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TRAINING FORMATS & OPTIONS
Choose live virtual or onsite training, set the dates and start times that work for your group, and pick from 325 course topics at every skill level, with each session led by an expert PTR instructor.
HOW IT WORKS · SCHEDULING
PTR’s group training is live and instructor-led from start to finish. Your group learns together in real time with a PTR instructor who answers questions, leads activities and connects every concept to the work your team does, whether you meet online or in the same room.
You decide how training fits your organization: the format, the dates and start times, the courses and skill level, and how many groups to train. A PTR Learning Advisor helps you put the pieces together and aligns course content with your team’s goals.
Browse 325 course topics by category, skill level and duration, from leadership and communication to AI and data analytics, or ask us for recommendations.
Select live virtual or onsite, then choose the dates and start times that suit your group.
Your Learning Advisor and instructor tailor examples and the course agenda to your team’s objectives.
Your group learns live with an expert instructor, then keeps the workbook and earns a certificate.
WHO IT’S FOR
Each course page lists the organization types it best aligns with. Most courses are designed for all three and adapt to your sector, goals and outcomes.
Created for federal agencies and employees, with practical training that builds job-relevant skills for the federal workplace. Course pricing is available to federal agencies through the GSA Schedule.
Training for state, county, municipal and other public-sector teams, focused on skills that support government and public service work.
Professional development for small groups, large business teams and enterprises across industries, focused on building valuable, job-ready skills.
COURSE LENGTH
Every PTR course lists its duration by format, with hours per day and total days. Course length depends on the time needed to cover the material well. Most courses run one day, and in-depth programs run two to eight days.
Because live virtual days are 4 hours and onsite days are 6 hours, total training hours differ by format. Multiply hours per day by the number of days to see the total for your group.
You’ll find these details in the Course Formats and Course Duration panels on every course page.
SKILL LEVEL
Skill level reflects the recommended course experience and helps you match training to your team’s needs. Most PTR courses are designed for the general workforce, so they work well for mixed groups at every experience level.
Develops team-ready capabilities across business roles and experience levels while strengthening skills and organizational results. A strong fit for mixed groups.
Builds introductory proficiency in essential terminology, core concepts and workplace best practices for real-world application.
Strengthens existing knowledge through advanced functions, skill strategies and deeper exploration of core concepts.
Deepens expertise through complex subject matter, specialized skills, advanced analysis and higher-level instruction.
Not sure where your team stands? Start with a skill assessment »
TRAINING FORMATS
Both training delivery methods are live, interactive and led by an expert PTR instructor. The difference is where your group meets and how the training day is structured.
Live virtual instructor-led training (VILT) is a real-time class led by a PTR instructor over a secure videoconferencing platform. Participants join from home or the office and take part just as they would in a classroom: asking questions, working in small groups and practicing new skills.
Best for: distributed and remote teams, multi-site agencies, and groups that want to limit time away from work.
Onsite training brings a PTR instructor to the location you choose, such as your office, agency facility or another venue, for an in-person session with your group. Learning together in one room builds momentum, collaboration and team cohesion.
Best for: teams in one location, team-building and culture goals, and skills that benefit from hands-on practice.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY COURSE
Questions & answers
Have a question about formats, course length or scheduling? A Learning Advisor can help you plan the right option for your group.
PTR offers live, instructor-led group training in two formats: live virtual training over a secure videoconferencing platform, and onsite training at the location you choose. Both are interactive and led by an expert PTR instructor.
Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) is a live class taught in real time by an instructor over a videoconferencing platform. Unlike self-paced e-learning, participants interact with the instructor and each other through discussion, breakout rooms and hands-on activities.
Live virtual courses run 4 hours per day and onsite courses run 6 hours per day. Most courses are one day; in-depth programs run two to eight days. Each course page lists hours per day, number of days and total hours.
Yes. Group training is scheduled around your team’s availability. You choose the dates and start times, and PTR coordinates the instructor.
Most courses are designed for 25–35 participants per session; some hands-on technical courses have smaller limits. Larger teams can schedule multiple sessions.
No. Pricing is per session for your whole group, up to the class maximum, and onsite pricing includes instructor travel. See group pricing for starting rates.
Share your group size, preferred format, course and timeline, and a PTR advisor will follow up with a custom quote within one business day. Request a group quote.