Proceedings of the 32nd International Academic Conference, Geneva

E-TRAINING BASED INNOVATION STRATEGIES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT

SHALINI GARG, SHIPRA SHARMA

Abstract:

Learning is a part of every human, which means it is a part of student as well as of an employee. Trainings are an integral part of any organization. But most organizations faces a challenge to organize training sessions for employees, moreover these days companies are widely spread with their workforce located in geographically different locations. Companies have to invest large part of capital in organizing trainings and calling workforce located in diverse location to physically attend these trainings. The innovation in e-training strategy has taken the world to the virtual cloud of instructors and trainees. It has given a scope to skill development across the world and has linked India's skill development initiative of skilling approximately 500 million people (FICCI Skill Development Forum). So, today organizations are not only limited to in-house manpower but have started taking up initiatives and developing business models to train masses in the country and transform India into a manpower hub. Innovative E-training platforms are gaining more popularity and can be deployed to bridge the skill gaps across the world. It has offered flexible and mobile learning environment to the instructors and the trainees. Learners can attend virtual classes, animations and participate in discussion forums online. Innovative e-training model can bridge the skill gaps and revolutionize the “Make in India” initiative. Research Objective: The paper tries to highlight the innovation in E-training, which demonstrate the innovative strategies opted by organizations for skill development. The research would propose the e-training model to develop manpower skills. Methodology: The research will be based on extensive literature review and the case studies of organizations working on content development and methods of delivering the content to masses using e-training approach. Expected Findings: The review paper majorly focuses on innovative use of e-training platform to enhance the skill development initiative and bridge the skill gaps. Originality/Value: The study will be beneficial for various organizations and institutions to understand different e-training approaches for developing manpower skills. This paper will also be an add-on to an existing literature on e-training with the proposed model for enhancing skill development.

Keywords: Skill Gaps, Skill Development, Innovation, E-Training

DOI: 10.20472/IAC.2017.032.014

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