A company called CAD Training Online announced this week that they are offering instructor-led training via online delivery for students of AutoCAD, software created by the company Autodesk.  The intent is to fully recreate the in-class student experience via an online delivery platform.  This is Autodesk’s first official authorized online delivery training center.

The idea of providing instructor-led training via online delivery is nothing new, and the technology through which this experience is delivered is in a state of constant improvement and evolution.  What struck me about this announcement was the fact that it’s Autodesk’s first ever authorized online training center.  That’s a bit of a new angle – that a major software maker like AutoCAD is getting into this area and authorizing third-party virtual training providers.

Just another step in the advancement of online training and eLearning.