Virtual Instructor-Led Training


Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)is all about learning taking place in a new environment – The Internet!

We at the Avena Training Academy are using this powerful concept to integrate technology and content to create and deliver flexible and user friendly courses to a wider audience.


How does VILT work?

A VILT session is conducted over the internet by a live skilled instructor using a Web Communication System. This system will allow you to interact with your live instructor and other students, on a scheduled date and time. All this happens in a classroom over the Internet; hence called a Virtual Classroom.

The Web Communication System will allow the instructor to share his computer screen and deliver the training. The instructor can monitor the student’s progress by looking the student’s computer screen. The student can also view the instructor’s screen and interact with the trainer during the course of the training.


So what are the benefits of VILT?

  • With Avena Training Academy’s VILT, you enjoy all of the benefits of live interaction that you would enjoy in a traditional ILT, without the need for expensive travel. Our custom VILT is ideal for interactive training or meetings, in which the presenter wants to retain the human element of interaction, yet utilize the flexibility of a secure IT infrastructure.
  • Increased flexibility: You can choose a course suited to your requirement from anywhere, at a time convenient to you; without having to leave your office or home.
    Duration of courses will vary depending upon whether it is a Standard VILT or a FastLearning course.
  • Graphical content and High Interactivity: Our skilled trainers will guide you through the hands-on activities, thus increasing retention. We also support a variety of multi-media formats that engage learner’s communication features like chat, question/answer managers, and online evaluation features like online survey and polling.
  • Course details and Learning Material: All information about the course you have enrolled for and the Learning Material for the course will be sent to your email address.
  • Our Value: Our experienced and skilled instructors will be available to answer your course related queries and help you map out future sessions to master specific applications.
  • Use and Reuse: The user friendly Web Communication System we use allows you to record the training event for later viewing.


What are the requirements to participate in a VILT?

To put it simply, a computer and an internet connection. However here is a list of the basic requirements to participate in a VILT.

  • Windows 98SE, ME, XP, NT 4.0, 2000, 2002, or 2003
  • Supported browsers in Windows
    • Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, 6.0
    • Netscape Navigator 6.2, 7.
    • Minimum bandwidth requirements: 56 kb/sec
    • A headset with a microphone
    • Additional requirements:
      • Macromedia Flash Player 6.0.65 or later
      • Web camera (optional)

When you need to communicate key information or train geographically distributed teams, using a live instructor, VILT provides you with a cost effective alternative to disseminate information in such a scenario. Avena's Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) delivers the results you need to positively impact job performance. Whether your need is custom training or off-the-shelf training, VILT is one of the most effective online training resources available and we at Avena are leveraging this concept to provide the best education and training available.

 "Thanks for the training yesterday. It is the first time that I can put in practice everything I've learned yesterday. It was really great. I have told my collegues that they should attend this training too. Do you know when is the next intermediate or advanced session?"
SV. Netherlands

"Thanks for teaching the Outlook class. It was very informative and helpful. You did a good job!
Phil B. US

"I just attended a class. The trainer did a really great job, taking lots of extra time to insure that I really got it. Kudos to the trainer!"
Tom W. US

"Thanks again for the class yesterday. You did a great job.  I shared my experience with my co-workers:
The course:
- The trainer started with introductions to make us comfortable  I could tell that she's used to teaching virtually.
- She switched between a PPT and MS Project.  The PPT listed objectives, showed process flows, defined terms, summarized, and included references and next steps. 
- I received a survey afterwards via email.
- The purpose of the class was to teach us how to use Project to organize tasks and sub-tasks, set durations, link tasks, set dependencies. It's part of a continuum of MS Project courses.
- The teacher demo'd a task first, and then asked the other student and me to try it using the practice files.
- The pace was very fast - it didn't allow any time to be tempted to do anything else like IM or read mail:)
- the exercises were very practical, succinct, and relevant.
- The trainer asked lots of questions to make sure we were able to complete the exercises and that we came up with the right 'answers'
- with only 2 students, the course moved along pretty well.  The trainer encouraged asking questions and was prepared with good answers."
Anne F.
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