Crossknowledge publish results of e-learning barometer in Europe

Learning Solutions group Crossknowledge presented the results of their e-learning barometer at the recent Learning Technologies conference in London.

The survey was carried out in more than six countries including France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Holland.

More than 500 training directors and managers were surveyed and the study showed that in the UK and Spain, nearly 40 per cent of managers train more than 50 per cent of their employees via e-learning. In France it is used the least, with only 17 per cent of companies using e-learning.

The report also showed that British companies, despite having used e-learning for less time than other countries, are quickly developing their application of e-learning. In 2011, 51 per cent of companies delivered at least one training course via e-learning to over 50 per cent of their employees compared to 39 per cent in 2010.

Blending learning was the most popular type of e-learning according to the study.  A further 47 per cent already using this approach are planning to intensify its usage.

Keith Smith, UK director of Crossknowledge, said: "The results of the barometer confirm the importance of e-learning for training in the UK. In the current economic climate, e-learning is vital and 45 per cent of companies are actively using this training method to optimise training costs.

"E-learning is used across all levels of an organisation and allows a company to provide high quality training for all staff, not just a small elite of seniors and managers.

"At Crossknowledge, we are optimistic about the future of e-learning in the UK. This market shows huge potential, and the results of the barometer confirm that 50 per cent of the UK companies intend to deliver at least one e-learning training course in 2012 to more than 50 per cent of its employees."

For more information on the report, visit http://www.crossknowledge.com/en_GB/page/home.html