Save Your Budget: Curated Free & Low-Cost Tools, Resources
LearningGuild
JANUARY 31, 2020
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The Best Free And Low-Cost LMS Design & Content Resources
eLearning Industry
MAY 27, 2018
How can you build an engaging, interesting Learning Management System under budget? In this article, we’ll share our most favorite free resources to draw in your learners and cultivate a culture of learning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
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LOW-COST, HIGH-IMPACT LEARNING
AthenaOnline
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Unfortunately budgets are tighte r than ever in many organizations. This is why many organizations are searching for lost-cost, high-impact learning solutions. Something quick, cost-effective, and oriented toward implementation. To learn more about lost-cost, high-impact learning solutions contact AthenaOnline.com.
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Articulate Storyline – 9 Practical Ways To Make A Great Course Within Your Budget
Spark Your Interest
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
And while anyone with enough time, knowledge, and money can make an outstanding online course, can you do it on a budget? So, most importantly, we also give you 9 practical ways to make a great course within your budget using Articulate Storyline. Practical Ways To Make A Great Articulate Storyline Course Within Your Budget.
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How a Low Cost LMS for CME Costs You More in the Long Run
EthosCE
MAY 14, 2019
When it comes to software, however, the difference is that a low cost LMS platform rarely offers the kind of value that you need to support your organization’s goals. In this post, we’ll look at some steps to get the most value for your budget while making sure you have the features that your program needs to ensure success.
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7 Top Budget-Friendly Learning Management Systems in 2024
learnWorlds
JANUARY 16, 2024
Training budget is a concern for many businesses, but it shouldn’t put a stop to your employee training and development efforts. Your professional looking Academy in a few clicks Start FREE Trial The 7 Best Learning Management Systems for Training on a Budget Low cost does not mean low quality.
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10 Low-Cost Ideas for Employee Training
The Training by Nelle Blog | Corporate Training and Consulting
OCTOBER 3, 2019
So, What Will it Cost Me? In terms of pricing, Microsoft PowerPoint (standalone, not including full Microsoft Suite) will cost you about $109, for 1 user (both PC and Mac) in the Microsoft Store, but you can shop around and check out other vendors such as Amazon, Overstock or Office Max/Depot. So, What Will it Cost Me?
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Free learning & development webinars for December 2023
Limestone Learning
DECEMBER 1, 2023
If you’re looking for a productive kick as opposed to a rum-laced one, why not try a free webinar? PT: The 2024 Leadership Wish List (Free for ATD members) As budgets decrease and the world increases in volatility and complexity, learning and development departments must creatively adapt. Friday, December 1, 2023, 8 a.m.–9
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Smart eLearning Content Development: What You Should Know
Infopro Learning
JUNE 13, 2022
Find an eLearning authoring tool fitting your budget and requirements. The best part is that they are low costing hence you won’t have to compromise with your budget. You are free to add or avoid any of the steps as per your suitability. Just stick to your planning and budget during the content development process.
Thinking Outside the Course: Free Tools for Making E-learning Better
Mike Taylor
JANUARY 30, 2019
It is *CRAZY* cold around here today but that won´t stop us from exploring a mountain of great free tools that can make your elearning better. Later today, I´ll be part of the eLearning Guild Spotlight event, ¨ Get the Best Free Tools to Make Great eLearning ¨. 301 Free Tools and Tips for eLearning Design. Tracy Parrish.
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How Much Does It Cost to Develop an Online Course?
learnWorlds
DECEMBER 12, 2019
But, how much would it cost? But, how much does it cost to create one? Knowing all about the course creation and development costs upfront can help you come up with the right plan to create a course, and deciding on the best price tag for your courses. These categories are: Course Creation Costs. Business Costs.
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5 Benefits of Outsourcing Instructional Design
eLearningMind
MARCH 16, 2023
And you’re going to find out why asking for help will free up your resources and enable you to deliver higher-quality training solutions. And some executives associate it with sloppily developing low-cost projects. This means you get to sign off on any budget change and the final delivery.
7 Tips to Create Custom E-Learning Content on a Budget
Hurix Digital
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
You can create a custom course within your budget. Cost-Efficient Learning: Creating a custom e-learning course costs more than off-the-shelf courses. How Can Enterprises Create Custom E-Learning Content on a Budget? Here is how you can create custom e-learning content on a budget-. Create a Plan.
Small E-Learning Budgets? Create Your Own Training Videos
CommLab India
JUNE 21, 2017
As a training manager, you are always faced with the conundrum of building an effective online course within a limited budget. You can even edit these videos using free and low-cost tools, on your phone, laptop, or tablet. CamStudio is a free, open source desktop recorder that streams video software.
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7 Viable Tips for Buying an LMS on a Budget
GnosisConnect
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
However, buying an LMS with a limited budget is a challenge. It is difficult enough to find an LMS product that will work exactly how you want it to, but then if you throw in the added element of ‘low-cost’, you will find yourself in a tricky position. Tip 1: Set a Budget. Tip 2: Build Your Own Feature List.
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Engaging eLearning on a Budget: Tools Roundup by Pamela S. Hogle
LearningGuild
APRIL 18, 2017
Free and low-cost tools are available to help eLearning developers create engaging content without breaking the bank. Here are some suggestions for budget-friendly video, animation, and polling tools.
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7 Tips to Create Custom E-Learning Content on a Budget
Hurix Digital
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
You can create a custom course within your budget. Cost-Efficient Learning. Creating a custom e-learning course costs more than off-the-shelf courses. How Can Enterprises Create Custom E-Learning Content on a Budget? Here is how you can create custom e-learning content on a budget-. Create a Plan.
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52 8 Ways to Cut Costs on your Next Compliance Online Training Course
TalentLMS
AUGUST 6, 2018
Are you trying to stretch your budget and improve online training ROI? Here are 8 ways to cut costs on compliance online training courses. How To Cut Costs On Your Next Compliance Online Training Course. Resources that still require regular upkeep and a sizable portion of your online training budget.
Leveraging quality of hire to improve recruiting
Inquisiq
JUNE 30, 2023
In today’s rollercoaster job market, many organizations continue to face the dilemma of recruiting top talent efficiently and cost-effectively. And truthfully, a combination of efficiency and cost-effectiveness sounds like a no-brainer in theory. All while simultaneously reducing time-to-hire and keeping recruitment costs down.
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EdTech Solutions: How EdTech Solves Financial Challenges in Higher Education
Harbinger Interactive Learning
APRIL 12, 2023
With state and local governments facing budget constraints in recent years, they have largely shifted the responsibility of funding universities and colleges to students and their families through higher tuition prices. Another Report ‘Average Cost Of College & Tuition’ Reveals That The Average Cost Of College, With A 7.1%
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5 Ways to Stretch Your Training Budget
Mindflash
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
Despite ample evidence supporting the bottom-line value of training and professional development , training budgets are almost always the first place business leaders target for cost-cutting. Because you’re likely spending 80% of your training budget on formal training that only delivers 20% of the learning*.
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How to Promote Your Online Courses With Google Ads
learnWorlds
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Don’t forget to monitor your campaign’s performance regularly, so you can stay on top of your budget. To find the best online courses , including Google ads for beginners , free courses , and more options (some even offer a Google Ads certification ) check this list of the best Google Ads courses. Keyword tools.
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The Ultimate Screen Recorder Comparison Guide (Free and Paid Options)
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 16, 2022
Free training and video creation courses. A few unique features of Camtasia include interactive quizzing , PowerPoint integration , on-screen annotations and callouts , and a large library of free video and music assets. Download Camtasia for Free. Comparison of screen recording software options on the market. Vimeo Record.
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Free L&D webinars for May 2020
Limestone Learning
APRIL 29, 2020
This month’s crop of free webinars offers tons of hints and suggestions for our new modes of work. Because coaching’s a just-in-time, customized approach to development, it’s far more cost-effective than more prevalent one-size-fits-all approaches to learning. See how easy it is — when you know how.
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78 5 AdWords Marketing Tips for Your Online Course
LearnDash
MAY 31, 2018
And because advertisers only have to pay for the people who click on their ads, it’s a great way to control your costs for effectiveness. That said, setting up an effective AdWords ad can be complicated for beginners, and if you don’t set up the ad strategically, you could be flushing a lot of your ad budget down the drain.
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7 Free Handwritten Fonts for Your E-Learning Courses
Rapid eLearning
DECEMBER 18, 2012
In a previous post I shared ways to use the handwritten fonts as well as some speech bubbles and free hand-drawn graphics that you can download and use with the fonts. But Skippy Sharp isn’t a free font. Buying fonts can be pricey if you don’t have a budget but want a lot of choices. That’s when using free fonts comes in handy.
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How to Get the Greatest ROI from eLearning
TOPYX LMS
JUNE 7, 2016
These movers and shakers want the very best for their organizations and personnel but also have budgets to honor. For example, those who invest a lot of money into their health may receive the incredible return on investment of a disease-free body. What holds them back is the unknown about eLearning’s return on investment.
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What are ePublishing Solutions, and How Can They Help You?
Hurix Digital
MARCH 28, 2023
With their advanced platforms, software, and tools, these solutions offer publishers a wide range of benefits, including increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and expanded reach. These solutions are designed to help publishers streamline their publishing process, reduce costs, and reach a wider audience.
Motor City’s resourceful learning leader
CLO Magazine
JULY 13, 2020
Ware quickly realized that while the mayor’s ambitions for providing training to the city’s 9,000-plus employees were big, her budget was not. “It As a city leader, she has minimal budget, old computers, and whatever additional content and equipment she and her team can cobble together. “We E-Learning on a Budget.
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Free L&D webinars for July 2019
Limestone Learning
JUNE 28, 2019
If you could use some ideas, there are plenty of free webinars on everything from learning principles to design tips to career management. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 11AM – 12PM PT: Developing Employee Resilience Through Coaching (Free for ATD members) We don’t have to explain how difficult and unrelenting the demands on employees have become.
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5 Ways to Stretch Your Training Budget
Mindflash
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
Despite ample evidence supporting the bottom-line value of training and professional development , training budgets are almost always the first place business leaders target for cost-cutting. Because you’re likely spending 80% of your training budget on formal training that only delivers 20% of the learning*.
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Free Stock Photos Sites for e-Learning
eFront
OCTOBER 24, 2010
News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 10/24/2010 Free Stock Photos Sites for e-Learning As an e-Learning developer I had to invest a lot of time to find images for my e-Learning projects. Morgue File An easy to use free photo site.
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10 Ways to Market Your SaaS Business Using Corporate Videos
fewStones
APRIL 12, 2024
What are some best practices for creating high-quality corporate videos on a limited budget? Invest in quality audio equipment, use natural lighting whenever possible, and leverage free or low-cost editing software to enhance your videos. Focus on storytelling and authenticity rather than expensive production value.
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Using the Potential of eLearning to fulfill the demands of the Digital World 2023
Dynamic Pixel
MARCH 4, 2023
They can also be delivered faster and at a lower cost than traditional classroom-based courses. It is also important to consider the company’s budget while selecting an eLearning solution. It’s more cost effective than traditional education. And, in many cases, you can take advantage of free or low-cost resources.
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Free L&D webinars for March 2019
Limestone Learning
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Friday, March 1, 2019, 11AM – 12PM PT : Becoming Leadership Fit: Techniques to Build Your Leadership Strength, Flexibility, and Impact (Free for ATD members) Being leadership fit is about operating at your personal best—for you and those you lead. It requires a leadership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
More Answers to Your Rapid E-Learning Questions
Rapid eLearning
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
So now’s a good time to offer some quick answers and links to additional resources for those just getting started, I have no budget. Where can I get free elearning assets? The first thing I recommend is to ask for a budget. If you do get a budget then you can stretch your money by purchasing the lower resolution images.
Free e-Learning books
eFront
NOVEMBER 14, 2010
> If you know a free e-Learning book that is not included in the list please I will highly appreciate if you write a comment with a link to that book. -- -- CU Online Handbook - University of Colorado Denver (Update 12/06/2010: suggested by PRL ) Do you currently teach online? You can read the full text of the book here for free.
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Open Source LMS vs. Cloud-Based LMS: Which is Right for You?
SkyPrep
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Let’s explore the differences and help you figure out which LMS (open source vs. cloud-based) will be a good fit for your organization’s needs, goals, budget, and future requirements. In addition, open-source learning management systems are usually free or available for a very low cost. Open-Source LMS.
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Top 6 Author Platforms for Secure Digital Publishing
Kitaboo
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Not only has it penetrated the pedestals previously held by traditional publishing methods, but it has also provided a low-cost and high-return alternative to various types of audiences across the globe. The author platform offers free DRM protection, security, and encryption.
The Impact of Online Training Platforms on Employee Retention and Satisfaction
ReadyTech
MAY 10, 2023
The cost of replacing an employee can range from 16% to 213% of their salary, depending on their role and level within the organization. Insufficient budget: Cost is another significant factor that could hinder the implementation of online training platforms. Consider these points: By 2030, 58% of the U.S.
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Subscription Learning & Tools: 30 minute guide
eLearningArt
MARCH 21, 2018
Take a free action on the subscription trend. And when the cost $0 and there is a lot of solid benefits, the value is high. That’s why my action for this post is to: Join the eLearning Guild (start at the free level and evaluate the value of the other options). Tight budgets. Low cost and a ton of value.
A Step-by-Step Guide With Video Editing Tips for Beginners
learnWorlds
OCTOBER 18, 2021
It costs a bit more–this decent MOUNTDOG softbox lighting basics kit comes in at just under $100 and is one of the cheapest you can buy.But if you’re just starting out and not looking to spend money on lighting yet, a couple of well-placed lamps will do you just fine. Speaking of editing– Step 4 – Video Editing.
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98 Free L&D webinars for July 2018
Limestone Learning
JUNE 27, 2018
And if all you’ve got is an hour, why not spend it well, with a free webinar? Friday, July 6, 2018, 6:30AM – 7:30AM PT: Turning Reluctant Learning into Fans (Free for ATD members) ATD 2018 took place in San Diego this year, and this webcast will share the highlights—including a great tip on how to overcome massive resistance fast.
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43 Do Low-Cost, All-Inclusive LMS Packages Exist?
TOPYX LMS
OCTOBER 15, 2015
An LMS that offers social learning, reporting tools, single signon options, ecommerce capabilities, mobile accessibility, and language localization is a complete package, and in some cases, costs a lot of money. Thankfully, Software as a Service (SaaS) LMSs are making these all inclusive packages available at unbelievably low costs.
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