People looking to improve their skills but who are worried about not having the time to do this could find that e-learning provides the solution, it has been claimed.
Dave Willmer, executive director of IT staffing firm Robert Half Technology, said in an article for CIOInsight.com that e-learning could be a particularly good choice for people who want to learn more about computers.
Indeed, he said potential adult learners who are already in the IT sector are likely to find e-learning an attractive option "given their comfort level with technology".
He noted that people can work through adult learning courses at their own pace. This could be far more convenient for those who have jobs or for people with other commitments, such as children.
While IT professionals might find e-learning a particularly attractive option because of their expertise with computers, this form of adult education might also be used by other learners.
Those who have many demands on their time, such as people who work or have family commitments, could find that e-learning courses like those offered by learndirect provide them with a chance to improve their skills and knowledge.
Earlier this month, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) claimed that skills are an investment for life and could help individuals to increase their personal prosperity.
It noted that jobseekers in particular could benefit from improving their abilities. BIS noted that proper training opportunities will make it possible for people to get the positions they want in the future.
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