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Instructor-Led Training

February 8, 2018

How Companies Deliver Customer Training, Part 1

Today's forward-thinking companies are using new approaches to customer training – including online webinars, knowledge bases, live chat, and online courses. These are just the tools, however. In this two-part article, we’ll explore 4 ways to deliver effective customer training and, most importantly, how to augment them with eLearning.

by Dan Westmoreland

Learning Analytics

February 7, 2018

Why You Need Learning Analytics In Digital Design

The key is not to think about data as numbers, but as a story. Just like storytelling has twists and turns, data can challenge your assumptions and surprise you. And surprise us it does.

by Kirstie Greany

Corporate eLearning

February 7, 2018

What Is eLearning Today?

eLearning today should directly affect individual productivity and organizational capability. If not, then you need to increase your expectations of what learning technology can do for your company.

by Ben Muzzell

eLearning Design and Development

February 7, 2018

The Online Course Designer's Toolbox (Part 2)

This is the second part of 2 articles on the tools every eLearning designer needs in his or her toolbox.

by Mary Burns

Microlearning

February 7, 2018

Microlearning For Safety Training In Manufacturing Companies: 4 Steps

To prevent severe accidents and illnesses at the workplace, it is a company’s responsibility to provide safety training for their employees. Read this article to find out how to successfully implement microlearning for safety training based on our 4-steps guide.

by Isabell Grundschober

Corporate eLearning

February 6, 2018

eBook Release: 6 Examples On How You Can Promote Informal Learning In The Workplace

6 Examples of How You Can Promote Informal Learning In The Workplace is an eBook designed to provide practical insights on how can you promote informal learning in your organization.

by Asha Pandey

Learning Management Systems

February 6, 2018 | Sponsored

7 Tips To Choose The Right Employee Onboarding Software For Your Organization

With so many LMSs out there, it's understandable finding the right one for your company can seem like a daunting task. Follow our handy tips of what all organizations should consider when choosing their employee onboarding software.

by Kiren Kahlon

eLearning Market

February 6, 2018

10 Tips To Help You Build Your eLearning Portfolio

Are you looking to spruce up or create an eLearning portfolio? Apply these 10 tips to make the process a bit more enjoyable, and to get noticed.

by Melissa Milloway, MSIT

Learning Management Systems

February 6, 2018

5 Reasons Why You Need A Cloud-Based LMS For Your Online Training Program

A cloud-based LMS, like other Software-As-A-Service offerings, resides on a remote server maintained by the software vendor and is accessed by customers through a browser, both by the learner and by the company offering the courses.

by Dan Westmoreland

Corporate eLearning

February 5, 2018

eBook Release: Building Effective Customer Education Programs

If you are thinking of augmenting your existing customer training efforts, then guess what: Northpass already thought about it for you. This interesting eBook, Building Effective Customer Education Programs, will get you through the basics and help you master ways of not overwhelming your customers and at the same time succeeding at holding on to them and keep them happy.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

February 5, 2018

7 Must-Have LMS Features For Extended Enterprise Training

Does your current LMS have the capability to deliver partner and customer training? Are you on the market for an extended enterprise LMS? Here are the essential LMS features you’ll need for training non-employees.

by Nikos Andriotis

Game-Based Learning

February 5, 2018

Alternate Reality Games For Corporate Training: What About Participation?

In an ARG experience, the realism of the story is strong at the beginning and the player might not be sure whether they are even playing a game. This is particularly true in an entertainment ARG where 100% target audience participation is NOT required. In those instances, the ARG is often a tangential experience that enhances the main entertainment or learning objective. However, in business and education 100% target audience participation and completion is often necessary.

by Andy Petroski