# In Person vs. Virtual Core Training

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-person-vs-virtual-core-training/89985>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [May 6, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-person-vs-virtual-core-training/89985 "2024-05-06T19:01:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![logan\_halbig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c77e96/32.png) [@logan\_halbig](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/logan_halbig)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-person-vs-virtual-core-training/89985/1 "2024-05-06T19:01:58Z")

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Hello, I am fairly new to ignition, and I am wanting to take the core training in, CA. I am sure my employer will want me to take the virtual courses to save money on travel expenses.

Is there a difference in what I will take out of virtual vs in person. what are the cons of the virtual?

Thanks,

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**Author:** ![jlandwerlen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@jlandwerlen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlandwerlen)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-person-vs-virtual-core-training/89985/2 "2024-05-06T22:47:33Z")

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Where do you live? California isn't the only location for in-person training.

Fishers, Indiana is another option.

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**Author:** ![paul-griffith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/paul-griffith/32/37249_2.png) [@paul-griffith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul-griffith)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-person-vs-virtual-core-training/89985/3 "2024-05-06T23:16:30Z")

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The actual training class material itself is exactly the same whether in person or virtual, and what you get at the end is just a basic development project, whether in person or virtual.

I would say the biggest "con" of the virtual is that it's harder to 'informally' talk to the instructor, and it's easier (subject to your own self-discipline) to not pay as much attention.