A survey provides insights into the developments during the current crisis. We summarize the most important results for the continuing education sector:

Digital offers and tools are currently more in demand than ever – and keep the German economy largely running. This is the core finding of a current survey by the Association of the German Internet Industry “eco”.

Since the beginning of the Corona crisis, not only has the use of online shopping or social media increased. The area of digital learning is also experiencing a surge right now:

• Across all age and occupational groups, 11% of respondents now use e-learning platforms more frequently than before the crisis.

• Specifically in the age group of 18-29 years, around 29% are increasingly using online learning offerings.

• Almost every second apprentice in Germany is now using e-learning more frequently (45.6%).

During the crisis, Germans are increasingly using e-learning offerings. / Source: blink.it

Digital Future for Trainers and Companies

“The Corona crisis shows how important it is to impart digital basic skills and competencies to all citizens for a knowledgeable and responsible use of digital technologies,” says Oliver Süme, Chairman of the Board of eco, regarding the results of e-learning usage.

Germans are clearly more open due to the crisis and seem to gladly accept digital learning offerings. These results are not only pleasing for the tool providers but also clearly demonstrate the opportunity for freelance trainers and corporate developers:

• As a freelance trainer, coach, or consultant, you should now switch to e-learning offerings, or expand your offerings with digital components. This way, while revenue losses may not be completely prevented, they can be mitigated.

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• As a corporate developer, you can seize the opportunity to develop or expand digital learning offerings for all employees, not just for trainees. This way, you can make the best use of time spent at home or on short-time work: For example, to prepare employees for their return to the workplace or to support them in the unfamiliar situation with online resources.