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On-line Training On the Rise

Academies throughout Virginia have embraced on-line in-service training. Over 11,000 officers train at academies that offer an on-line training option to their agencies. It turns out that we aren’t the only ones who have recognized the many benefits of using this innovative training delivery method.

The Associated Press reports that approximately one in six college students took an online class last fall. Although many education experts predicted that online learning would decline, many schools are investing heavily in online learning. The schools see it as a way to reach more students. The students who use online classes the most tend to be older, and more likely to be working and have a families. Of course, regardless of age, students report that the ability to “train on demand” is one of the most important benefits of on-line training.
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