Even before COVID-19, companies were relying increasingly on webinars to conduct training because the technology had improved so much and because live online training is much more time- and cost-efficient.  The pandemic has only accelerated that trend. 

As learning professionals, we already know that COVID-19 has had a profound effect on the viability of physical classrooms and face-to-face courses. A Google Trends search for “virtual classroom” shows a huge rise in interest since the pandemic made headlines in early 2020.

Effective training doesn't stop after the initial training event. Reinforcement of the acquired knowledge and skills should be an integral part of any training program. This webinar aims to answer the following questions:

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need to convert classroom-based training into online training. However, virus-related travel limitations are not the only reason to consider transforming a face-to-face course into a virtual delivery.

Gender equality is not only a social and moral imperative, but also an economic necessity, especially in emerging markets. 

In today’s world, the ability to recast classroom courses for online learning platforms is critical but challenging. Training designers must work with materials—particularly slides—developed by content experts with no experience in online training.

In the webinar ‘What Makes Coaching Work?’ Sandra Ihenacho and Adaora Ayoade explore how coaching can be used as a tool to elevate performance, productivity, and efficacy.

In the webinar ‘Staying Profitable: Strategies for Training Professionals’, Adeola Babatunde explores various learning formats as well as online platforms that training professionals can leverage to mark

In today’s globalized world, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) urgently need greater investment in human capital to equip their workers. Research indicates that one in two workers will require upskilling in the near future. This presents an extraordinary business opportunity for training professionals. 

In the webinar "MIXing It Up: Blending Learning  Options for the Online Classroom", Mandy Grant, IFC master trainer in designing learning experiences, walks participants through blending their mix of virtual