Demystifying Technical Training: Partnership, Strategy, and Execution

10.2. Modes of Technical Training Delivery

As mentioned earlier, there is a general lack of information about technical training. This also holds true for technical training delivery methods. However, the training literature does shed some light on the predominant delivery methods, including classroom, e-learning, and blended training, all of which are discussed below. The role of hands-on training, simulations, social networking tools, vendor training, and mandatory training, as they relate to technical training, are discussed below.

10.2.1. Classroom, e-Learning, and Blended Training

ASTD (2009) found a higher incidence of classroom training (68 percent) than e-learning (32 percent) in their review of training delivery methods. Unfortunately, ...