𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘹 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦: 3 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘴
Learning methods have transformed over years gone by.
Given the increase in remote or hybrid work, more businesses are turning to eLearning methods to continue development without the expense of having all employees in the office.
eLearning stands for electronic learning and it means using an electronic device such as a computer or tablet in order to receive training where you can learn at your own leisure.
There is good reasoning for turning to eLearning though as it has its benefits, including:
- Removes logistical issues of needing everyone present in person
- Saves employee time
- Saves the company money
- And more
Keep reading to find out more about eLearning and its benefits!
Who is using the eLearning industry?
eLearning isn’t limited to schools and students, the corporate eLearning market is flying. Businesses are turning to it for compliance training, employee onboarding, professional development of its employees and more.
The corporate market itself was valued at $104.32 billion in 2024.
Employees need to be trained continuously in order for companies to keep up with their competitors.
Unfortunately, due to money pressures, some companies are reducing their budgets spent on external training and one of the reasons that staff leave their jobs is because of a lack of training and development available to them. On a more positive note, the reduction in traditional staff training budgets can be seen as a driving factor in the growth of the eLearning market.
Did you know? In general, in 2014, the eLearning industry was worth $56.2 billion. In 2026, the market is estimated to be worth $400 billion.
Benefits of eLearning
- Helps businesses cost save: If a business were to replace their traditional instructor-based training with eLearning, they’d actually save as much as 50% of their costs. eLearning can also cut down instruction time by up to 60% so it’s great for employees who need to be brought up-to-speed quickly on relevant knowledge and skills.
- Saves employee time: eLearning can be picked up when work is quiet and put back down when things are busier. Some eLearning materials can be accessed anytime. It means not all employees have to travel to the office for traditional training and can do it on their own accord in their own time.
- Improved carbon footprint: It removes all of the paperwork that surrounds traditional training, as well as the burdening CO2 emissions that are produced by the amount of attendees and trainers attending specific locations.
- Removes logistical challenges: There isn’t the logistical challenge of getting everybody together so this doesn’t put people in rural locations at a disadvantage.
- Removes language barriers: It doesn’t matter how many languages your workforce speaks because the exact same training can be delivered in different languages using translation and multilingual voiceover.
Enough about eLearning, have you heard of mLearning?
Hot on the heels of eLearning’s growth is mLearning. mLearning is a form of informal learning which allows people to learn via their smartphones and tablets using methods such as learning apps, podcasts and short videos. It’s one of the fastest-growing markets that is part of the eLearning industry and is increasing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 26.35% between 2023 and 2028.
What makes mLearning different from eLearning is that learning is done in ‘bite sizes’ or in ‘mini-lessons.’
This is when people learn in quick snapshots during activities such as commuting, on their lunch break or when they are simply waiting and have a few minutes to spare.
It is certainly a market to keep a close eye on given the time spend on mobile phones and ease of access.
Conclusion
eLearning poses many benefits for businesses who are considering it as an option for training.
And VoiceBox can support the production of these materials.
We have assisted numerous companies in implementing accessibility measures, ranging from voiceovers to subtitles. By collaborating with us, you can transform the educational experience for your users and ensure that everyone can access and benefit from your training content.
Contact VoiceBox today or find out more about our voiceovers and subtitling services.