Below are the three most common types of online trainings that can count toward training hours for staff working in regulated child care and afterschool programs in Vermont. See below to learn more about Online Anytime, Online Real Time, and Online Asynchronous trainings.
Online Anytime Trainings
- Completed on your own, at a time that works for you
- Offered by a training organization that meets the Unified Training Criteria
Online Real-Time Trainings
- Completed as part of a group in real time
- Offered by a training organization that meets the Unified Training Criteria
Online Asynchronous
- Completed on your own as part of a group, at a time that works for you with specific deadlines set by the instructor
- Often used by higher education institutions to offer online college courses
- Offered by a training organization that meets the Unified Training Criteria
What about Webinars?
In order for a webinar to count toward training hours, it must be offered by a training organization that meets the Unified Training Criteria. As with the training types listed above, the training organization should provide you with a training certificate after completing the webinar.