Artificial intelligence has become a powerful ally for digital training in companies and training centres, helping reduce time and costs while boosting productivity and motivation.
The global AI market in education is expected to reach $8.30 billion by 2025, with an annual growth rate of 41% from 2024. In the context of corporate training, this translates into:
- up to 40% reduction in training time
- over 20% savings in the cost of employee training
- and up to 60% more engagement from employees.
Cost-saving data in corporate e-learning
By 2025, business elearning not only reduces expenses related to travel, venues or materials, but is now also supported by AI tools that automate the creation, personalisation, and tracking of training content.
According to recent studies on cost savings in corporate e-learning for 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence in the field of business training has led to:
- 54% of organisations using AI report a cost of employee training reduction of over 20%.
- AI can cut training time by 40%.
- 77% of training departments report better retention when using AI-powered training.
- 72% of organisations report faster onboarding thanks to AI-personalised modules.
- 80% of corporate learners find AI-enhanced training modules more engaging.
- 65% of edtech companies plan to increase their AI R&D budgets by 50% in the coming year.
| Benefit | Data % |
|---|---|
| Training cost reduction | Over 20% savings |
| Time efficiency | 40% less time needed |
| Improved retention | 77% report better retention |
| Onboarding process | 72% report faster onboarding |
| Motivation | 80% find AI-based modules more engaging |
| AI R&D investment | 50% budget increase planned |
Beyond the use of artificial intelligence, 83% of companies already use LMS platforms to manage their training, and 40% of Fortune 500 companies already support their online training for employees in some way with LMS technology.
For example, IBM developed the Watson platform to personalise learning pathways based on skills and goals using artificial intelligence. This reduced training time and increased satisfaction and course completion rates.
At Walmart, immersive learning with VR and AI was implemented, improving performance by 15% and reducing learning time by 95%.
Key cost-saving factors in business elearning
To understand the full saving potential of digital training in companies and the impact of AI on employment, we need to consider aspects such as future scalability, personalisation, and the efficient use of available human and technological resources — beyond just direct costs like materials or physical spaces.
Unlike traditional training, AI in business elearning enables companies to save time, money, and effort, while increasing effectiveness and employee engagement.
Scalability and automation
Modern intelligent business elearning platforms can create high-quality courses in minutes, adapt training pathways to each learner, and automate assessments and progress tracking — reducing up to 80% of the time spent by administrators and tutors.
Reduction in travel and venue costs
Optimising materials and resources
Personalisation and greater effectiveness
Real-time tracking and analytics
The transformative role of AI in corporate cost savings
AI in online training for employees is here to stay, becoming an essential tool for companies aiming to reduce corporate training costs without compromising quality.
The main ways in which the use of artificial intelligence helps reduce the cost of employee training are:
- Automation of content creation and assessments: intelligent platforms automate the development of content and evaluations, saving up to 30% in material production.
- The use of generative AI: enables automatic translation of content into different languages, as well as the adaptation and personalisation of learning pathways for various locations and profiles.
- Use of chatbots and virtual tutors: makes it possible to offer 24/7 virtual support, reducing the cost of training programs for employees by up to 60% compared to face-to-face tutoring.
- Simulations and virtual training: AI and virtual reality allow complex scenarios — such as safety procedures — to be practised without physical materials or constant supervision, significantly reducing costs and risks.
Practical strategies to maximise impact and savings
To maximise impact and savings when using artificial intelligence in digital training, the key lies in leveraging it to streamline and optimise processes, deliver personalised experiences, and create high-quality content.
By adopting everything artificial intelligence has to offer, companies are unlocking its full potential to multiply the efficiency of their online training for employees. Some of the best practices in this regard include:
Using LMS platforms with built-in AI
Some elearning platforms, such as evolCampus, already include integrated AI without the need for external tools — a unified system that makes it possible to get the most out of all available features.
These LMS platforms often provide flexible corporate training prices and role-based pricing models, helping companies avoid overspending on unnecessary functionalities.
Incorporating microlearning and a mobile-first approach
Gamifying content
Using virtual tutors
Offering assessments and instant feedback
Setting up automated maintenance and updates
Some examples of companies that have grown thanks to business elearning and AI include McDonald’s, which, with its voice-command training system for new employees, managed to reduce training time by 65% and increase completion rates by 20%. Unilever, on the other hand, developed Unabot, a virtual assistant designed to help new employees with questions about company resources and processes.
The combination of elearning and AI for corporate training is no longer a thing of the future, but a reality that many organisations are already adopting. It is translating into real savings in time, resources, and corporate training costs, while also boosting employee motivation and engagement.