When is computer based training a viable option?
Hancock: Computer-based training in principle is always a viable option but one size does not fit all. Careful thought needs to be given as to how computer-based training fits with other forms of training and communication; for example privacy professionals may well benefit from more detailed offline workshop courses supplemented by computer-based training. Its not an and/or option but with care can form the core of the training effort upon which other elements can be crafted. Technology is an enabler bit also a potential obstacle however today with good web based solutions available a decent connection to the internet and a browser is usually enough to get started. Computer-based training does have significant advantages in terms of cost; those advantages are generally magnified by scale. Traditionally classroom training is seen as a good format for discussion and review. However most organizations today have difficulty committing the time and space to these type of training formats.
