Training Strategy
In-house vs virtual vs public AI training: which should you choose?
The three options
| In-house (on-site) | Virtual (live online) | Public course | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customisation | High | High | Low |
| Hands-on practice | Highest | Good | Varies |
| Confidential discussion | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cost for a team | Medium to high | Medium | Low per seat |
| Best for | Core teams, leadership | Distributed teams, follow-ups | Individuals, small teams |
When in-house is worth it
Choose in-house when a whole team needs to change how it works, when discussions involve confidential processes, or when leadership wants to be in the room.
Related programmeAI training for Finance
When virtual works best
Virtual delivery works well for teams across cities or countries, for shorter follow-up sessions, and for refresher modules after an on-site programme.
When a public course is enough
Public courses suit individuals building general awareness, or very small teams. They rarely change how a whole team works, because the examples are not about your processes.
About the author
CA Dhaval Kodilkar is a corporate AI trainer, Fellow Chartered Accountant, Perplexity AI Business Fellow and ICAI AICA course architect. He has trained 20,000+ professionals across 9 countries.
Full profileFAQ
Questions readers ask.
Yes, and most organisations do: an on-site programme for the core team, then virtual sessions for other locations and follow-up.