Web Based Training (WBT), is becoming increasingly popular for the benefits it brings to users such as:

• Just in Time (JIT) Your WBT is always available when you need it. Web Based Training is ready when you are!
• Cost Effective Learning : WBT can be reused over and over again by multiple users making it cost effective compared to traditional Instructor led training or even Virtual instructor led training, not forgetting saving of time and money that would be lost in traveling to and fro when attending your traditional Instructor led courses.
• Ready Reference Use Web-based training as a valuable ready reference source that can be used when you need it most.
• Self Paced learning: Take the learning at the pace that you want and suits your learning ability.
• Learn only what you need: WBT allows you to take only the learning that is needed and to skip parts that you already know or don’t need. You can repeat difficult modules while leaving out the simple and not required ones.
• Any time learning: you can learn at any time of day or night WBT is usually available 24 hrs/day 7 days/week so... its your preference.
  

What can Avena Training Academy provide?

Our team can create E-Learning, (WBT) courses, based on your existing training content or develop entirely new content with the help of our team of instructional designers.

Avena Training Academy can deliver customized training solutions that are designed to meet your business goals. Our web based training services and products enables your business to achieve rapid knowledge transfer when it matters most for your employees, your customers or your partners.

At the Avena Training Academy we understand that each organization has distinctive, unique challenges, participants and goals.

By using our WBT development services you benefit from content designed by instructional experts and have the advantage of anytime, anywhere learning at your fingertips.

Use our WBT services to build custom E-Learning for your organisation and:

• See a vast Improvement in employee productivity through content created specific to the needs of your organization.
• Take advantage of scalable training that can be Distributed to a global audience.
• Measure and see actual ROI (Return On Investment), in training through our detailed assessment and evaluation process.
  

Why does our WBT development Service Stand Apart from other providers?

- Rapid content development

We focus on quick turn around to meet your needs quickly. Get in touch with us right away for a time estimate and quote for your immediate requirements.

- All our developments include Multi-sensory instructional design

Comprising of some or all of the following

• Video
• Audio
• voice-overs
• Flash and 3-D Animations
• Simulations
• Realistic Graphics
• Interactive Exercises etc
• Contact us now for a demo of these solutions and to present what we can do.

- E-Learning that is fully accessible, 508 compliant and SCORM compliant

We understand the need for these standards as they are fast becoming an industry, legal requirement and can implement solutions that meet these standards.

For example for WBT Accessibility Compliance we will:

• Ensure text descriptions for all important images and animations.
• Some users might have difficulty reading small text or seeing small graphics. Allow users to zoom in on these elements, taking advantage of scalable vector graphics in SWF files.
• Provide audio for users who do not have a screen reader. Should be able to switch on and off.
• Do not rely on color to navigate, emphasize and communicate information.
• Communicate structure and navigation of Flash file either through overall description or create separate informational page to prevent description being read by screen readers at each refresh.
• swf files should have tab navigation.
• Users must be able to control time limits on their reading or interaction.
• Audio and video should have text captions for those users who cannot hear the audio.
• Important audio content must be provided to users via text.
• swf files to be rigorously tested with screen readers and preferably target users.

- Our Team and Experience

We have the best and most experienced Teams comprising of project managers, instructional designers and Web developers to develop your WBT.

- Our Development process

Our development process includes comprehensive needs analysis process to ensure the most effective learning solution.

Tools and Technologies used

We ensure the use of the latest and best tools and technology for development. We use a wide range of tools to create visually rich and engaging learning experiences using Web-based media. Content can be developed using any of the following tools and technologies:

• Macromedia Captivate
• Viewlet Builder
• Flash
• Director
• Shockwave
• HTML
  

Avena WBT development : Detailed Process

At the Avena Training academy , we will manage your E learning development requirement as an end to end fully managed service or we can also be involved on parts of the development required as your need may be. We follow a process oriented development methodology designed to minimize project risks and development time. We focus on business solutions that fulfill business goals, when providing learning solutions.

Our fully managed End to End development service includes the following

• Needs Analysis
• Instructional Design
• Development
• Audio/video recording
• Deployment and pilot Testing
  

Needs Analysis

The analysis stage includes studying the business need and goals to be achieved by the training, the target audience will be identified, our instructional designers will look at the existing training program and identify its strengths and weaknesses. Subject matter experts will be identified and consulted. During this phase we will

• Study the target audience
• Meet with subject matter experts
• Determine delivery method analysis
• Learning Management System Analysis
  

Instructional Design

During the instructional design phase a course breakdown structure will be developed with clear objectives. A design document containing the course outline and objectives will be created during this phase and will include a course flow diagram. The detailed course content will also be developed during the instructional design phase of the elearnign process.

• Develop Learning Objective
• Develop Key and Enabling Objectives
• Analyze and Outline content
• Develop Content storyboards
• Define and select learner activities
• Define media - Videos, animation and narrative lists
• Authoring and Learning management tools
• Evaluation needs and methods to be used

Our instructional design would include

Skill Assessment: to ensure a test is taken before taking the course. This will save time for the user as the results of the test will let you know what parts of the course you need to take. On completion of the course a post-test can also be designed to reinforce learning and also to ensure you have the desired level of mastery one the content covered.

Hands on Exercises: To ensure hands-on experience. Hands on and would be included to be able to work as if it was a live environment.

Quizzes and Questions: Multiple choice, True/false, match the columns, and fill-in-the-blank type questions and quizzes can be liberally included throughout the courses, to engage the learner

Task based Simulations: Story boards could be designed such that it allows the learner to have live system experience in a simulated and controlled environment.

Next – Back and Continue Navigation: The design will take into account modularity and course flow to ensure the user learning experience is smooth with the use of Next – Back and Continue Navigation

Course position Book marking Our instructional designers will ensure our WBT modules are designed such that we can recognize where you are throughout a course ie. Page level, Topic level ,Lesson level or module level,. When you exit a course, your course location t is bookmarked. The next time you access the course, you will return to the same location within the course. You don’t need to remember either where you stopped or how to return to where you stopped.

Development

After the design stage, comes the Development phase .This phase would cover

• Media production and sourcing
• Programming/coding
• Viewlets /caplets development
• Authoring and integration of media elements
• Audio/video recording
  • Recording the audio components of the elearning
  • Recording the video for the Video components
  • Tools used such as sound forge etc
    

Deployment Pilot Testing and Maintainance

The deployment and Implementation of the content and the Learning Management System follows the Development phase where the different parts are integrated to form a complete solution.

• The key points considered during this phase are
• Distribution of course
• Reporting and tracking
• Testing
• Learning and effectiveness evaluations
• Logistics and maintenance
  

Ongoing Support

To ensure 100% success of your WBT development initiative support will play a very important role
Right from the inception to the completion of the solution we provide Technical support throughout the life of the contract

• Our Professionals provide support to help you manage, monitor and promote your user activity and adoption.

Contatc us to discuss you WBT development needs.