e-learning

Definition: E-learning (or elearning) is online training. The objective is to use the Internet to improve the quality of learning and facilitate access to knowledge. The participant is alone and has the course and exercises, then an assessment of his knowledge. He has previously paid registration fees and is conducting his online training alone. There is no virtual classroom. Some of these e-learning courses may be regulatory, certification or diploma-based, designed by approved training organizations or higher education establishments. Inexpensive, this method is widespread in companies for the continuing training of employees. This new access to training meets professional or personal imperatives: academic and professional knowledge becomes accessible 24/24 anywhere without having to travel. It is then possible to train online with elearning simply and quickly. This mode of learning requires greater autonomy from the learner, and therefore the need for motivation to follow the training as well as the need to bring together optimal material conditions through access to the internet, a digital device (computer, tablet, smartphone) and a workspace to isolate yourself (at your home or on your employer's premises). The content of these distance learning courses is designed using training engineering methods: diversity of formats (text, video, podcast, etc.), fun and interactive modules, quizzes, etc. E-learning is accessible to people undergoing professional retraining or simply with a view to optimizing skills through self-training. Registration fees for these courses can be financed by companies for their employees, by Pôle Emploi for job seekers, the Personal Training Account (CPF) for each employee, etc.