What ist eLearning, CBT and WBT? What is the advantage of eLearning? Can I do without traditional training methods? How can I identify the eLearning potential in my company? What do I have to consider, when I make a choice between several eLearning products? What services does IMCo offer? Is eLearning not only a fad? Where are products of IMCo in use? Are the results measurable? Is the use of the program profitable? What is eLearning, CBT and WBT? eLearning is a learning method using computers whereby the training material is stored locally on CD-ROM or Disk. Alternatively the material can be accessed using the Intranet/Internet. What is the advantage of eLearning? The advantages of elearning in comparison to traditional training methods are obvious: Convenient - anytime, anywhere - access Consistency of message Tests allow the measurement of compliance New employees can be trained on their first day and do not have to wait for the next classroom session Adult compatible methodology and didactics Better results, proven by long-term memory tests Reduction of admin expenses No travel expenses Reduction of labour slack Decentralized, concurrent training. eLearning offers much more opportunities, which depend on the customers business. Can I do without traditional training methods? eLearning can be used independently or in addition to traditional training methods. This depends on the target group and on the content of the courses. How can I identify the eLearning potential in my company? There are many opportunities to integrate eLearning in your company, but you should consider the following: · How many users should do the course? · Is decentralized and concurrent training necessary for your company? · Do you need a consistency of message? · Do you need a record of results? IMCo supports you to identify the potential of eLearning in your company. What do I have to consider, when I make a choice between several eLearning products? There are many facts, which can be essential for your company. Here, we only mention a few, which should be considered: · Content · Adult compatible didactics and methodology · Interactivity · Simple navigation · Easy implementation into the existing IT-structure · Structure of the courses What services does IMCo offer? Interactive scenario-based eLearning programs for retailers Management of loss prevention projects for retailers and suppliers Analysis of chain store organisation and staff motivation Installation and analysis of CCTV Mystery Shopping/Test Purchases Analysis of EPOS data Training of your staff to prevent shoplifting Is eLearning not only a fad? Besides the reduction of costs facts like globalisation, quicker lifecycle of knowledge and an increasing need of information and knowledge among staff play a decisive role. Therefore, eLearning is an interesting tool in addition to traditional methods. Where are products of IMCo in use? So far more than 6000 employees have been trained with our eLearning products. More than 1400 cashiers of “tegut…” have already practised with our scenario-based training “Prevention of Shoplifting”. More references can be given on demand.  Are the results measurable? Clients were able to reduce stock loss by more than 28%. The attention of cashiers - measured by test purchases - increased significantly. Is the use of the program profitable? Statistically seen, every case of shoplifting has an average value of more than 90€. If every staff member only prevents one theft, the training of this employee was already worth it.