront_20211027_1200x314-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eFront_20211027_1200x314-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eFront_20211027_1200x314-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eFront_20211027_1200x314-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Is off-the-shelf training always the best option?<\/h2>\n<p>While there are many benefits to using ready-made content, there are times when a more tailored approach may be a better fit. Knowing how and when to use each will ensure the best employee development experience.<\/p>\n<p>For example,\u00a0you might prefer\u00a0custom development when you want to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Train your teams on company-specific topics or promote your brand<\/li>\n<li>Train\u00a0employees on internal policies or procedures<\/li>\n<li>Kick\u00a0off a new company-wide initiative<\/li>\n<li>Onboard new employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may also want to invest in building custom training when you have internal expertise on a specific training topic. For example, if your organization has built a custom product for tracking orders and responding to customers, you\u2019ll want the internal developers involved in creating training around it.<\/p>\n<p>The following table can help you weigh <strong>custom vs. off-the-shelf training<\/strong> and decide when to use each:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8095 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/custom-courses-vs.-off-the-shelf-training-683x1024.png\" alt=\"Custom courses vs. Off-the-shelf training: Comparison table | eFront\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/custom-courses-vs.-off-the-shelf-training-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/custom-courses-vs.-off-the-shelf-training-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/custom-courses-vs.-off-the-shelf-training.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Making the most out of ready-made courses<\/h2>\n<p>When it does make sense to use off-the-shelf training, know how to leverage it to best serve your employees. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of pre-built courses.<\/p>\n<h3>Choose the right LMS<\/h3>\n<p>The whole point of ready-made online courses is effective learning and easy implementation. To take advantage of that, make sure you choose an LMS that\u2019s <strong>compatible<\/strong> with the courses you want to purchase. Then it\u2019s just a matter of plugging them in and you\u2019re off and running.<\/p>\n<h3>Customize where you can<\/h3>\n<p>You can often make ready-made online courses feel custom by tailoring them to match your brand. While the content is out of your hands, many providers still give you the option to personalize the look and feel.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you can upload those courses to your LMS, you can make them part of a larger training series. Employees will log in to the same platform, see the same interface, and enjoy the ready-made content the same way they take your custom courses.<\/p>\n<h3>Combine ready-made with custom courses<\/h3>\n<p>Off-the-shelf courses and custom-made content <strong>are not mutually exclusive<\/strong>.\u00a0On the contrary, you can get\u00a0value by combining the strengths of each.<\/p>\n<p>For example, say you want to train your teams on workplace safety. You can purchase a pre-made course with some general guidelines that all employees should be aware of. Then, you can create a training course with company-specific policies or more in-depth instructions for different jobs.<\/p>\n<p>To make this work with ready-made online courses, make sure you choose an LMS that lets you both use off-the-shelf courses and add your own training content.<\/p>\n<p>By using both kinds of content, you\u2019ll be able to focus your development efforts on content that is unique to your organization and still meet your training objectives.<\/p>\n<h2>Put off-the-shelf training to work for your employees<\/h2>\n<p>A custom training strategy doesn\u2019t always mean custom training courses. It means you offer training on specific skills that will help your employees succeed and your company grow. And ready-made courses\u00a0are a\u00a0quick and efficient way to do so.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you decide to design your training completely in-house or choose to invest in off-the-shelf courses, <strong>focus on quality<\/strong>. Providing quality learning lets your employees know you\u2019re investing in them and their futures. They\u2019ll be more equipped to do their jobs and happier to stay with you for the long haul.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When thinking of\u00a0employee development, you\u2019ve likely debated at some point whether to go with off-the-shelf training or create your own course content. Off-the-shelf training is ready-made content you can plug directly into your existing development program. 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