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Calculate your real training costs in minutes.
Here’s something most L&D teams don’t want to admit: they often have no idea what the cost of employee training really is. Sure, they know the learning management system’s invoice amount and track content licensing fees. But the true training cost per employee? That number usually stays buried under layers of spreadsheets and departmental budgets.
We built this Cost of Employee Training Calculator (also known as a Training Cost Per Employee Calculator) because organizations deserve better than guesswork. After working with hundreds of enterprise clients, we found a clear pattern: companies spending millions on training often couldn’t answer basic efficiency questions. Some were paying astronomical eLearning costs without realizing it. Others achieved remarkable efficiency but couldn’t replicate success because they didn’t understand the drivers behind it.
The math isn’t complicated, but accurate results require honest inputs across your entire learning stack. You’ll need five numbers:
Your LMS annual cost, including add-ons and feature fees (essential for calculating LMS ROI).
Your content development expenses, whether that’s vendor-created or internal instructional design.
Ongoing maintenance and support costs often exceed initial estimates.
Engagement metrics like average learning hours per employee annually.
Your total enrolled student or employee count.
Feed these numbers into the calculator, and you’ll see more than just cost per learning hour — you’ll uncover the true training cost per employee and gain insights into how efficiently your learning programs are running.
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) love it because it translates “people development” into hard financial metrics and supports better budgeting.
Learning & Development (L&D) Directors use it as proof during budget discussions — nothing shuts down a “training is too expensive” debate faster than showing your eLearning Cost Calculator results compared to external consultant rates.
Training Managers analyze details to spot optimization opportunities, such as reducing eLearning development costs or reallocating budgets.
Or perhaps doubling your content budget would actually reduce per-hour costs by increasing learner engagement.
HR Teams compare outcomes across business units — why does sales training cost three times more than customer service? The calculator reveals disparities and sparks important conversations.
Your eLearning development calculator results reflect your organization’s choices. Companies investing in custom simulations will show higher per-employee costs than those using off-the-shelf content. That can be fine if those simulations improve performance — but hidden inefficiencies are the real danger.
Redundant content purchases, legacy systems, and unused material all inflate your eLearning cost without driving better outcomes. We’ve seen organizations transform their economics through simple changes once they understood their baseline.
This tool gives you a clear benchmark and helps uncover where your LMS ROI can improve. Every organization has a sweet spot where investment and impact align — and finding yours starts with knowing where you stand today.
If the insights from this tool raise questions or open doors to new ideas, contact us. We are eager to discuss how our tailored solutions can support your goals. You can also schedule a call with an expert who understands the nuances of building cost-effective, results-driven learning environments.
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