In our IT landscape where there are a lot of learning and cheaper options like online books, online learning, and online videos, is there still value for getting instructor-led courses?
One would argue that the above-mentioned tools will suffice for one’s learning and to some extent, they are, yet there is greater value in joining a live class compared to recorded videos or online materials.
Here's why:
Technology changes fast.
Video content, even those that are paid, takes a lot of time to update, so it easy for content to get old fast.
Humans are relational beings.
Humans learn more from interactions, and social activities, like discussions, Q and A and an instructor managing class pacing.
Specific content.
While online tools or learning materials are ok if one knows the specific topic or area one is looking for quick fixes, there is little or no guidance on where to start learning to become experts in the field. They only teach the what and how and can be helpful when people know what questions to ask. Live trainers can discuss the whys of things.
Experience and Expertise.
Instructor led training provides experience and expertise. Added to it are the experience of the live class, where some scenarios from real life applications or challenges are often brought about and recommendations from instructor or students are given.
Long-term cost efficient.
To have adequately trained and certified people consuming less time for upskilling would bring more productivity to the workplace. This is because, at times, unless monitored, employees will either rush to complete an online materials just to complete their KPIs or if it is unrelated to KPI simply ignore the learning materials that the company bought.
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