In the era of industry 4.0, the spread of online platforms makes learning more accessible. Whether you are therefore a businessman or a student, exploring them can only prove to be the winning choice for your career.
In this article, we will look at how to choose the best platform for online courses, depending on your needs.
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What they are
Online course platforms are websites that offer the possibility to follow or create distance learning courses on various topics and with various levels of difficulty. There are different types of online course platforms, depending on the features, prices, quality and certification of the courses.
Most popular online course platforms
Some of the most popular and visited platforms are:
- e-Logos, VITECO’s customisable platform, usable in 11 languages that allows you to easily upload and deliver online courses;
- Docebo, the cloud-based solution for corporate training, designed to deliver engaging learning experiences to learners;
- Udemy, the award winning marketplace offering over 200.000 online courses on any topic, delivered by experts from around the world, at affordable prices;
- Coursera, the online platform with thousands of courses, degrees, masters and projects created by major brands and world renowned universities, in English and with final certification;
- Skillshare, the e-learning platform specialising in training courses dedicated to graphics, design, photography and creativity in general.
In addition to these, there are other platforms for online courses that target specific market niches or offer particular functionalities. For instance:
- Kajabi is a platform to create and sell your own online courses, with an integrated marketing and customer management system;
- LearnWorlds is characterised by the ability to create interactive and engaging online courses with videos, quizzes, e-books and customisable certificates;
- LifeLearning is an Italian product offering on demand courses from real experts in various fields.
Those listed here are just some of the platforms available on the web. Read more in the article.
Online course platforms: the advantages
Online course platforms offer countless advantages, let’s find out!
- The flexibility: students can access teaching materials and lessons at any time and from anywhere, as long as they have an Internet connection.
- The lower costs: there is no need to print printed material and the same course can be easily updated and reused over and over again.
- The time saved: with DL platforms, it is easy to manage updates and learners can use the training when they need it. This optimises time for other activities without giving up continuous training.
- The multimedia: the development of information technology makes it possible to integrate images, videos and interactive graphics for much more engaging and effective learning.
- The variety: online course platforms offer a wide range of courses on various topics with different levels of difficulty, delivered by experts from all over the world.
Factors to consider when choosing an online course platform
Before choosing an online course platform you should consider a few factors, let’s see which ones.
- The course offer: does the platform offer courses on topics that interest you? Is the offer wide and diversified?
- The quality of the courses: are the courses well delivered? Are the teachers qualified?
- The price: are the courses too expensive?
- The functionality of the platform: is the platform easy to use? Does it offer useful features, such as the possibility to comment on courses or to download materials?
- User reviews: what do other users say about the platform?
Once you have considered the factors listed above, you can start to narrow down your options. If your target market is B2B and you are looking for a platform that allows you to upload and sell online courses, e-Logos is the best.
Equipped with the Facial Recognition System, an integrated e-commerce interface and totally user friendly, the online course platform developed by VITECO is ideal for those training organisations that wish to stand out from the rest or for schools, both public and private, that decide to focus on distance learning (DL).
For more information on the e-Logos platform go to the dedicated page or contact us by filling in the contact form below, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
VITECO has also created other platforms, such as MedicalFAD, which is intended for CME training organisations and fully meets the Agenas requirements for their accreditation.
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