Level I Online Training


Characteristics Application Development
  • Presentation-style training that maintains instructional focus and quality
  • Uses a “rapid development” tool such as Captivate, Camtasia, BrainShark, Lectora, etc.
  • Includes simple multiple-choice and true/false testing
  • Contains voice narration+
  • Course content is current, easy to understand and available whenever learners have time
  • Students learn at the individual's pace
  • Broadcast or transfer critical information
  • Provide product introductions, changes in business processes or new hire certifications
  • Focus on business areas where content changes rapidly
  • Provide consistency because all learners experience the same training
 Estimate: $15,000 - $30,000 per hour learning time, depending on complexity of content, simulation, interactions, assessment and use of multimedia

Level II Online Training


Characteristics Application Development
  • Courseware designed with engaging interactive exercises to practice skills (drag and drop, discovery, role-play scenarios and some simulation)
  • Exercises include rich feedback
  • Includes a final assessment to determine mastery of the materials that reports to a Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Contains voice narration+
  • Well-suited for new job competencies, certifications and proficiencies
  • Able to track learner progress and activity
  • Students learn at the individual's pace
  • Improve learner retention with more complex interactions and learning strategies
  • Provide consistency because all learners experience the same training
 Estimate: $20,000 - $60,000 per hour learning time, depending on complexity of content, simulation, interactions, assessment and use of multimedia

* Seat time is a measure of the amount of time a learner spends engaged with the learning in any setting. In classroom training, it correlates to hours of class time; in online training, it is a measure of the amount of time the learner engages with the developed training program.

+ Narration and audio can be created in-house at Michaels & Associates for the estimate indicated. Requirements for professional voice talent are priced separately.

Note: Michaels & Associates presents all estimates and recommendations for the convenience and information purposes of our clients. Client companies are responsible for their own decisions and implementations, including those affecting profitability.