{"id":18053,"date":"2022-06-24T16:07:07","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T13:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/?p=18053"},"modified":"2023-03-24T11:45:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T09:45:28","slug":"automated-training-save-time-and-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/automated-training-save-time-and-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Automated training: Save time and costs without cutting corners"},"content":{"rendered":"

When people hear the word \u201cautomation\u201d or “automated training” various emotions may arise. If you\u2019ve never experienced an automated process before, you might think that it\u2019s completely impersonal, dull, and sterile. And that the human element is completely absent.<\/p>\n

No, automations don\u2019t mean that your life will look like a Futurama episode. Forget about robots, lasers, and holograms. Automations actually make our lives easier<\/strong>, so there\u2019s room to focus on more important things.<\/p>\n

Take for example a smart home. You can control anything, from the temperature of your house to the time the lights go out to feeding your cat, with just one click from your phone. Pretty convenient, right? This is what automation looks like when implemented correctly.<\/p>\n

But what about automating employee training<\/strong>? Is it going to be a completely cold-blooded training experience or is it going to make everyone\u2019s life easier, from admins to HR to trainees?<\/p>\n

What do we mean by automated employee training?<\/h2>\n

With automation, you can have parts of the training process run automatically instead of being performed manually by a person. Everything happens with the help of a program or software<\/a><\/strong>. Repetitive tasks become automated, so admins don\u2019t spend too much time on planning, assigning, and measuring. Instead, they can focus on more meaningful tasks, like developing proper training content and design or defining learning objectives.<\/p>\n

An LMS is the ideal platform to deliver automated employee training. Most systems have built-in automation features, so all you have to do if you\u2019re already using an LMS is to enable the ones you want. Or, you may integrate your platform with third-party tools to build your custom automated training process.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get into detail and examine whether automated employee training is worth a shot, and if so, how it can be successfully conducted in your business.<\/p>\n

Is it worth automating employee training?<\/h2>\n

Automations don\u2019t only help those who manage training. A survey<\/a> among UK employees showed that they feel technology and automation are changing their work life for the better.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an efficient and scalable staff training solution, then automation is your go-to option. Employees (and you) have a lot to earn from automated employee training, and here\u2019s why you should consider the investment.<\/p>\n

1. Automations boost employee engagement<\/h3>\n

How can you improve employee engagement<\/a> levels with automations? It\u2019s simple. By recognizing employees\u2019 efforts on a regular basis, you ensure that their learning achievements are acknowledged. Who doesn\u2019t love being recognized for their hard work, dedication, and progress?<\/p>\n

But creating certifications or other recognition schemes, like gamification\u2019s badges, prizes, and awards manually takes time. With automated training, you can bulk recognize the efforts of your employees<\/strong> during training and keep them motivated without spending extra time.<\/p>\n

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2. Employees learn at their own pace<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no one size fits all approach to training. Everyone has their own unique learning style. This is why training should be flexible so that all employees can stay engaged.<\/p>\n

With the help of a cloud-based LMS<\/a><\/strong>, you can create automated employee training so that employees follow their own personalized learning path. For example, you may set a general timeframe of when they should complete a program. But how they move through that program is up to them. Some will want to take multiple courses in one sitting, while others will prefer to take training in smaller chunks. The idea is that once they finish a course, they automatically unlock the next one,<\/strong> and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n

3. Feedback is provided on-the-spot<\/h3>\n

Provide employees with instant feedback<\/strong> so they know their progress anytime with automations. Not knowing if you\u2019re on the right path is discouraging. Imagine getting to the final assessment only to realize that you haven\u2019t understood the shared content.<\/p>\n

With an automated training management system, your employees can rest assured that they\u2019re doing well on their training and keep motivated and engaged<\/a><\/strong>. For example, you can create small quizzes with automated feedback for each false answer and let the course participants revisit the content of the training course to make sure they\u2019ve gotten the grasp of it.<\/p>\n

Tips on how to successfully automate employee training<\/h2>\n

Now that you know the main reasons why you should implement automated training<\/strong><\/a> in your business, let\u2019s see how you can achieve that seamlessly and reap all the benefits.<\/p>\n

Plan ahead<\/h3>\n

Think of which parts you want to automate. Just because you can<\/em> automate something, it doesn’t mean you should.<\/p>\n

You don’t have to automate everything at once, either.<\/strong> You may want to start small and see how that goes.<\/p>\n

So, the first step is to write down parts of the training process that take the most time or areas you’d like to improve. Then, decide which of them can be automated. And, finally, prioritize the ones that should definitely be automated based on your business needs or start with the more simple ones.<\/p>\n

Choose software that supports automations<\/h3>\n

You won\u2019t be able to deliver automated employee training unless you opt for the right automated learning management system. Make sure you find an LMS that ticks all the boxes in automations<\/strong> when it comes to your business needs. Your final choice will be based on the nature of your training courses, whether you\u2019re choosing synchronous or asynchronous tasks, and the size of your business.<\/p>\n

Also, your goal is to make training easier and minimize tedious tasks<\/strong> on the admin side. Keep that in mind when choosing the right LMS for you, as it has to be easy to use.<\/p>\n

For example, with TalentLMS you can easily automate<\/a><\/strong> how you assign courses and manage users, including:<\/p>\n