We live in a world where everyone is always connected to their internet, thanks to their mobile phones and laptops. It’s hard to think of a time when you won’t be connected to the net at all. It’s not surprising, then, that more and more employees prefer web based training over other benefits in their jobs. Here’s 7 tools you can use to make that web based training the best it can be:
- 1. SHIFT: This toolbox has a huge wealth of features, ready for you to start creating training tools with them. If you want to just try it out, you can start a free trial and play around with it. One of the best things about it is that it’s cross platform compatible. You can use the tools on either a Mac or a PC, making life much easier all round.
- 2. Boom Essays: However you’re making your web based training materials, you need to know that they’re all easy to understand and follow. This writing service can proofread them for you before they go live, making any edits that are needed. An extra eye is always helpful where writing is concerned, so this service can be very useful.
- 3. TalentLMS: This web based training toolkit saves all of your materials to a cloud based server. This means that you can create them wherever you are, without having to worry about transferring them to other media. All you need is an internet connection to get started. It also offers detailed reports on trainees’ progress, so you can see who’s doing well and who needs some more input from you.
- 4. Smart Builder: This is a simple to use content creator that lets you drag and drop the components you need. It uses a What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) editor, making the entire process as painless as possible. The best part is that it’s free to use, so there’s no initial outlay to make before you can start working on your tools.
- 5. UK Writings: All good web based training content needs good writing. Without it, your resources won’t be usable. This writing service can help you out if you don’t feel your writing skills are up to scratch. All you have to do is let them know what your resources need to do. They can create the right copy for you, and you can put it directly in your work. Your trainees will get a lot out of their training if you use this service.
- 6. MindFlash: This training company is trusted by top brands, and it’s easy to see why. You can create, manage and review your content all in the same dashboard. The UI is simple to use, and you can track every user’s progress. Once you’ve evaluated that progress, you can group them so you can laser target their training. This way, everyone gets the most out of their time with the system.
- 7. Digital Chalk: If you’re a start up, or a small business, you want to be watching every penny you spend. This tool is good for you as it offers affordable pricing plans, meaning you can train your staff with top quality online tools without breaking the bank. Their tools can be used on mobile too, so your staff can access them wherever they are.
Using these tools means you can create useful and informative resources with little effort on your part. Most of the time you don’t even need to learn any special programming. Try them out for yourself and see how far you can get.
Mary Walton is an E-learning specialist from Santa Monica. She’s blogging at Simple Grad. Follow Mary on Twitter and Linkedin.
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