August 12, 2024
Charlotte Flatman is the learning and development head for SVC Solutions. Here she explains why undertaking bespoke training courses can pay dividends.
There are so many training courses to choose from these days and it is easy to understand why some companies decide to buy one online training course for all their employees. But do they really work? Are they relevant to all employees and do they go away feeling enriched and informed or do they just feel they have wasted their time?
SVC Training delivers high quality people-focused and engagement-driven training which will enhance employees’ knowledge and experience. Here are some of the reasons why bespoke training courses have several advantages compared to generic training programmes.
Customisation
Bespoke training courses are tailored to the specific needs, goals and challenges of an organisation. This ensures the content is highly relevant and directly applicable to the participants’ roles and responsibilities.
Increased Engagement
Because the training is relevant to their daily tasks, employees are more likely to be engaged and motivated. This leads to higher participation rates and better retention of the content and learning.
Flexibility
Custom training can be designed to fit the specific schedule, learning pace and delivery format preferred by the organisation, whether it be in-person, online or a hybrid model.
Addressing Specific Skills Gaps
Organisations can focus on addressing particular skill gaps or areas for improvement which are unique to their team which can, in turn, lead to more efficient and effective learning results.
Alignment with Company Culture
Bespoke training can be aligned with the company’s values, culture and strategic objectives, reinforcing key messages and promoting a greater united work culture.
Scalability
Custom training solutions can be scaled to fit different sizes of teams or departments, making it easier to implement across various levels of the organisation.
Cost-Effectiveness
While the initial investment may be higher, bespoke training can be more cost-effective in the long run as it minimises the need for repeated training and maximises the value derived from the training sessions.
Improved Performance and Productivity
Targeted training equips employees with the specific skills they need to perform their jobs more efficiently, leading to enhanced performance and productivity.
Enhanced Employee Retention
Investing in personalised growth and development can improve job satisfaction and loyalty, reducing turnover rates and associated costs.
Measurable Results
With bespoke training, it’s easier to set specific objectives and measure outcomes, allowing organisations to track progress and adjust the training as needed to ensure it meets the required goals.
Overall, bespoke training courses provide a strategic advantage by ensuring the training is directly aligned with the unique needs and goals of the organisation and the needs of the employees. And the better trained your employees are, the better your business will thrive.
For more information on our range of engaging and meaningful people-focussed training courses, contact us here or speak to one of our team.
