The Virtual Training Paradox: High Confidence, Low Engagement
2025 RESEARCH REPORT created in partnership with Class and Microsoft
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What Will It Take to Keep Learners Engaged?
What’s driving shifts in virtual training today? Where is the future of L&D headed? How are new generations impacting the status quo for many organizations’ workforces?
This brand new report, created in partnership with Class and Microsoft, compiles learnings from 650+ L&D and training professionals and provides insights to transform your learning strategy, including:
What’s driving shifts in virtual training today? Where is the future of L&D headed? How are new generations impacting the status quo for many organizations’ workforces?
This brand new report, created in partnership with Class and Microsoft, compiles learnings from 650+ L&D and training professionals and provides insights to transform your learning strategy, including:
- Workforce training trends & challenges: Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) is a staple for 73% of organizations, but poor engagement (72%) and accurate measurement (47%) remain top challenges.
- Innovations reshaping training delivery: Training and L&D teams are prioritizing smarter tools, with 41% seeking engagement analytics and 39% wanting deeper learning management system (LMS) integrations—reshaping how virtual training is delivered.
- New strategies to support Gen Z: Some 62% of individuals surveyed are prioritizing flexible delivery models and 45% are offering coaching for digital natives and Gen Z learners.
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