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Virtual Training Is Still Training

By now you may be thinking, “Oh no, I have to start all over again! Virtual training will be a career change for me because of all the new skills I need to learn!” Rest assured that if you’re a classroom trainer, then you do already know a lot about facilitating in the online classroom.

Think of it as adding a new layer to your training skill set. It’s similar to learning to drive a motorcycle or bus after you already know how to drive a car. It’s all transportation, so you apply your experienced driving knowledge to the new vehicle. You may need to take a class or study for an exam; however, you already know the basic skills. Likewise, many of the same face-to-face training skills are used in the virtual ...

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