Training Technologies Pilot Study: Cost Comparison Analysis.
Abstract
A pilot study was performed by the United States Coast Guard's Research and Development Center to explore the potential benefits of using state-of-the-industry technologies as a "travel-free" alternative to instructor-led training performed at resident training centers (i.e., schoolhouse environment). This report presents the results of the cost comparison analysis that was performed as part of the pilot study. An effectiveness evaluation and a duty station implementation analysis were also performed as part of the pilot study. The results of those two efforts are presented in a separate report. The cost comparison analysis compared the costs of operating an instructor-led resident course that is delivered to students at a resident training center, to the costs of operating an equivalent, nonresident computer-based version of the same course, that is delivered to students at their duty stations. Two scenarios were considered in performing the analysis; the conversion of a single resident course to nonresident computer-based training, and the conversion of a "meaningful" number of resident courses. "Meaningful" is defined as the number of resident course conversions necessary to result in a savings of training center operations and personnel costs. Capital Expenditure Analysis Methodology (e.g., Pay-back Period) was applied in performing the comparisons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA354938
Entities
People
- Forbes L. Cummings
- Leonard C. Kingsley
- Thomas J. Hammell