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1. Online training actually makes more time for work

WHY?• Courses available 24 hours per day and on any device • Workers learn new skills and hone old ones without wasting time

searching Google or YouTube for answers from questionable sources• Workers self-report training throughout the day–mostly away from work

hours

Data source: “Pluralsight: a small investment that pays big dividends.” 2015.

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2. Online training provides a jump on the future

WHY?• Online training get topics out quickly to keep up with the fast pace of change in the

industry • Courses are taught by pros who use the tech and understand what skills workers need

PLURALSIGHT USERS REPORT:• 90% learned a new skill needed for their existing work

• 85% say they have more confidence to learn new technology

• 36% learned a skill so they could take on a new project

Data source: “Pluralsight: a small investment that pays big dividends.” 2015.

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3. Workers actually use the courses

WHY?• Flexibility to take classes whenever, wherever• Wide variety of courses let people skill up across disciplines• Classes updated/added in real time to reflect changing tech industry

Data source: “Pluralsight: a small investment that pays big dividends.” 2015.

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4. Online is more effective than a classroom

WHY?• Content is accessible at the moment of need, when workers are stuck on a project or

problem• Binge-learning! (No need to wait to move to next course)

Data source: “Pluralsight: a small investment that pays big dividends.” 2015.

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5. Online classes address needs – lots of needs

WHY?• Demand drives course offerings• Courses can fit niche audiences because of lack of

brick and mortar overhead

Data source: “Pluralsight: a small investment that pays big dividends.” 2015.

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6. Learning improves employee retention

WHY?• Opens up opportunities to use new skills and take on more

responsibility• Affirms employer’s value of existing workforce

Data source: “Pluralsight: a small investment that pays big dividends.” 2015.

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7. Training is more affordable than hiring new

WHY?• Overall cost of training is lower than hiring new• Downtime associated with hiring also extends to teams • involved in the hiring process and teams dependent upon vacant position

Data source: "Retaining Talent: A Guide to Analyzing and Managing Employee Turnover," Society of Human Resource Management, 2008

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8. ROI of training is high and measurable

Data source: “Pluralsight: a small investment that pays big dividends.” 2015.

WHY?• Training saves time because it makes employees more productive• Online training is custom-designed to meet the needs of each individual

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Sources

Data source: “Pluralsight: a small investment that pays big dividends.” 2015.

• Survey of 1,978 participants conducted by independent research firm CEB, Inc. for Pluralsight.

• Information in slides refers to Pluralsight’s online training only. Results of training with other online providers may be different.

• For more information about Pluralsight, visit Pluralsight.com or request a free pilot for you and your team: [email protected].