A brief history of eLearning, where the technology and online training stand today, and how small and medium sized organizations are taking advantage of online training to achieve training compliance and improve staff performance.

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Using the Internet Presented by:
to Train Your Staff Andy Jaynes
Director of Business Development
Avilar Technologies, Inc.
An inside look at successful www.Avilar.com
eLearning tactics & how to 410-290-0008 ext. 705
start your own andy.jaynes@avilar.com
online training program
September 19, 2011
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APPA’s Online Training Site
• SaaS version of Avilar’s WebMentor LMS
• Off-the-shelf video courses for compliance training
• Courses automatically award certificates upon completion
• LMS tracks all course status indefinitely for easy review and verification
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What is “eLearning?”
• Definition
• In the beginning…
• The evolution of eLearning
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eLearning Today
• Most LMS’s do the same basic things
• An eLearning explosion
• Easy for small and medium-sized
organizations to manage online training
programs
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The benefits & why it makes sense…
• All employees need training; online is safe and holds them
accountable.
• On-boarding = higher employee engagement and retention rates
• Traditional training programs have become less cost effective
• Increased regulations and fears of law suits
• Online training = improved training effectiveness
• Online training supports individualized training
• Internet available to almost everyone, everywhere, anytime.
• Costs to launch and manage an online training program have
declined dramatically
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SaaS vs. Installed
Which is best for our organization?
36%
55% SaaS (hosted)
Installed
9% Not sure
Source: BrandonHall Group 2011
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Critical LMS Features
Please identify the features which are most important
to your learning and development program
Course completion certificates
Graphical reports/dashboard
Standard/Predefined reports
Ability to define learning paths
Course catalogs & schedules
Self-service course registration
Virtual class management, launching, & tracking
eLearning courseware launching & tracking
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Source: BrandonHall Group 2011
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Critical LMS Capabilities
Please identify the capabilities which are most
important to your learning and development program
Built-in eCommerce support
Integration with other systems
Multi-language support
Customizable security levels
Integration with HR systems
Customizable user profiles
Customizable interface/branding
SCORM/AICC
0 100 200 300 400 500
Source: BrandonHall Group 2011
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Common challenges…
• Small training department
• Small IT department
• Training staff not computer experts
• Has to be a success, not a “test”
• ROI needs to be realized quickly
• Avoiding disruption to current training
programs
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Advantages
• Improve traditional training process and outcomes
• Train in a safe, secure environment and hold staff accountable
• Free up time and effort from manual processes
• Quickly address individual training needs
• Empower staff to select optional training of interest
• Decrease per-employee training costs by eliminating
expenses such as travel, accommodations, etc.
• Could also improve:
– Employee retention rates and moral
– Achievement of performance goals
– Sales
– Operations
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Critical LMS Elements
• Ease of use
• SaaS (hosted by vendor) vs. Installed (hosted by organization)
• Administrative capabilities
• Adaptable user interface
• Support for multiple course types
• Course standards
• Automation
• Integration
• Reporting capabilities
• Support capabilities
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How to get started
• Talk to the appropriate parties
• Assemble your team
• Make initial plans
• Identify learners
• Choose courses – purchase, repurpose, or create?
• Research LMS options
• To RFP, or not to RFP...?
• Evaluate options & choose a solution
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To learn more about Avilar and how to
realize your workforce potential…
 Visit www.avilar.com
 Watch our 3-minute video, The Talent Development Lifecycle
 Download free white papers
 Schedule a free live online demonstration of WebMentor ® software
 Connect with us online for access to exclusive news, articles, and easily
stay up-to-date with all things Avilar
 Contact Andy Jaynes at 410.290.0008 ext. 705 or andy.jaynes@avilar.com
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Avilar at a Glance
• Supports eLearning programs for over 150 organizations, including APPA.
• A small privately held business with representation across the country,
headquartered in Columbia, MD in operation since 1997.
• Offers software products and services for Human Capital Management. Our
offerings include the award-winning WebMentor LMS and a competency
management product WebMentor Skills for either SaaS (Software as a
Service) or licensing.
• Serves a broad range of both Government, Commercial, and Non-profit
clients and provides support in the following areas:
• Commercial corporate training
• Mandatory compliance training
• Professional education
• Competency management
• Tailored training and competency environments
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An award-winning eLearning engine:
WebMentor ® LMS
• Feature-rich and consistently rated as a low-cost, high-value solution by
Brandon Hall.
• With WebMentor LMS, you can:
 Deliver high-quality courses and assessments
 Easily track learner activities and certifications
 Manage registrations and e-commerce
• WebMentor LMS keeps the user in mind:
 Easy to use
 Straightforward to manage
 Cost-effective to deploy
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Key WebMentor ® LMS Features
- Access anytime from anywhere - WebMentor LMS is web-based, 100% browser-agnostic,
available 24x7.
- Manage all training in 1 system – Manage a wide range of training activities in a centralized
location including in-person, online, self-paced, instructor-led, and video.
- Off-the-shelf content - Gain access to over a hundred online training courses geared to address
the common topics today.
- Open Content Network - Support any SCORM 1.2 eLearning courses from any content provider
or develop your own custom content. Also support AICC standard.
- Manage credits and certificates - Manage course and training credits and automatically award
customized certificates upon completion.
- No “techies” required – With Avilar’s hosting services, you get a hassle-free, turn-key LMS
environment and solution. Our technical team will help ensure you have a successful LMS
experience.
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Diverse Customer Base
WebMentor LMS WebMentor Skills
American Public Power Association Capital One
DECO, Inc. General Motors
Capstone Institute of Mortgage Finance Spraying Systems Co.
careLearning United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Society of Fire Protection Engineers Vermont Country Store
Visiting Nurse Service of New York Defense Information Systems Administration
Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Welfare Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium
Sierra Wireless Consulting / Customization Partnerships
Com2Learn Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority
National Institute of Building Inspectors Jennison Associates
Pharmaceutical Education Research Institute Boots and Coots International Well Control, Inc.
Learning Tree International Parliament of Canada
Spraying Systems
Sierra Wireless
United Space Alliance
FAFCO
Oklahoma State University
Mizuno USA
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