Duthie Associates, Inc. - Learning that lasts


	3310 West End Avenue - Suite 575 - Nashville, TN 37203 - 615.386.3061 - 615.386.3063 (fax)

Introduction \| Benefits \| Economics

Cost Comparison	When development costs for different learning approaches are compared, classroom-based materials require the least, video-based materials the most. Moreover, cheaply produced videos are ineffective at commanding and keeping the attention of prospective learners, but properly produced videos require a hefty investment, both in the professional staff needed - videographers, lighting technicians, performers, editors - and the equipment required. In contrast, interactive presentations can be crafted by small teams using high-productivity tools such as Macromedia Authorware and Flash, saving the client up to two-thirds the budget needed to achieve the same training objective in a video format.
	While the initial costs of developing interactive presentations are higher than those typically required for traditional classroom training materials, the number of learners to be reached can result in net savings overall. In most situations, an interactive course needs an audience of 65 to 200 learners in order to beat classroom-based training on total cost per learner. If you would like a study of the potential savings for your particular situation, please call or send us an email to request a short consultation, during which we will analyze your numbers and advise you on approaches to your training needs. Electronically accessible resources can also reduce travel and payroll expenses, given that classroom-based training often requires gathering employees from multiple locations, is generally conducted “on the clock,” and frequently pulls employees away from their regular duties. In addition, given the ease of administering and distributing changes and updates to online courses and manuals, an e-learning-based approach to information management can help your company save money on supplies and reduce waste.
Secure investment	Your investment and trust in Duthie Associates and the work we create for you is protected over the long term. We do not engage in tricky licensing schemes, and clients are granted full rights to the final work. In addition, because DAI uses commercially available tools and provides source code files upon request, updates can be performed by our staff or yours, depending on what best fits your needs.