Retailer Obelink offers ETC e-learning to employees

Obelink is a Dutch company that specializes in the sale of camping and outdoor products. It is one of the largest providers of camping equipment in Europe. Founded in 1959 and based in Winterswijk, the Netherlands, Obelink is particularly known for its extensive range of camping gear, such as tents, caravans, camping furniture, and accessories for outdoor activities.

In addition to the Obelink Megastore in Winterswijk, one of the largest camping stores in Europe, the company also operates a popular online store where customers can purchase camping gear. The megastore attracts many visitors annually, both from the Netherlands and from other European countries, such as Germany.

E-learning at Obelink

Obelink has been successfully using the e-learning technology from ETraining Company for several years. On their dedicated learning portal, a wide range of e-learning modules is offered, which are developed internally by Obelink specialists. The modules are produced using a user-friendly Content Management System (CMS), making it easy to expand or adjust the training offerings. E-learning modules can be easily updated with the latest product information, sales techniques, or changes in business operations. This ensures that employees always have access to the most up-to-date knowledge without the need to attend in-person training sessions.

Benefits of E-learning

E-learning offers numerous advantages over traditional training methods. One of the main benefits is flexibility: Employees can learn at their own pace and at times that suit them best, which is ideal for companies with a diverse work environment and employees working in different shifts. Additionally, Obelink significantly saves on costs that are typically associated with traditional training, such as travel time, venue rental, and other logistical expenses. Thanks to e-learning, product training can be organized more quickly, cost-effectively, and efficiently.

Consistency and Quality Control

By using e-learning, Obelink can also ensure the consistency of their training programs. All employees receive the same information in the same manner, which is essential for maintaining uniform knowledge about company policies, product information, and customer service. This ensures that the quality of the training remains consistent, regardless of who is taking the course.

Monitoring Tools

Furthermore, the e-learning platform from the ETraining Company provides extensive monitoring tools, allowing Obelink to easily track employee progress. Management can see which employees have completed their training, which modules they have finished, and where additional support is needed. This allows for targeted feedback and supplementary training.

Conclusion

E-learning provides Obelink with a modern, efficient, and flexible way to train their employees. It reduces costs compared to traditional training methods and ensures a consistent, accessible, and always up-to-date learning experience for their employees.