{"id":2781,"date":"2024-06-20T15:10:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgeanywhere.com\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=2781"},"modified":"2024-08-29T13:58:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:58:46","slug":"8-best-free-online-training-resources-for-smbs","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/knowledgeanywhere.com\/articles\/8-best-free-online-training-resources-for-smbs\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Free Online Training Resources for SMBs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Small and Medium sized businesses need all the free resources they can get. Luckily, Knowledge Anywhere has compiled a list of the top 10 best free online training resources to use in order to thrive on a budget. We were awarded the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareworld.co\/lms-for-small-business\/\">Top 10 Best LMS Software for Small and Medium Sized Businesses<\/a>&nbsp;by SoftwareWorld, and it\u2019s our mission to help train organizations of any size.<\/p><div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>SCORM Converter<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>If you want to take your current training to the next level, there is an instantaneous, convenient way to convert your content into a SCORM-compliant eLearning material:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scormify.io\/#!\/\">Scormify<\/a>.\u00a0Scormify\u00a0is a SCORM conversion service with the following key features:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scormify.io\/#!\/\">Scormify has a free trial, so you can test it out before buying. Sign up here!\u00a0<\/a><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It meets all SCORM standards so that your content will work in any LMS<\/li>\n\n<li>It offers responsive design so that your e-courses will look their best in any browser or device<\/li>\n\n<li>Allows you to style your courses as you see fit via CSS and SaaS<\/li>\n\n<li>Allows you to upload direct videos, streamed videos, PowerPoints, PDFs, documents, and more<\/li>\n\n<li>Has an interactive quiz tool, so you can add quizzes inside of videos while making them SCORM compliant<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Webinar Planning Sheet<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>Webinars, done effectively, can result in increased revenue, brand awareness, and engagement while establishing your organization as a leader within your industry. However, the logistics and moving parts of virtual events can be challenging to manage and maintain. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this free, downloadable\u00a0<a previewlistener=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgeanywhere.com\/articles\/free-virtual-resource-webinar-planning-sheet\/\">Webinar Planning Sheet<\/a>! Knowledge Anywhere has used this tool to clarify the marketing game plan, set timelines, assign responsibility, and act as a checklist.<\/p><p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>If you want to share this with a team of people, and have a live version of the document, import this download into Google Sheets for a shareable, live link that you and your team can access together. You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fs.hubspotusercontent00.net\/hubfs\/3965153\/Webinar%20Planning%20Sheet.xlsx\">download Knowledge Anywhere\u2019s Webinar Planning Sheet here<\/a>&nbsp;to get started. This resource is completely editable, so you can add your organization\u2019s branding, including colors, logos, fonts, or images.<\/p><div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>A Dictionary<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Of All ELearning <strong><strong><strong><strong>Definitions <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>There are a lot of industry terms in the eLearning sphere, which can make<a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgeanywhere.com\/resources\/how-to-find-the-right-lms\/\">\u00a0choosing the right training system\u00a0<\/a>confusing for those who have not navigated the space before. That\u2019s why Knowledge Anywhere has created this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgeanywhere.com\/articles\/the-ultimate-elearning-definitions-dictionary-all-the-terms-you-need-to-know\/\">no-nonsense eLearning definitions dictionary<\/a>, for you to reference when you need it.<\/p><div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free Training SWOT Analysis Guide<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgeanywhere.com\/articles\/free-training-swot-analysis-guide\/\">This free Training SWOT Analysis Guide\u00a0<\/a>will help you and your team make decisions on who, what, and how to train employees in your organization. Below are a few things that this guide will teach you:\u00a0<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Who is this analysis for?<\/li>\n\n<li>What is SWOT, and what does it stand for?<\/li>\n\n<li>What is the goal of this activity<\/li>\n\n<li>Potential business areas to question<\/li>\n\n<li>Numbers and statistics about the eLearning industry<\/li>\n\n<li>Your SWOT Analysis sheet<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Training and Development Organizer Spreadsheet<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>Whether you\u2019re perusing a\u00a0training platform\u00a0or just created great course content, this downloadable, virtual Training and Development Organizer Spreadsheet has helped many of our customers keep their training content organized and up to date. You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent00.net\/hubfs\/3965153\/Training%20and%20Development%20Organizer%20Spreadsheet.xlsx\">download Knowledge Anywhere\u2019s Training and Development Organizer Spreadsheet here<\/a>\u00a0to get started. This resource is completely editable, so you can add your organization\u2019s branding, including colors, logos, fonts, or images.<\/p><div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Virtual Training Checklist: What Users Should Do Before A Training or Meeting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>It\u2019s every host\u2019s nightmare: right before training, scheduled webinar, or meeting, participants start asking the dreaded tech questions. \u201cThe link\u2019s not right! How do I use Zoom? Does my camera have to be on?\u201d In order to cut down confusion, late starts, or slow internet speeds, send out this free user checklist to all participants before your virtual event. This will ward off questions, making event planning smoother and clearer, while providing a valuable resource. You can see this checklist below as an image, as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent00.net\/hubfs\/3965153\/Free%20Training%20Participant%20Checklist-1.pdf\">downloadable PDF here<\/a>, or as an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAEg6pLVNVg\/iSPePpOO6z_vPILMkseGZw\/view?utm_content=DAEg6pLVNVg&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=sharebutton&amp;mode=preview\">editable template here<\/a>. This way, you can add your organization\u2019s branding, including colors, logos, fonts, or images.<\/p><div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Training <strong><strong><strong>Flashcard<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>s<\/h3><p>Whether you\u2019re a learner trying to retain training content or a trainer looking for innovative ways to teach others, this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAEm5_KxJb0\/PEOJJVRgPbcUl_UIakJyow\/view?utm_content=DAEm5_KxJb0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=sharebutton&amp;mode=preview\">free downloadable, virtual flashcard template<\/a>&nbsp;can help you. Flashcards are great tools for:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Microlearning<\/li>\n\n<li>Knowledge retention<\/li>\n\n<li>Blended learning<\/li>\n\n<li>Multiple styles of learning &#8211; some people learn differently<\/li><\/ul><p>You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAEm5_KxJb0\/PEOJJVRgPbcUl_UIakJyow\/view?utm_content=DAEm5_KxJb0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=sharebutton&amp;mode=preview\">access Knowledge Anywhere Flashcard templates here<\/a>&nbsp;to get started. This resource is completely editable, so you can add training relevant to your role, as well as your organization\u2019s branding, including colors, logos, fonts, or images. When you go to download your training flashcards, simply download as a PDF, and print them front and back for the question and answers to line up. If you know someone in the training industry or in a Learning and Development field, send this free resource to them \u2013 it may help!<\/p><div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>eBook: Free Online Training Content You Can Use Immediately<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>While a Learning Management System (LMS) is a great way to access all of your courses in one place, it requires some time and resources to get up and running. The world is going through rapid changes &#8211; with workers remote or long distance, it\u2019s best to prioritize quality online training. We can help you get your instructor-led material online, as well as any other content you have, so your audience can see it from anywhere. In this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.knowledgeanywhere.com\/free_online_training_content_you_can_use_immediately\">free guide<\/a>, we\u2019ll be teaching you how you can start getting your training online today, by showing you best practices so you can get the process going as quickly and painlessly as possible.<\/p><div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small and Medium sized businesses need all the free resources they can get. Luckily, Knowledge Anywhere has compiled a list of the top 10 best free online training resources to use in order to thrive on a budget. 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