By amassing third-party courseware, the company can also drive down training prices with it collective purchasing power. The cost for the service can vary. McMahon said ideally a user will pay a management fee based on the amount of users, and will then pay for each class selected. As soon as the system is set up, users can access the password-protected system via the Internet and make changes and additional requests. Not all corporations will feel comfortable using this model, one analyst said.
Most organized training is an intensely personal business.