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It’s time to LEARN on the GO and start EARNING more than your peers!!!
Published: Jun 18th, 2019 07:14 am“For the
best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.”
?Benjamin Franklin
This famous
quote from Benjamin Franklin is SO true in today’s situation of Fusion of
Competition on one side and Opportunity on the other, because
“An
investment in knowledge always pays the highest return.”
If you don’t
have a regular commitment to educational activities, go out and attend a
seminar, get an online training or read a book, meet like-minded friends and
get into intellectual debate. The more you do the more you reap!
In this
article (my findings from various resources and web), I am, going to share some
interesting findings, in nut shell.
1. According
to one industry report, U.S. companies spent over $90 billion dollars on
training and development activities in 2017, a year-over-year increase of 32.5
%.
2. US spend
on training and development is 15% of its employee spend - which is one of the
highest. So is the case of most advanced countries.
3. India’s
Training Industry potential market is 32 Billion projected for 2030. Of which,
just about 2-Billion-dollars market is tapped.
4. KEN
Research 2012 (The largest and most exhaustive research done on Indian Training
Industry) says that India is poised to the world’s 3rd largest economy in a
decade. (Thanks Raghesh)
5. We (India)
are a 2.8 trillion dollar economy. We are moving from this to 3 trillion dollar
economy and 5 trillion dollar economy in next 5 years.
Finally, as
per 2019 Workplace Learning Report by
LinkedIn
More budget
will go to L&D professionals. The learning & development industry is at
a tipping point with rising budgets and increased executive support compared to
years’ past. In fact, almost half (43%) of talent developers expect a budget
increase in 2019, compared to only 27% in 2017. On top of that, budgets are
shifting to online learning: compared to three years ago, 59% of talent
developers spend more of their budget on online learning and 39% say they spend
less on instructor-led training.
Online
learning is when you take courses online instead of a physical classroom. If
your schedule makes it hard to attend classes, if you prefer studying at your
own pace or if you live far from campus, online learning might be for you.
It's such a
different experience from the traditional classroom environment. Why would
someone want that? And why are so many people saying that online classes are a
great alternative to in-person attendance at a class?
Believe it
or not, there are some enormous advantages to online classes. Some of these are
obvious while others may surprise you.
#1—IT
COSTS LESS
It's no
secret that college costs a lot of money. You pay for the classes, a dorm room
that smells like old stuff, cafeteria meals, activity fees, massive text books
and a host of other random expenses. It adds up really quick. There's a reason
most students have to take out loans.
With online
classes, you're only paying for the university credits. If you're trying to
save money, this is a perfect solution. You're only spending money on the
things you want to spend money on.
#2—EASIER
ATTENDANCE
If you take
classes online, attending is as simple as opening up your computer or tablet.
No rain-soaked walks or hypothermic marches for you! You can learn from the
comfort of your home or favourite coffee shop while sipping on a steaming
beverage.
#3—A HUGE
VARIETY OF OPTIONS
No matter
what your desired field of study, you can almost find an online program,
whether that's nursing, mathematics, science, accounting or just about any
other program. And more programs are being added by online schools every day.
There truly is an option for almost everyone.
#4—CONVENIENCE
AND FLEXIBILITY
Online
courses are just as educational and robust as their classroom counterparts.
The biggest difference between online and face-to-face learning is that online students can study from anywhere, and at any time.
The common
goal is that “an online course can be, engaging, so that the learner enjoys the
learning and is able to not only assimilate it but retain it and apply it.”
A few years
ago, online education was unthinkable; now it is a reality and it has expanded
beyond imagination. The Internet has
allowed us to cross boundaries that took a long time to cross; technology has
allowed us to learn and grow with people from around the world.
It has given
access to new opportunities in work, learning and in socializing. We are now witnessing a transformation in the
way people learn. The future of education in general, and college education in
particular will be of more access, more educational choices, and new fields in
educational research.
Online
classes are for everybody. They also come with technical aspects that
traditional classes may not include, such as software and LMS options. By this
estimation, online students not only encounter all mandatory coursework, but
also gain experience with new technology as one of the advantages of online
classes.
Whether you
want to study from the comfort of your bedroom or increase your computer
skills, online classes are a fantastic option.
It’s
time to LEARN on the GO and start EARNING more than your peers!!!
Be Your Best
, Suresh Babu S, Performance Coach
Director,
One Life Academy and C0-Founder at Ample Courses
www.onelifeacademy.in and www.amplecourses.com
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