You may be asking yourself then, if it’s that easy, why aren’t more credit unions using online training? And the answer is simple. Many online training companies are not taking advantage of the new technology. They are still trying to deliver the same products that were developed years ago. So, you may have tried a media rich online training program that just didn’t work well on your system. The reason, though, is not your system. It is probably the design of the training.

Here are some important questions that you should ask any online training vendor before buying their training programs.

1. What technology are you using to develop your online courses?
2. When were your courses last updated?
3. What are you doing to assure the fastest download?
4. What interactivity can be used on limited bandwidth?
5. What steps are you taking to make the user’s experience positive, while staying within bandwidth limitations?

Asking these questions, even if you don’t understand the answers, will give you the information that you need to go back to your IT Department and have a conversation about what’s possible within your branch network.

To find out more about how TRC Interactive is handling the design of its courses, you can visit us at www.trcinteractive.com or call us toll free at 1.800.222.9909.

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