There’s three different ways to train someone. I discuss the differences between them.

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Instructor-Led Training (ILT)

• An instructor is teaching you something
• You have to be there in real-time
• The instructor must keep learners’ attention for awhile (usually an hour or more)
• Instructor has to think about what to bring and where to set up tech equipment
• Have to work around schedules
• Learner can ask questions and get fast response

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Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)

• Instructor and learners are on their own computers
• Learning takes place in real-time
• Can record session for learners that missed the training
• Have to work around schedules
• Interaction is a tad challenging if learners aren’t tech savy
• Learner can ask questions and get fast response

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Online Learning

• No instructor teaching in real-time
• Learner can walk through course on his/her own
• Learner’s questions may take a couple days to get a response
• If course is a podcast, learner can listen to it while walking, in the car, on a train, etc.
• Works around the learner’s schedule

What other pros and cons can you think of that I haven’t stated here?