Built for L&D business cases
Training Video ROI Calculator
Model the cost of live training versus an on-demand video. Enter headcount, session length, wage, and how often you retrain. See estimated annual savings you can take to your budget owner.
Quick answer
Training Video ROI Calculator is a free browser tool on Knowlify. Use it below with no signup. Your inputs stay in the browser session. For narrated training videos from documents, use https://create.knowlify.com.
How it works
Three steps, no account
01
Enter your workforce numbers
How many people train, how long each session runs, and the fully loaded hourly cost.
02
Add refresh frequency
Annual compliance refreshers compound cost. Video amortizes production across every cohort.
03
Share the estimate
Use the savings figure in your business case, then produce the modules in Knowlify from existing docs.
FAQ
Questions people ask about Training Video ROI Calculator
Does this include production cost?+
You can enter an estimated production cost. The calculator subtracts it from live-training labor savings for a simple net view.
Is this financial advice?+
No. It is a planning model. Validate wages, overtime, and facilitator costs with your finance team.
Is the training video ROI calculator free?+
Yes. Model live-training labor savings versus video with no signup.
How do I estimate savings from training videos?+
Enter learners, session hours, hourly cost, facilitator time, and production cost. The model compares repeated live delivery to a reusable video.
Do I need an account?+
No. Open the tool, use it in your browser, and download or copy the result.
Does this work on Mac and Windows?+
Yes. It runs in modern desktop browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari). Very large media files need enough device memory.
Need a full video, not just a utility?
When the ROI case is clear, turn SOPs and policies into SCORM-ready training videos with Knowlify.
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