It’s a common misconception that learning stops after you graduate from school or finish a course, but the reality is we are learning every day. Whether you know it or not, learning is essential to our existence. It is important to continue to learn and build skills that make us better individuals and team members and help us stay competitive in the modern economy.

To keep everyone safe we’ve been asked to do something unprecedented — to stay home.

Associations, credentialing bodies, and training organizations are shifting their current learning methods into a digital-first strategy due to the worldwide crisis. In a recent podcast with John Leh from Talented Learning, BenchPrep’s CEO Ashish Rangnekar shares strategies and best practices on how to pivot to digital education.

In light of the current landscape, many organizations are faced with digitally transforming their learning programs to meet learners’ needs. Organizations are open to using technology to fast-track their digital transformation more than ever, but many are confused about where to begin.

One important lesson we can learn from COVID-19 is that life keeps moving forward, and so do we. You have seen this with schools worldwide taking classes online, companies working remotely, and local businesses shifting to a virtual first model.

Due to COVID-19 there's a resurgence of interest in online learning, and many organizations are rushing to launch or expand their e-learning efforts. At the same time, the needs and expectations of today’s learners have drastically changed as they look for a personalized learning experience that is accessible to them any time and anywhere.