This is one of the most common questions I get asked, and my answer is always the same — yes, absolutely. Now, I can’t speak for how other academies run their online courses, but I can say with complete confidence that at Style ME Training, the online training is just as effective as being in the room.
The reason is simple. The online courses aren’t a watered-down version. They’re filmed live during real training sessions, so you’re getting exactly the same content, the same teaching and the same explanations as the delegates who are physically there. Nothing has been stripped out or simplified.
It’s not a lesser version. It’s just a different way of learning.
I think one of the biggest fears people have with online training is that they’ll be left on their own to figure things out. That’s not the case here at all. We’re in constant communication. WhatsApp is a game changer. If something comes up, you can send a message or voice note there and then, and I’ll come back to you as soon as I can. You’re not stuck waiting around for days for an email response.
That ongoing support makes a huge difference, because it means you keep moving forward without second-guessing yourself.
Really, the better question is how do you learn best?
Some people love being in a room, learning face-to-face and having that group energy around them. Others prefer learning in their own time, in their own space, without the pressure of keeping up with a group.
Online training gives you flexibility. You don’t need to travel to London, book accommodation or take time off work. You can fit it around your life.
You can also revisit the training as many times as you like, and a lot of people love that. They go back over it, make extra notes, and really make sure they’ve taken everything in. Plus, you get lifelong access to the content.
The only real downside is that you miss the group dynamic. So, if you love learning with others, I’d always say come to London. But in terms of quality, support and content, yes — online training really is just as good.
Watch the video and meet Natalie, who left a very corporate career to become a stylist, she’s very thorough and really benefited from having the course content to revert back to at every stage.