Learning is a family affair at ICI : Chemical giant expands computer‐based courses

Purpose – Describes how chemical company ICI has expanded the scope and coverage of e‐learning, to open up learning opportunities to more of its 34,000 employees and their families worldwide. Design/methodology/approach – Sketches the history of e‐learning at ICI and describes some of the options currently available. Highlights the value of Search Now, a learn‐on‐demand system that enables learners to type in a training query and receive an instant learning activity. Findings – Shows that there are still only 4,700 registered e‐learning users at ICI, although the number is steadily expanding. Emphasises the importance of e‐learning in preparing employees for instructor‐led training. Practical implications – Provides companies with ideas for gaining extra value from their e‐learning systems. Originality/value – Cites e‐learning in the context of family‐friendly policies and of learning‐on‐demand.