Digital learning is on the rise – all continuing education experts in companies know this by now. But which factors are truly important for digital (learning) transformation to succeed? You should definitely pay attention to these 9 success factors for digital learning:
In June 2020, Bitkom, the Federal Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media, published a position paper. In it, the "9 success factors for digital learning in companies that are important after Corona" are explained in detail. You can view the full position paper here for free.
Are you currently planning digital learning concepts for your company? Or are you responsible for digital training measures that are already running? Then you should know the following nine success factors!
Conclusion
Successful digital learning does not result from individual tools or learning formats, but from the interaction of strategy, leadership, technology, and a corporate culture that supports learning.
The nine success factors show that digital training goes far beyond selecting a suitable learning platform. Companies need a holistic concept, must involve managers and other stakeholders early on, and choose digital learning formats that match the target group and learning objectives.
At the same time, successful digital training requires investment in the future and the willingness to qualify employees for new forms of learning. Technology creates important prerequisites, but the actual change only occurs when people are enabled to use these possibilities in a meaningful way.
Therefore, anyone who approaches digital learning strategically instead of as a short-term individual project lays the foundation for anchoring training in the company in the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Which factors make digital learning successful in companies?
The central success factors include a holistic strategy, digital leadership, the involvement of key stakeholders, the appropriate selection of digital learning formats, and the qualification of employees. The decision between internal and external solutions should also be made consciously.
What role does leadership play in digital learning?
Managers must support digital change, enable trust, and involve employees more in decisions. Digital leadership is therefore an important component of successful digital learning concepts.
Why does digital learning need a clear strategy?
Digital learning offers should match the target group, learning objectives, and methods used. Strategic planning prevents individual tools or learning formats from being introduced without an overarching concept.
Which digital learning formats can companies use?
Companies can, for example, use webinars, web-based training, learning videos, or mobile learning. Which learning format is suitable depends on the respective purpose and learning objectives.
Why is qualification itself a success factor for digital learning?
Digital learning changes not only the technology used, but also tasks and learning processes. Employees and those responsible therefore need the appropriate competencies to be able to design and use digital training meaningfully.
