By: Mark W. Brodsky. Fifteen-minute e-learning, delivered to learners via an intranet or the Internet at their workstations, has received much positive publicity lately, but little attention has been given to its drawbacks and limitations. When implemented correctly and used appropriately, 15-minute e-learning is a very powerful emerging training strategy. Unfortunately, some organizations have denied themselves the benefits of this exciting new tool by jumping on the bandwagon with little forethought or for the wrong reasons. It's important to understand what 15-minute e-learning can and cannot do.