Fact: "One does not simply move learning online."

Transitioning face-to-face classroom training to the virtual classroom or launching new live online learning programs requires a thoughtful process. 

Proven keys to success include: purposeful instructional design, engaging facilitation, and expert technical support. But there's one additional consideration that often goes overlooked - what happens before a session starts.

Recently, InSync Training helped a global organization transition existing face-to-face learning programs to the virtual classroom. Most would assume that this project would simply include taking existing content, and dropping it into a new format. 

That's far from the reality. During this evolution, we identified seven challenges that we needed to mitigate for a successful virtual classroom implementation.

The learning environment wasn't the only major change - facilitators, instructional designers, and participants all needed specific support.