Even eLearning specialists are perplexed when it comes to calculating corporate learning's return on investment. In most cases, business leaders must first implement a learning management system prior to accurately analysing ROI.

To begin, demonstrating the cost vs value of an e-learning strategy is no more than demonstrating the benefit vs. cost of any other method of delivery. Second, switching facilitator-led programmes to e-learning platforms is frequently thought to be more cost-effective or practical. The ROI of a facilitator-led programme should be compared to the ROI of the e-learning edition to establish its value to ensure actual cost savings and utility. Companies frequently discover that a virtual training strategy is more cost-effective than a traditional/classroom-style model.