SAS training platforms

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The number of e-learning opportunities for SAS training has greatly increased.  I see e-learning courses for basic SAS, SAS macro language, SAS Data Integration Studio, and SAS Data Management Studio, among other courses.  A couple of questions regarding the e-learning platform come to mind.  First, what do you see as advantages and disadvantages of e-learning vs. classroom training?  Also, would you recommend e-learning as a good platform for formal SAS training, especially for beginning SAS programmers? 

If you've taken an e-learning SAS course, please feel free to share your experience. 

We're trying to plan training for some new members of our staff, and would really appreciate your feedback.