Virtual training is on the rise. But just because you're a sharp classroom trainer, doesn't mean you will excel in a virtual environment. Not without a little help. Virtual Training Basics is a complete, no-nonsense guide to prepare you for virtual training delivery. As Elaine Biech says in her foreword, "If you are searching for professional development that is practical, you have found the right book. Spend the weekend reading and you'll be a more knowledgeable virtual trainer by Monday.""Training via virtual classroom technology offers many benefits for organizations---cost efficiency, scheduling flexibility, workforce productivity, and reduced carbon impact, to name a few. Yet many organizations struggle to execute virtual classroom training effectively---design, facilitation, and production all pose unique challenges for the uninitiated. Virtual Training Basics is the perfect book to help training professionals get started and learn the essentials. Huggett provides a practical, accessible book that should be on the shelf of every trainer." Sam Herring Executive Vice President Intrepid Learning Solutions"Huggett's practical approach truly demystifies virtual training! This book is a user-friendly roadmap to guide trainers into the world of virtual training." Rita Smith Vice President, Enterprise Learning Ingersoll Rand University"From basic information to specific techniques, Virtual Training Basics is loaded with techniques, tips, and checklists designed to build the skill of any person wishing to engage learners in a virtual training environment. It is a must-read for novice and seasoned training professionals alike." Michael Sabbag, MA, SPHR Senior Vice President of Talent Management Learn.com Read Less