AI for Training and Learning Leaders
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Whether you’re a training provider or an internal L&D team, instructor-led training is changing but the tools used to run it haven’t kept up.
Schedules, instructors, materials, and feedback still live across inboxes, calendars, spreadsheets, and homegrown systems, creating unnecessary overhead and limited visibility into what works.
That’s why we’re building AI-powered training management software for training companies and internal L&D teams so you can run instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training at scale, without the chaos. Below are a few recent updates:
Upload your own courses and instructors/SMEs
Training providers and internal enablement teams can now upload their own courses using AI and add their own instructors or internal subject matter experts—making it easier to reduce overhead and deliver training more efficiently.
Add your own instructors or internal SMEs
Gain confidence with AI-powered instructor matching
When using vetted instructors from TryTami’s marketplace, you’ll now see an AI-generated rating and clear reasoning behind each match—so you know why an instructor is recommended and can confidently choose the best fit for your specific audience and goals.
Gain confidence with AI rating and reasoning for instructor matching
Explore trending, customizable courses
Browse TryTami’s library of in-demand courses that can be quickly customized for your customers or internal teams—helping you launch programs faster without starting from scratch.
Explore trending courses that can be customized
Instructor-Led Training: A Practical Guide for Modern Learning Teams
Instructor-led training remains one of the most effective ways to build skills, change behavior, and support real-world performance…especially when learning outcomes matter.
Even as digital learning has expanded in recent years, organizations continue to invest in instructor-led training in 2026 because it creates an experience that self-paced content can’t with real-time guidance, accountability, and human connection.
Instructor-Led Training vs Self-Paced Learning: Which Works Better?
Training teams often face a familiar question: Should we use instructor-led training or self-paced learning?
Both approaches have a place in 2026 learning strategies, but they serve different goals.
Choosing the wrong format can lead to low engagement, poor retention, and wasted budget.
Virtual Instructor-Led Training: How to Design Engaging Live Online Classes
Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) has become a core delivery method since COVID but many programs still struggle with low engagement and passive participation.
The difference between effective and ineffective VILT is design…not technology.
When Instructor-Led Training Is the Best Choice for Technical Skills
Not all skills can be learned independently.
Technical and AI-related skills often require guidance, feedback, and real-world context.
This is where instructor-led training consistently outperforms other formats.
Common Instructor-Led Training Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Instructor-led training fails more often due to poor design than poor instructors.
Understanding common mistakes helps teams improve outcomes without increasing cost.
Blended Learning Models That Combine ILT, VILT, and Self-Paced
Blended learning combines instructor-led training with virtual and self-paced components to balance depth and scale.
When done well, it delivers stronger outcomes than any single format alone.
Managing Instructor-Led Training in 2026
As instructor-led training evolves and programs become more customized, leading organizations are reducing that operational overhead by automating logistics and standardizing program delivery to achieve:
Fewer scheduling errors
Less coordinator overhead
Faster program turnaround
Lower operational risk during scaling
Reduced reliance on spreadsheets/email
If you’re running instructor-led training programs in 2026, request a demo of TryTami to learn how modern training teams are making this shift.
Until next Tuesday,
Kelby, Dean, & Dave
About the authors:
This article was written by Dave, Kelby, and Dean from the TryTami team, who work closely with training providers and L&D teams to design and scale instructor-led training programs without the chaos.
Kelby is a former training company founder and CEO, Dean is a former engineering leader, and Dave is a former Strategic Account Executive in EdTech.
Together, they bring decades of experience across training and technology to help organizations close skill gaps faster by modernizing instructor-led training, reducing operational friction, and connecting teams with vetted instructors.
