Organizations are always looking for ways to improve. Still, when it comes to employee development, there’s often a crossroads: what´s the best option for the team, and what´s affordable for the company?
In the fast-paced tech industry, keeping teams in continuous learning can feel overwhelming. Don´t worry, this article is for you!
We’ll break down the benefits, challenges, and key futures of the three most common learning formats: Instructor-Led Training, Blended Learning, and Self Paced Training.
Basic first
Before diving in, let´s clarify what each of these formats means.
- Instructor-Led Training: this is a teaching method where an instructor leads a group of learners through training material. ILT can take place in person or virtually according to google.com.
- Blended Learning: is a training that combines traditional in-person instruction and face-to-face learning with digital and online learning mediums.
- Self-paced training: is a process in which people proactively self-direct their learning journeys, set their own goals, and hold themselves accountable for reaching them.
Choosing your ideal training
Now that you know what each format means, it´s important to understand that each one fits different situations and audiences.
Rather than expecting a final answer, we invite you to start by asking yourself:
- What’s our company’s current situation?
- What kind of staff do we have?
- What’s our main goal in training employees?
These questions act as a guide- like a light at the end of the tunnel- to help you find the training format that best suits your company´s reality and your team’s needs.
Choosing the right learning model for your team is essential. Let’s explore each option and discover benefits, challenges and key topics. Enjoy the journey!
| Format | Key Topics | Benefits | Challenges |
| Instructor Led Training | Hands on experience Personalized learning Immediate feedback | Motivation and Focus Interaction & Engagement Skill Development Networking | Cost (Instructor Fee, Equipments, Venue Rent) It trains fewer people at once Take time off from work |
| Blended Learning | Collect feedback from participants to refine and improve the program Fit training around work schedules | Combine theory with practice Collaboration and peer learning Increase knowledge retention Allows employees to learn at their own pace | Technology Adoptions Requires more management and scheduling Less immediate learner feedback or support Tracking progress and measuring success |
| Self Paced Training | Self Evaluation Setting Learning Goals Constant Learning | Autonomy Flexibility Economic Focused Learning | Lack of Motivation Limited resources Ineffective learning practices |
