Unlocking success: How online learning offers flexible upskilling solutions

In uncertain times, professional development is often one of the first things businesses cut back on – but here’s why it shouldn’t be. 

When resources are tight, cutting back on team development can seem like the easiest way to streamline budgets. But businesses that retain investment in professional development attract top talent, boost productivity, and increase retention.

With online learning, you can empower your team through flexible, accessible development that drives long-term business success – here’s how. 

Business benefits of online learning

Organisations that prioritise employee development often experience a ripple effect of benefits. When employees feel supported in their growth, they become more committed to the organisation’s success, sharing their new skills and contributing to a stronger, more cohesive team.

Even when training isn’t directly role-specific, employees equipped with diverse skills – ranging from data ethics to wellbeing – can bring surprising value to the workplace. Boosting your team’s toolkit with skills like resilience and project management leads to greater engagement, loyalty and a more adaptable workforce. 

Flexible and accessible

Online learning is ideal for professionals and teams seeking development that fits into busy lives. From short courses in project management to master’s degrees in engineering management, online learning offers industry-relevant development anywhere, anytime. Your team can jump online during lunch breaks, or dive in when the kids are in bed, without missing those crucial morning meetings.  

Customised learning options

Whether you have a team of two or 2,000, online learning can be tailored to suit your specific needs. Benefits include group discounts, flexible scheduling, and customised learning plans to meet your goals on your terms. 

Flexible funding options

Fully funding your employees’ learning is ideal, but even partial subsidies or offering non-financial support can have a meaningful impact. Giving your people time off during the week to study, or letting them take devices home for after-hours study can make a real difference. 

The power of support

Having a supportive employer ensures learner success. Regular check-ins, providing time and space for study, and encouraging learners to share new knowledge with the wider team are all best practices that benefit not just the learner, but the entire organisation.

Ready to elevate your team’s skills? 

As part of the University of Canterbury (UC), Tuihono UC | UC Online provides flexible learning pathways for people looking to progress, pivot or develop new skills. Collaborating with UC’s world-leading academics and industry experts, we provide innovative and interactive course delivery that fits your schedule and goals.

With our dedicated Enrolment and Learner Support teams, we put the learner at the heart of our courses to ensure  long-term success for you and your people. Check out our learning options at uconline.ac.nz or reach out to our team via [email protected].