Definitions of Instructors

The term instructors refers to Classroom Instructors, Lead Instructors (LI), Resident Lead Instructors (RLI), as well as, On-the-Job-Training Instructors (OJT/OJI), Virtual Classroom (VC) Instructors, IVEC webcast, and Computer Based Training (CBT) Instructors, unless otherwise stated. Instructors assist in the transfer of learning processes and are considered management officials while performing these duties.

Classroom Instructors provide extensive and realistic experience to trainees in a classroom setting.

Resident Lead Instructors (RLI) are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) selected by business units to manage teams of instructors on a full time basis for a specified term.

On-the-Job-Training Instructors (OJT/OJI) conduct functional job training through trainee developmental work assignments and assist trainees in self-instructional and other training programs.

VEC webcast and Computer Based Training (CBT) Instructors manage all aspects (e.g. facilitation of discussions), of delivering a VEC webcast session or a CBT session in a classroom setting.

Virtual Classroom (VC) instructors deliver training or provide a learning experience to trainees using synchronous virtual classroom sessions (e.g., a training event conducted via a virtual environment, such as Saba Meeting) or blended learning (e.g., a combination of asynchronous self-study assignments with synchronous virtual classroom sessions). At a minimum, Saba Meeting Instructors should complete Event Leader training (ELMS 61984 or equivalent) and must be supported by an Event Manager for any virtual training event. VC instructors may also be profiled as Event Managers in Saba Meeting upon successful completion of Event Manager Training (ELMS 13715). To be certified as a VC instructor, an individual must have met all the basic instructor requirements of his/her business unit and completed Virtual Classroom Instructor Training (ELMS 13733 or equivalent), as well as Instructor Basics for Virtual Instructors (ELMS 57096) when appropriate. Such certification does not in any way change the individual’s existing job classification.

Instructor Cadre refers to a group of trained and certified instructors within each business unit selected to manage the delivery of various training programs within a business unit. There are Instructor Cadres for instructor-led classroom training and virtual classroom training.