How does your organization develop each individual to maximize their full potential?  Are there different types of training being targeted to ensure an effective blended solution that works for employees at all levels of the organization? Is there an effective means to measure the success of training in the organization? These are some of the questions that absolutely need to be addressed when establishing any training program.

EnterpriseCM's learner-centric program employs a unique approach in its commitment to measuring job performance and tracking that to business objectives. A recent Job Impact Study found organizations that deploy a blended learning program experience 30% greater task accuracy and 41% faster performance by employees.  This leaner-centric program utilizes "learning technologies" designed to maximize the learning experience and provide a completely blended solution while maintaining the highest standards of instructional design.  

Key components of the leaner-centric program are its learning object architecture and learner assessments that ensure employees will learn quickly, spending time only on material they have not yet mastered.  This method provides a clear and achievable path to ongoing organizational development and optimal business performance, elevating learning to a more strategic level in the organization.

EnterpriseCM recognizes that every organization and every employee is different, so they offer powerful tools that make it easy to tailor your learning program to achieve your unique business objectives. You can mix and match learning objects to customize a program that includes, for example, a short instructor-led session with e-Learning courseware and supplemental printed materials. You can add your own content and customize learning interfaces to match your corporate look-and-feel. And you can centralize administration of your enterprise-wide training efforts in one open system that saves time and money.   

One common question for those considering e-learning is how it compares to traditional classroom training.  A recent study showed that not only was it more effective, it was more convenient.

"The Impact of Training on Job Performance" study was conducted by Dr. Hoyet Hemphill compared the performance of two groups of students.  One group took a full course unit in a classroom setting.  The other group took the same course but used e-learning in place of the classroom.  The results were compelling.

• A 38.65% improvement between the pre-course assessment and the post-course assessment.
• 60% of the students achieved 80% mastery of the material.

• A 16% - 50% improvement between the pre-course assessment and the post-course assessment.
• 90% of the students achieved 80% mastery of the material.

The studies demonstrated that significant gains can be made in the course assessment tests after only a single pass through the course. Further, the studies demonstrated a transfer of learning from the course to the application that was taught by directing subjects to perform a task in the live application after completing the course.

Susan Aaron, The Learning Coach, stated recently in an online article at Monster.com, "Due to heightened competition, today's companies are more willing to train experienced workers once they are on the job. Even if they get training and eventually leave to sign on elsewhere, educational benefits have proven a good way to retain employees.

Another factor driving incumbent training is the introduction of technology itself. While it frees up time and reduces costs in the long run, technology demands employees have more continually updated skills to stay current, said Carl Van Horn, director and professor of public policy at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University.

Pointing to another significant shift in incumbent training, Van Horn adds, "The old way was workday training. [Now] more employees are [pursuing continuing education] on the weekends and evenings."

Just how beneficial is employer-sponsored training for employers and employees? According to the survey, 91 percent of employees who've participated in employer-sponsored training have reported better productivity, while 65 percent reported increased job security.

EnterpriseCM's e-Learning was developed with the premise that the adult learner has a set of unique work-related needs that must be met if the instruction is to be accepted. There is a list of principles aimed at making these e-Learning courses both acceptable and relevant to this important population.

The main adult learning principles addressed in the EnterpriseCM e-Learning courses are: learner control, time sensitivity, real-world application, and concrete examples.

Adult learners want to control their learning environment, controlling the pace, content, appearance, presentation, and modalities. The e-Learning courses support these principles by providing learners with the maximum control possible over their learning environment, allowing them to set their own pace and select the content they wish to pursue. Thus, learners are able to meet timeframe requirements rather than have a set schedule forced upon them. The instruction is unit-based and allows learners to select only the material they need to learn at any given time, progressing at their own pace.

The next key feature is the ability of the course to administer a pre-test (Precision Learning), determine precisely which units or topics learners need to experience, and provide instruction focusing on only that content. This feature reduces the amount of training time required for learners who have prior learning regarding some of the lessons within a course.

EnterpriseCM understands the Government environment and the requirements in areas such as procurement, SCORM compliance, metrics and, importantly, Section 508 accommodations. In a unique approach to Section 508 compliance, EnterpriseCM products offer one of the industry's first integration of assistive technology directly into e-Learning courseware. According to industry research, this unique approach removes many burdens from learners and helps to assure reliable access to learning. In addition, this type of technical solution allows for learners with disabilities to benefit from a quality learning experience and effectively participate in the world of electronic and information technology.  

EnterpriseCM also recognizes the need for specialized, targeted skills in areas such as IT security. For instance, EnterpriseCM offers the only IT Security e-Learning courseware of its kind endorsed by the National Security Agency.

This curriculum includes more than 65 courses mapped directly to NIST Special Publication 800-16, "Information Technology Security Training Requirements: A Role- and Performance-Based Model," which can be used as a guide for commercial, government and academic organizations when developing IT security training programs.

Registered Members of CM Crossroads receive a 10% bonus on training

All registered members of CM Crossroads enjoy a 10% discount off of any learning product available at EnterpriseCM's ECMplaza.  To take advantage of this discount program, visit the EnterpriseCM Site at http://www.enterprisecm.com  and click on the Shop@ECMplaza link at the top of the page. Simply enter the voucher code 201108715 during the purchase process.

Contact EnterpriseCM via email at info@enterprisecm.com  or phone +1.866.788.5383 for more information, to inquire about a course that is not listed at ECMplaza or for custom course development. 

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