When most people think of training, the first thing that comes to mind is instructor-led training (ILT) in a physical classroom.
A variety of trends is have converged to shift the emphasis of corporate training to eLearning. One fact thatаhasn't changedаis that it is very expensive toаdeliver ILT. This is even truer now that teams of individuals are more likely to be spread across a wide geographical area, thus making it more likely that travel expenses forаILT will be a factor. Also, the pace of change in the corporate worldаhas accelerated, so training materials must be revised more frequently. While revising training is a challenge regardless of the delivery method, practical considerations somewhat favor eLearning over ILT.
Many organizations have embraced the concept of blended learning, which would typically include ILT, eLearning, and various other techniques. The recommendation here is to consider ILT and eLearning the core techniques, use your judgment to shift the balance as far as you can toward eLearning, and "fill the gaps" with various blended learning techniques. Employees may consider occasional ILTаopportunities something of a reward, and an excellent opportunity for networking with their peers; so if possible, it should be a component of your training program.