E-learning SWOT analysis

Name: Rob Bloor Organisation: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Strengths We have an E-learning infrastructure is in place i.e. strategy, development and Quality Assurance E-learning is a more flexible way of delivering training especially considering shift patterns of a hospital We are involved within NHS Strategic Health Authority and national initiatives Have access to a tried and tested LMS Have in-house content developers (recently) Piloted and have an understanding of the National Learning Management System The staff involved in delivering e-learning have a lot of experience in the field i.e. over 5 years running learndirect. Opportunities Develop the National Learning Management System Can engage subject matter experts within our department who then can use e-learning as a blended solution Increase volumes of those receiving training Better reporting for stakeholders e.g. NHS litigation authority (insurers) Ability to link competencies to training Create national standards for training and benchmark hospitals Improvements in patient care E-learning content development Weaknesses Technical Infrastructure issues i.e. IT equipment not fit for purpose IT literacy of the hospital staff i.e. some not literate. Not all staff within the Trust engaged/supportive of e-learning Lack of quality e-learning training material

Threats Organisational change e.g. departmental restructuring, cost cuttings etc. Oracle Learning Management (delivery module of LMS) not being implemented E-learning being seen as not cost effective. E-learning seen as second best i.e. ticking the boxes but delivering knowledge or skills