Indian organizations are rapidly integrating learning programs: Skillsoft Survey

To provide key insights on learning across organizations in the Asia-Pacific region, including India, Skillsoft has released the findings of its survey titled “Learning and Development Trends in Asia-Pacific”. The Indian companies surveyed across 20 sectors, cumulatively reported that their organizational budgets over the last two years had increased compared to the tightening of budgets across the rest of the Asia-Pacific region. 74% of respondents reported that skills gained from learning programs had a direct positive impact on their work performance, while 81% were able to effectively apply the skills gained from these.
 
The Skillsoft research report further reveals that 86% of learners surveyed in India prefer to access learning on their mobile devices, while only 46% of organizations surveyed in the country provide learners with this option. The other 54% of respondents from organizations that have deferred the implementation of mobile learning, cited network integrity and security as the prime barriers to adoption.
 
There is a noticeable shift across organizations in India, towards the adoption of e-learning. Our research indicates that organizations are rapidly integrating learning programs customized to individual development needs and also delivering it across platforms that include mobile devices and tablets. This customization and flexibility has a significant positive impact on employee acceptance of e-learning to meet their career and development goals. 93% of learners surveyed reported that learning directly impacted their work performance when customized to their individual needs, said Vinay Pradhan, Country Manager  India, Skillsoft.
 
Blended learning that combines both classroom learning and e-learning, is also on the rise as per the survey.