Program Benefits |
| Traditional Training |
Access to materials | Immediate access to web modules upon registration | Wait for shipments or have additional charges for overnight |
Support while learning |
Discussion groups to post questions at any time or coaching chat room sessions with expert
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No support available prior to the workshop
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Targeted learning | You work through the level of material relevant to your needs on the web | Linear notebook presentations and required reading |
Access to experts |
Available through the discussion groups and chat rooms
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Usually not available without an extra fee
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Workshop Focus | Applications, Interpretations as basic competencies are achieved through the web | Basic competencies of instrument use |
Learning Feedback | Self-tests with immediate feedback in web modules | None |
Tuition Inclusive of | On-site training with trainer, modules, web support with the discussion groups, chat rooms, manuals, booklets | On-site workshop and notebook; additional fees often charged for manuals and booklets |
Overall Costs | Reduced due to inclusive nature of tuition and reduced two day training program expenses | Four to five day lodging and travel expense, materials, and special shipment fees for materials |
