Synchronous training involves an immediate, real-time dialogue among instructor and participants, whether it is in a physical or virtual classroom. Synchronous learning, by definition, is instructor-led training.

The advantage of the synchronous learning method is that participants can immediately have their questions answered, collaborate with others in the class, and learn from each other's experience. It is a much more engaging — and therefore, usually much more effective — method for delivering course subject matter, when compared to asynchronous learning.