A study of corporate intranets and their impacts on current and future training needs

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the impact that corporate intranets are having on training and what are future prospects of intranet-based training. The study examines advantages and disadvantages of intranet-based training, the challenges and organization may face while implementing intranet-based training, and the return on investment organizations are seeing from using their intranets for training. The study also discusses emerging trends of intranet-based training and possibilities for the future of intranet-based training. This research explains how the use of intranets for training is impacting organizations and their training departments. The study addresses the challenges of distance learning and computer-based training and offers training professionals advice for meeting these challenges. Trainers are reminded to keep a strong focus on instructional design and make sure course content meets the needs of the students. The technology allowing intranet-based training is still emerging. Designers are reminded to keep the technology and technical skills needed to complete the course at the lowest common denominator of their students. Not all training is transferable to the learning environment offered by an intranet.