What Is E-Learning And What Are Its Benefits?

Introduction to eLearning

e-Learning a standard and essential method of professional development in the training landscape for modern businesses, especially with the rise of digital transformation and remote work.

As organizations strive to maintain a competitive edge, access to scalable, flexible, and cost-effective learning tools is essential. e-Learning allows companies to train, upskill, and onboard staff efficiently, overcoming many challenges associated with traditional classroom methods and paving the way for continuous improvement and compliance in a fast-moving market.​

What is e-Learning?

e-Learning or eLearning, is also known as electronic learning, which refers to the delivery of educational content and training programs through digital platforms over the internet or organizational intranets. Unlike conventional face-to-face sessions, eLearning leverages various content formats including:

• 2D or 3D Animation Segments
• Interactive on-screen text
• Interactive 2D Graphics
• Voiceovers and Audio Narration
• Quizzes and Assessments
• Interactive Infographics

This format empowers learners to access material at any time, from any location, making learning more adaptable to individual schedules and needs. Companies increasingly use eLearning solutions for workforce development, compliance, health and safety, and professional growth, harnessing technology to drive knowledge consistency, engagement, and measurable outcomes.​

e-Learning is always designed in a way that will present information to a wide variety of audiences, so that once the eLearning content is created once, it can be used effectively for a long time as long as the information is relevant.

Is all electronic-based learning considered e-Learning?

The term e-Learning is a broad, overarching umbrella that encompasses any education delivered through digital devices or technology. This can include:

• Online learning which takes place over the internet
• Computer-based training (CBT), which might involve self-paced modules delivered via a computer or even a CD-ROM, without necessarily requiring an internet connection, but can also be done online.
• Mobile learning using smartphones or tablets to facilitate the eLearning modules instead of a computer.

However, even though tools like Virtual Reality (VR) or Simulations technically are forms of electronic learning, these aren’t generally used to describe eLearning, since they’re generally considered their own forms of learning, or immersive learning, whereas eLearning is usually reserved for interactive 2D graphics rather than 3D.

This is sometimes referred to as rich media. Rich media is digital content that includes interactive elements like video, audio, and animation, going beyond simple text and images to increase user engagement.

Example of something that might look like eLearning, but is actually an immersive 3D, web-based simulation that includes assessment and LMS tracking similar to standard eLearning

What Are the Benefits of eLearning?

Consistent Delivery

eLearning platforms deliver standardized content, ensuring every learner receives the same information. This reduces gaps and variations in training, which commonly occur with multiple instructors or locations, leading to more reliable and auditable learning outcomes.​

Reduced Training Costs

eLearning minimizes or eliminates expenses related to travel, venues, printed materials, and facilitator fees. Training modules can be reused for new cohorts without additional costs, making the approach especially attractive for scaling in large organizations or multi-site businesses.​

Better Tracking

Integrated learning management systems (LMSs) offer robust tracking features, allowing organizations to monitor progress, completion rates, assessments, and engagement. Data analytics from these systems help identify skill gaps, optimize content, and prove compliance for audits and regulatory demands.​

Easy to Scale

Expanding eLearning is very straightforward, additional users require only platform access, not the logistical hurdles of scheduling rooms or facilitators.

Companies can roll out new training instantly across distributed teams and diverse roles, handling fluctuations in headcount with ease.​

Faster content updates
One of the major benefits of eLearning is the ability to update content quickly. When regulations, procedures, or internal standards change, organisations don’t need to schedule new sessions or print new materials. The updated information can be integrated directly into the course and made available to all learners immediately. Super easy.

Flexible learning
Flexible learning is one of the strongest benefits of eLearning. Employees can access content at a time that suits their schedule, which prevents disruption to daily operations. Instead of coordinating large classroom sessions or teams meetings, staff can complete training in smaller sections, allowing them to stay productive while still engaging with the material, and still being assessed afterwards to prove they completed it.

Implementing e-Learning and a deadline for completion beats setting up a group meeting and fitting it into as many employees schedules as you can, which often feels impossible. Combined with the fact that the knowledge will be retained much better by employees makes e-Learning the obvious choice.

Higher Engagement and Retention

e-Learning supports diverse learning styles through multimedia, gamification, quizzes, simulations, and interactive feedback. This variety keeps attention levels higher and helps learners connect the information to real situations they may face in the workplace. When learners interact with content, make decisions, and receive immediate feedback, the material becomes easier to recall later.

Supports Compliance

Compliance and regulatory changes can be reflected in eLearning content immediately. Learners access updated material at their own pace, and organizations gain reliable records proving completion, critical for health, safety, finance, and data protection requirements.​ With eLearning you always know which employees have and haven’t completed the training.

What Can eLearning Be Used For?

Health & Safety Training

Organisations regularly update policies covering data protection, security controls, safety rules, and internal standards. eLearning is an efficient way to ensure that every employee receives accurate information without relying on group meetings or printed documents. Courses can present the policy, explain its purpose, and show practical examples of what the policy means for day to day work.

Regular, standardized instruction on best safety practices is crucial for minimizing risk. eLearning provides on-demand, evidence-backed training, enabling businesses to meet legal and ethical obligations without sacrificing time or productivity.​

From our comprehensive eLearning course we made for ADNOC, a section for Office Ergonomics Health and Safety

Onboarding and Compliance

New employees require consistent orientation and policy training. eLearning streamlines onboarding processes, centralizes core information, and tracks mandatory compliance modules, ensuring everyone starts with the same foundational knowledge.​

Organisations also regularly update policies covering data protection, security controls, safety rules, and internal standards. Digital training via eLearning is an efficient way to ensure that every employee receives accurate information without relying on group meetings or printed documents, where it’s not easy to know for certain that information is getting through to each employee.

Professional Development and Upskilling

Ongoing training is key to maintaining competitiveness. eLearning enables customized courses for technical, soft skill, or leadership development. It supports adapting to new technologies, best practices, and business challenges while giving staff ownership over their growth.​

Sales Training
Sales teams need consistent and clear guidance on product knowledge, customer decision patterns, and the steps that lead to successful deals. Digital sales training provides a controlled environment where staff can study real examples, learn the ideal responses, and refine their approach without pressure. It allows new employees to learn the full sales process before interacting with clients, and experienced staff can revisit sections when new offerings are introduced.

Because it’s delivered via eLearning, each and every member of the team receives the exact same information, which prevents mixed messages and inconsistent methods across regions or departments.

Equipment Training
Training employees to use tools or machinery safely and correctly is essential, and eLearning can provide a structured way to achieve this without disrupting operations. Employees can learn the function of each component, the correct sequence of steps, and the precautions needed before they ever touch real equipment, all from the comfort of their desk, away from high-risk equipment.

Recommended Custom eLearning Provider

SHIIFT is your partner of choice for custom eLearning content. Our team designs high-quality, interactive modules for all business needs, covering onboarding, compliance, health and safety, and ongoing specialist development.

Pricing is straightforward: a one-time fee ensures your company retains indefinite and exclusive use of tailored content. SHIIFT’s solutions are proven to remain relevant for years, delivering long-term ROI and effective, scalable training targeted to your organization’s specific challenges and priorities.

Are you interested in SHIIFT eLearning?

If you’re interested, check out our examples below or get in touch with us to see even more of our examples or inquire on your specific needs.

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Examples of Our eLearning

ADNOC Interactive eLearning

For ADNOC, we used our video and animation capabilities, combined interactive content to create powerful e-learning modules that cover HSE, induction, safety culture and more to effectively onboard new employees with engaging content.

Read more in the full case study of ADNOC’s eLearning by SHIIFT Training.

For Milestone ES, we created onboarding and refresher training that could be rolled out company-wide, without the delays and inconsistencies of in-person sessions. Modules were structured for modular learning, enabling staff to complete relevant content based on role or learning objectives.

It was all integrated into their LMS to provide tracking and reporting features, thereby helping the organisation demonstrate compliance, monitor completion rates, and identify skills gaps across its workforce. Read more in the full case study of Milestone ES’s eLearning by SHIIFT Training which was a combined project comprising of live-action video as well as eLearning.

A snapshot from one of Milestone ES 2D animated e-learnings

One of our older e-learning projects, created for Dubai Airports. We combined our talents in 3D animation with our e-Learning production abilities to create a digital training tool that benefits thousands of Dubai Airports’ employees, covering operation induction, environmental awareness, safety awareness, accident causation, among other topics and leading to an assessment at the end.

Closing Thoughts on eLearning

eLearning delivers unique advantages in today’s business landscape, providing consistency, scalability, and demonstrable outcomes for workforce development. Companies turn to platforms like SHIIFT for tailored, cost-effective solutions that grow alongside their business, supporting compliance, onboarding, and ongoing employee development with tools that remain relevant for years.

The future of business training is digital, and eLearning is central to driving success and growth in a rapidly changing world.