In terms of upfront cost, there’s no comparison. It is generally much more expensive to develop eLearning. Think about it. In-person instruction has the flexibility of expert instructors being able to ad lib or adapt to the situation. Whereas eLearning needs to be fully scripted and programmed. As for the cost of distribution, there’s no comparison. eLearning is infinitely scalable, doesn’t require coordination of schedules, and allows for unlimited distribution and reuse. This makes for a substantial cost savings, over time, compared with classroom training. You’ll want to consider the versatility, personalization and convenience of eLearning when deciding which type of training to invest in.