In the modern, dynamic and globalized business world it is difficult to allocate time for employees to gain necessary knowledge and skills. This is due to specific features of individual jobs because prolonged absence from work creates loss for the company, difficulty with travel, the fast pace at which employees have to acquire and apply new skills, etc. Companies and employees need flexibility in their educational opportunities.

E-learning ensures education at any time and at any place, which means it is available during business hours or afterwards, at the work place or outside of it, at home or on a business trip. The concept of e-learning refers to teaching based on the use of a computer or some other electronic device. The method used to implement e-learning is most frequently an e-course, or educational material published on a CD/DVD, or through various systems that support e-learning, such as LMS - Learning Management System. The goal of the LMS is to enable management of all educational processes, provide teachers and students with all necessary elements for smooth implementation of the process (knowledge transfer, communication, examples, exercises, tests, submitting students work, etc.), and the opportunity to administer, supervise, and analyze results.

After completion of the course, the materials are permanently available to users, and they can serve as a reminder in situations that require new knowledge.

Finally, this type of education can cut costs for organizations in multiple manners, because companies do not incur costs of absenteeism, travel, or renting educational facilities.