Another resource for computer-aided training may lie with the temporary staffing agencies. Since these agencies deal with many different levels of staff, some may use this type of training facility to lower their overhead expenses. Instructor-led training is perhaps the most optimal method of training. Of course, it all depends upon the instructor and the material covered in the course. Usually, these courses are well-organized and training is held at the trainer's facility, away from the constant interruptions of the law office.
Training can last from a few hours to a week or more, depending upon the software.
Some trainers will come to your firm and do the training on your computers. There are pros and cons to this method of in-house training. The pros are you are in your environment and using your system. The cons are the constant interruptions during the day. If a firm asks me to train in their office in a particular software package, I usually try to arrange the training on a Saturday, where the session is informal and there are no interruptions.