| Instructor-Led Training | Online Training | Online Interactive Tutorials |
| 1-2 days in length | Generally 1-2 hours in length | Generally 1-2 hours in length |
| Taught live by an Altera instructor who can answer your questions | Recording of an Altera instructor (question and answer session not available) | Recording of an Altera instructor (question and answer session not available) |
| Live presentation coupled with hands-on exercises, usually with development boards | Recorded presentation and demonstrations; usually no hands-on exercises | Demonstration module gives you a demonstration of how to use the feature Guidance module provides you with a detailed walk through of the feature Practice module allows you to master the features through your interactive participation Assessment module allows you to test your newly acquired skills |
| Class schedule shows available dates and locations | Available at any time, from any computer with Internet capability | Available at any time, from any computer with Internet capability |
