Online training is transforming the way real estate professionals get certified and learn. DigitalChalk recently hosted a webinar in which industry experts shared strategies for thriving in an online learning environment.
The session featured valuable insights from Kari Lancaster, Senior Trainer at Keller Williams and owner of Better Life Group, Ann Torry, Marketing Director for DigitalChalk, and John Crane, DigitalChalk’s online learning consultant. It offered practical advice on building successful online real estate training programs. As John Crane highlighted, “Our objective today is to provide you with ideas, tactics, and structure to help you succeed in your online learning journey.”
If you missed the webinar, here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways:
The demand for online learning has grown as today’s learners seek flexibility and accessibility in their education. Real estate educators can adapt to meet these expectations by creating effective online programs. In the webinar, these experts discuss how to get started and implement best practices around three big categories.
Creating a successful online training program first starts with a clear plan in four essential steps. First, identifying the goal audience helps tailor courses to the learners needs and learning styles. Second, evaluate existing content ensures you make the best use of what you already have. Third, starting small allows you to test and refine your approach before scaling up. Finally, exploring integrations with tools like real estate databases or marketing platforms can streamline your training operations, enhance the learner’s experience and increase revenue.
Choosing the right tools is critical for the next step in effective online real estate training. The webinar focused on three key areas including: content creation, regulatory compliance, and ongoing support. Content creation tools can be as simple as recording videos through Zoom or creating graphics or PowerPoint slides. Those tools can help develop engaging and visually appealing materials to keep users through their learning journey. Regulatory compliance tools ensure your courses meet legal and ethical requirements, while ongoing support provides educators and learners with the technical assistance they need.
John points out, “Many LMS companies offer attractive pricing and websites, but they lack real support because you can’t ever contact anyone. DigitalChalk stands out with our personalized support approach guiding you from start to successful launch, whether it takes three weeks or three months.”
The last webinar category discussed selecting the right LMS. Kari Lancaster shared her experience in selecting DigitalChalk for her training company and its impact. Her goal was to simplify course management and deliver an excellent experience for both herself and her students. In her search she avoided overly complicated systems that were time-consuming to learn and manage.
Kari shared that she chose DigitalChalk over other platforms because of its affordability and exceptional customer support. She highlights, “The LMS is very easy to understand and use. The support team is amazing. They respond so quickly. Also, I feel like I have unlimited flexibility and scalability with the DigitalChalk LMS. That is so helpful, because I want to add additional courses to my school continually.”
In today’s fast-paced world, online real estate training is more important than ever. Ann Torry noted during the webinar, “Transitioning to online learning is not just a trend; it’s a pivotal move for growing your real estate school, improving student engagement and streamlining operations.”
By following a clear plan, leveraging the right tools, and selecting an easy-to-use and easy-to-implement LMS that supports your goals, you can create a thriving online learning environment that benefits both educators and learners. Visit DigitalChalk to learn more about how we can help you achieve your real estate training goals.
Watch the entire webinar online.