Webinar
Benefits of Classroom vs. Online Learning in Financial Services
RECORDED: July 9, 2026
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Choosing the Right Training Approach
As financial institutions continue to evolve their training strategies, selecting the right training delivery method is critical to ensuring effective learning, regulatory compliance, and workforce development. With a range of options available, from traditional classroom instruction to online instructor-led, and self-paced online learning, organizations must balance engagement, scalability, consistency, and affordability to meet diverse organizational needs.
In this webinar, Emily Stone will explore the strengths and limitations of different training delivery methods and how to align them with organizational goals and learner expectations. The session will provide practical guidance on when to use synchronous versus asynchronous approaches, and how blended learning strategies can enhance knowledge retention and real-world application.
Attendees will gain insight into how training delivery impacts program effectiveness, from engagement and accessibility to scalability and consistency across teams. The session will conclude with a live Q&A.
Key discussion topics include:
The impact of delivery methods on scalability, consistency, and overall program effectiveness
Presenter

Emily Stone
Learning Strategy Consultant
Emily Stone Consulting & Coaching
About Emily
Emily Stone is an experienced instructional designer with over 15 years in the field. She is skilled at analyzing performance gaps, developing learning objectives, and designing training programs that make complex topics easily understandable. Emily holds a master's degree in Learning & Teaching With Technology from Michigan State's College of Education and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.
In addition to leading projects, Emily enjoys mentoring new instructional designers and served as an instructor for Michigan State's Masters in Educational Technology program for 9 years. Emily is considered a leader in the field of instructional design and was featured on the "How to Be an Instructional Design Rockstar" podcast. She runs her consulting business from Southeast Michigan where she balances work, life, and raising three football-obsessed boys.
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