Training Program
Asynchronous Learning — Learners work independently and in a self-paced manner but within a given timeframe. In this form of learning, the interaction between learners and instructors does not occur in real-time.
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Synchronous Learning— Lessons in which the instructor and students all cover the material at the same time. This can be done in-person, online, or in a hybrid manner.
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The table provides a listing of the various training delivery methods for courses offered by the IMF Institute.
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| Blended training |
— In blended learning, content is delivered both online (in a self-paced manner) and in real-time (by the instructor). The interaction between the learners and instructor can happen both online and in-person. In other words, blended learning is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning components to create a seamless experience for learners.
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| Hybrid training |
— In the hybrid format, some learners attend the training in-person (or face-to-face), while other learners attend the same training virtually (for example, via Teams, Zoom, Webex). In this format of delivery, content is usually delivered in real time and learners’ participation is either in-person or online.
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| In-person training |
— Content is delivered only in real-time and in-person (not online). |
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| Online training |
— Content is delivered only in an online format for the learners to engage with at their own time and pace. At the IMF, this content is typically hosted on the edX platform as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), and the engagement between learners and instructor happens primarily on the platform.
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| Virtual training |
— Content is delivered in real-time only and in an online live session format only. At the IMF, these live sessions are usually hosted on Zoom, MS Teams, or Webex. The instructor usually uses a presentation to teach a topic, sometimes supplemented with learner engagement activities such as group discussions or polling, followed by Q & A sessions, and/or group presentations. |
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