A survey provides insights into the developments during the current crisis. We summarize the most important results for the continuing education sector:
Digital offerings and tools are currently in higher demand than ever – and keep the German economy significantly 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 field of digital learning is also experiencing a boom right now:
Across all age and professional groups, 11% of respondents today 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 trainee in Germany is now using e-learning more frequently (45.6%).
During the crisis, Germans increasingly use e-learning offerings. / Source: blink.it
Digital Future for Trainers and Companies
“The Corona crisis shows how important it is to provide all citizens with basic digital skills and competencies for a responsible and informed use of digital technologies,” says Oliver Süme, chairman of eco, regarding the results of e-learning usage.
The Germans are clearly more open-minded due to the crisis and are apparently happy to accept digital learning offerings. These results not only please the tool providers but also clearly show 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. 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 build or expand digital learning offerings for all employees, not just for trainees. This allows you to make the most of the time spent in home office or short-time work: For example, to prepare employees for their return to the workplace or to support them through online resources in this unusual situation.
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