The widespread use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in our society has provided millions of people with truly useful tools to improve their lives in a wide variety of aspects of life. And one of them is training; In recent years, a significant number of options have been appearing to learn the theory and practice of various areas. All you need is an Internet connection and electronic devices that are relatively cheap today.
In this sense, The popularization of webinars has expanded our way of understanding learning by uniting the most positive aspects of face-to-face classes and autonomous training through a computer.
But what many people overlook is that this format not only applies to university or post-university specialization and professionalization programs: It can also be applied to the world of personal development or even emotional management skills training
The main benefits of learning through webinars
In the area of training, the use of all types of webinars and audiovisual content offered by training companies and instructors in our area of interest is a resource that, in some aspects, has advantages over face-to-face courses.
Below we present the main advantages offered by training through webinars and audiovisual content programs with live classes that we can find on the Internet.
1. Time flexibility
One of the main advantages offered by distance training through specialized webinars and audiovisual content is the possibility of including the training period in our weekly schedule. without excessively interfering with schedule planning or obligations to which we must attend daily.
And the fact of not having to travel to attend classes in specific places allows us to save a lot of time traveling; minutes that we can dedicate, before and after each session, to other important obligations that we must attend to.
For this reason, more and more people decide to train online from the beginning and do not even consider looking for in-person courses due to the time savings that this type of training offers.
2. Allows you to travel during the holidays
The fact of having a more flexible training modality makes it possible for many people to decide to take courses during the vacation period, while traveling to any national or international destination
The majority of courses, webinars and audiovisual content that we have in any specialized training allow us to consult said content from any place where there is an Internet connection, which allows us to perfectly combine the training with the trip we have planned and makes. We are less likely to be forced to interrupt a series of classes to attend.
3. Allows you to accommodate the environment
Online training allows us to adapt the environment in which we work at all times, taking into account our needs; We have much more control over how we attend those sessions, adjusting aspects related to ergonomics and comfort.
The family environment we have also allows us to choose the way in which we attend each training, as well as controlling more variables about possible things that would make us feel uncomfortable and allowing us to concentrate more and better
And in many cases this means greater motivation and productivity in performance due to the comfort we feel during the training period and the fact that the discomfort that we sometimes encounter in the classrooms does not distract us.
4. Cheaper price
In addition to being able to train with greater flexibility, online training also offers us a cheaper price for the courses compared to classic training in face-to-face format. This is because delivering these sessions entails less expense for the bidding party
In addition to that, the fact that we do not have to travel to go to any in-person class also helps us save money that we can invest in taking other training courses or in any other activity that interests us.
5. Greater accessibility
The greater degree of accessibility for people with reduced mobility is also an advantage that must be taken into account for thousands of people with special needs in this regard.
Likewise, online training makes it possible for many people with anxiety problems or difficulties leaving home can access a type of training that allows them to be alone in the comfort of their homes.
6. Facilitates your own organization
Another advantage that online training offers compared to in-person training is the possibility of creating our own work space and training. according to our own personal organization modalities
Applying your own learning rhythm that adapts to your needs is essential to achieve success in training and is of great help for people who find it difficult to adapt to an external or imposed work rhythm.
Do you want to learn how to manage anxiety without having to leave home?
In UPAD Psychology and Coaching We have launched a webinar on stage fright: “Face, manage and understand stage fear”.
This 60-minute course is a very economical option to learn the theory and practice of what you need to know to understand and manage stage fright, and to distinguish it from other types of anxiety problems. Plus, you can start it whenever you want. If you are interested in knowing more, contact the UPAD team.