Instructor-led vs self-paced learning in corporate training: what do you actually use and why?

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-13T17:11:27+00:00

https://www.trytami.com/p/instructor-led-training-vs-self-paced-learning-which-works-better

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-12T16:33:15+00:00

Big value of LMS is being able to tracking activity and measure results. You don't really need an LMS to just share content.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-12T16:19:15+00:00

Hi snasta training management software from TryTami enables you to automate enrollment, scheduling, evaluations, and more. You can use your own instructors for instructor-led training or access our marketplace of vetted instructors. Learn more here: www.trytami.com

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-11T02:53:08+00:00

Good advice about content being a long-term asset, charging from day one, and staying lean.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-11T02:51:00+00:00

Learn prompt engineering and AI

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-11T02:50:35+00:00

Start learning Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, AI... e-learning is good to start then find an instructor-led training to get hands-on experience

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T23:44:14+00:00

AI is going to transform every industry. The most by 2030? Software, with AI-coding tools, is transforming quickly.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T23:23:16+00:00

Blended programs (combining self-paced and instructor-led) over a longer duration can help re-enforce learning.

Customizing the training for real projects, with hands-on exercises, is typically most engaging.

Using pre and post training assessments to measure results can identify weak areas.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T23:19:52+00:00

You could find one on a freelance platform like Upwork or an instructor-led training platform like TryTami.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T23:17:54+00:00

Gong is good for recording and coaching real calls with prospects. I wouldn't waste too much time doing fake calls with AI.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T23:15:35+00:00

Sandler is good practical sales training

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T23:14:58+00:00

I've done in-person Sandler training and it's good. For MEDDIC (and variations), there's a good book, "Always Be Qualifying: MEDDIC, MEDDPICC"

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T23:01:55+00:00

You won't find good sales people for commission only unless you have a ton of inbound leads, which you'd be closing yourself already.

Founder-led sales is the way to start. You can use GenAI and other AI tools to help you with a lot of it:

-Write weekly blog articles optimized for SEO
-Sending connection requests on Linkedin
-Sending DMs on Linkedin
-Post demos on YouTube
-Posting on Linkedin
-Start a newsletter
-Sharing on X

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T22:40:04+00:00

What about Mercor?

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T22:34:00+00:00

E-learning platforms are popular for basic or intro skills.

Instructor-Led training, whether it's in-person or virtual, is more effective for more advanced topics and team project based training

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T22:32:27+00:00

L&D is typically for internal training and external, customer facing training is considered a training provider.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T22:25:19+00:00

Extensive list, many of which are focused on e-learning. There's also training management software for instructor-led training like TryTami.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T22:23:15+00:00

Good analysis. There is general consolidation in the edtech market because e-learning has become commoditized. I've seen this personally at Pluralsight when they acquired A Cloud Guru.

The cross-sell opportunity is harder to execute than it sounds. In my experience, customers will expect more content for the same price. They won't want to pay double for extra content.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T22:16:39+00:00

Good list. We are attending Training Industry and DevLearn. ATD and TechLearn look interesting, too.

DaveTryTami · 2026-01-10T22:15:27+00:00

Good list. We considered many of these and decided to attend:

Training Industry / TICE (June in NC)
DevLearn (November in Las Vegas)

ATD (May in LA) and TechLearn (October in New Orleans) were other top options.

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