Training & Development

ASSIGNMENT-3 (RT1901B-46)

LATEST TRAINING TREND WHICH ARE USED BY COMPANIES

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 INDEX

• Introduction of E-learning

 Meaning.---------------------------------------------------------------------Page3

 Features.----------------------------------------------------------------------Page3-4

 Advantages and disadvantages.-------------------------------------------Page5

• Company using E-Learning techniques.

 Ibm.--------------------------------------------------------------------Page6

 Infosys.---------------------------------------------------------------------Page7

 Relaince---------------------------------------------------------------------Page7-8

• Conclusion.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------9-10

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INTRODUCTION

MEANING:

E-learning comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching. The
Information and communication systems, whether networked or not, serve as specific media to
implement the learning process.

E-learning is essentially the computer and network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. E-
learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning,
virtual classroom opportunities and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet,
intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can be self-paced or
instructor-led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and
audio.

eLearning, also referred to as Web-based training, is available anywhere, anytime. It is self-

paced interactive instruction, presented over the Internet to browser-equipped learners. eLearning
courses span the spectrum from desktop applications to technical certification meeting the needs
of today’s life-long learners. The eLearning solution is empowering, engaging, effective and
economical. It is the answer to today's training challenges.

E-Learning Features:

1)User Friendly

eLearning is easy and engaging. It is available to everyone at any time - all you need is a
standard browser like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. You do not have to install
programmes, there are no CDs, it is all done over the Internet and the courses are interactive.
You learn by doing, not by just watching a computer screen. Simulations and questions about
key concepts and facts will keep you engaged in the course.

Hyperlinked indexes let you zero in on specific topics or subjects to get the information you
need, when you need it. Courses are designed to work as just-in-time learning, too, eliminating

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the need to take programmes from beginning to end to find key information. eLearning courses
can help you master a new topic or help you find the answer to a question when time is of the
essence.

You can also stop anywhere, any time, and the next time you sign on - the system will bookmark
your position and take you right to the place you left off – no need to remember where you were,
no need to page through the course to get back on track.

2)Engaging

eLearning is not only suitable for computer based courses. eLearning courses are now available
in every possible subject including management and supervisory skills such as customer service,
negotiation skills and time management.

Training is no longer a luxury but a requirement in a world that thrives on constant change. What
better way to learn the ins and outs of eCommerce than via the Web? That's the main reason why
training managers incorporate eLearning courses into their education arsenal.

With today’s booming economy and movement away from long-term company loyalty, it is
increasingly important for companies to invest in keeping their current employees satisfied and
in creating an atmosphere that interests prospective employees. One key way to ensure that you
both keep existing employees and attract new ones is to provide continuous training for them.

3)Effective Solutions

Employers and learners cannot afford time off to take a class. Travel itself makes traditional
training too expensive and disruptive. eLearning is revolutionising the training world and the
ability to erase geographical boundaries is one of the most popular features. As eLearning is
available via the Internet, you can access courses anytime from any PC anywhere that has
Internet access. The ability to stop and restart a course provides flexibility to train immediately
when training is needed and when opportunities arise.

Everyone talks about empowerment, but talk won't make it happen.

Don't learn the hard way. Our courses are easy, engaging and interactive. Get the training you
need ...when you need it. Anywhere, Anytime.

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Advantages of e-Learning

• Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional work

• Reduces travel cost and time to and from school
• Learners may have the option to select learning materials that meets their level of
knowledge and interest
• Learners can study wherever they have access to a computer and Internet
• Self-paced learning modules allow learners to work at their own pace
• Flexibility to join discussions in the bulletin board threaded discussion areas at any hour,
or visit with classmates and instructors remotely in chat rooms
• Different learning styles are addressed and facilitation of learning occurs through varied
activities
• Development of computer and Internet skills that are transferable to other facets of
learner's lives
• Successfully completing online or computer-based courses builds self-knowledge and
self-confidence and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning

Disadvantages of e-Learning

• Unmotivated learners or those with poor study habits may fall behind
• Lack of familiar structure and routine may take getting used to
• Students may feel isolated or miss social interaction
• Instructor may not always be available on demand
• Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be frustrating
• Managing learning software can involve a learning curve
• Some courses such as traditional hands-on courses can be difficult to simulate

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Companies Using E-learning Training Technique

• IBM
• INFOSYS
• RELAINCE
IBM

IBM Global Services is the world's and also India's largest information technology services
and consulting provider. IGS provides the entire spectrum of customers' e-business needs --
from the business transformation and industry expertise of IBM Business Consulting Services
to hosting, infrastructure, technology design and training services. IGS delivers integrated,
flexible and resilient processes -- across companies and through business partners -- that enable
customers to maximise the opportunities of an on-demand business environment.

E-learning in IBM

At IBM Training, we envision a successful e-learning solution as a series of stages that any
organization goes through when leveraging the power of e-learning to achieve its business goals.
Our encompassing vision of e-learning covers every stage, providing a breadth and depth of
solutions unequaled in the industry. But no matter what combination you choose, you get best-in-
class capabilities, field-proven expertise, and a clear vision of how to succeed with e-learning.

IBM Training has been creating valuable e-learning services for years. This experience,
combined with our comprehensive approach to e-learning, represents a clear advantage to your
organization.

Our umbrella of e-learning offerings - can meet your needs like no other provider:

 We take a global approach

We have thousands of e-learning experts located in 55 countries, enabling us to provide
the global coverage and local resources necessary for even the largest learning

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 challenges. No matter how large or geographically distributed your company is, we have
the worldwide resources necessary to provide a consistent solution.
 We tap advanced learning technology
We have in-depth knowledge of the advanced technologies that can make learning more
cost-effective, flexible, and easy to deploy. When designing your solution, we leverage
the best-in-class technologies - such as LearningSpace 5.0 for delivering e-learning. As a
result, you can provide your organization with an exciting, comprehensive learning
experience that takes full advantage of the latest technology developments.
 Our solutions are tailored to meet your needs
Our wide-ranging expertise and capabilities lets us create an advanced e-learning solution
designed to fit in well with the way your company does business. We understand how to
leverage the full power of technology, and we also have a real-world understanding of
how organizations work. This powerful combination gives us a unique perspective and
lets us create the best possible e-learning solution for you. Satisfied customers offer
powerful proof of our ability to meet a wide range of needs.

INFOSYS

Infosys Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY) was started in 1981 by seven people with US$
250. Today, we are a global leader in the "next generation" of IT and consulting with revenues of
US$ 5.4 billion (LTM Sep-10).

E-Learning in Infosys

What if you could source the best training in the world from anywhere in the world - at a low
price? Is there an equivalent of Microsoft going to emerge in the eLearning world?

The Extent of the eLearning Trend

In Australia it is estimated that the 40% of training will be electronically based by 2005.
On-line expenditure is expected to go up from Aus.$1 billion dollars to Aus.$15 billion
in 2002. Only 14% of jobs will not require technological fluency by 2004.As
workplaces become more electronically enabled, the demand for PC based learning will
explode.Training departments that do not take this into consideration will be ravaged by
it.

Internationally Sourced
On-line programs are internationally sourced. It does not matter to the learner where the
source is. The quality and cost of the program will determine its eventual success - not
it's location.The world's highest software production is in Ireland and India.
This is good news for the small producer of programs I recently came across in
Adelaide because their isolation is no longer a barrier. It is bad news for most producers
because their programs will wilt under the scrutiny of comparison.

Some Benefits of eLearning

It is accessible to a geographically dispersed audience. It is available at any time. The
learner can control the pace. It can be very effective, especially for knowledge based

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 subjects.It can be most cost effective because of the large number of learners who can
access it.
RELIANCE
Reliance – Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, an offshoot of the Reliance Group founded by Shri
Dhirubhai H Ambani (1932-2002), ranks among India’s top three private sector business houses
in terms of net worth. The group has business interests that range from telecommunications
(Reliance Communications Limited) to financial services (Reliance Capital Ltd) and the
generation and distribution of power (Reliance Infrastructure Limited).

E-learning in Reliance

The mission of Reliance Communications’ e-learning initiatives is to bring world-class education

to the doorstep of every Indian home. Utilising our pan-India optical fibre and retail network,
educational institutions can reach out to large sections of students which otherwise would be
very difficult to contact.

Leveraging our robust broadband infrastructure two top Indian management schools — the
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar and XLRI, Jamshedpur — are imparting fully
interactive real-time courses across 105 cities.

The Indian market possesses tremendous potential yet to be tapped. Utilising our real broadband
connectivity, educational institutions can source the best educational material from anywhere in
the world. Libraries and laboratories around the world can be cross-linked making way for
seamless exchange of information and expertise

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Conclusion
“If you’re not in multimedia or online training, you’d better be thinking about it,” said one
trainer to another at a recent Training conference. Both the Exposition and the Conference
sessions echoed this sentiment. A recent ASTD conference featured less multimedia, but online
providers of educational sessions proliferated. Even though the current move in organizations
has been to offer training on CDs, Web-based training (WBT) is not far behind.

As one booth worker explained, “There are basically three market segments these companies are
going after. They want to be aggregators of content from whom organizations purchase a set of
courses to offer internally. They want to develop and offer their own courses for an annual or pay
by course fee. Or, they want to offer classes to individual consumers.”

The quality of the courses varies as does the amount and type of multimedia used in their
presentation.

In above three companies ibm,Infosys & Relaince for all e-learning proves to be very benefit for
their employees,which make them more competent.