• Online training can be an affordable alternative. Companies can save up to two-thirds of what classroom-based courses cost.

• More and more traditional training vendors are offering online courses. More choices means competitive rates.

• Students can ask tutors and instructors questions, and get a personalized response in minutes. In addition, many online training classes provide instant responses to quizzes—providing the employer quick results.

• Online courses are as easy as self-tutorials; they provide click-through instructions.

• Training content is flexible up until the very moment the student sits in front of the monitor. This makes altering content to address a new technology situation a snap.

Brought to you by SCORE, America's small business mentors, at www.score.org.