Choosing an eLearning Provider - Part 2
There are many eLearning providers to choose from. In an on-going set of FAQs, your decision-making process should include:
Q - Will the course be identical to your company's look and feel?
A - That depends on you. If you go with a boilerplate from the development application, there is some leeway in adding logos or changing color. However,
a custom tailored course should have the ability to appear identical to your company's website, complete with color scheme, layout and logo, and should be able to seamlessly integrate with your company's existing site. In many industries successful branding is the deciding factor for creating return customers and maximizing market share.
Going back to our first question, make sure that the vendor you select has the skill set to be able to match your existing company standards as well as propose new standards for eLearning. Additionally, while "template based development" is terrific for a quick turn around, when you are seeking robust development of courseware, ensure that the vendor you are working with has skilled instructional designers who can properly take your material and create meaningful activities from it. Will it cost more? Yes. However, the activities will be far more meaningful than items that are placed into cookie cutter activity templates.
With that in mind, look for consistency in their development of objectives and summary pages and the structure of courses. Look for innovation in the areas of activities and simulations.
