What is the maximum percentage of required annual training hours that may come from self-instructional training?

What is the maximum percentage of required annual training hours that may come from self-instructional training?

• A. 60 percent
• B. 80 percent
• C. 90 percent
• D. 100 percent

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that some training must be interactive or structured, not just self-study. Self-instructional training can count toward the required annual hours, but only up to a set limit. That limit is eighty percent, meaning most of the hours can come from self-directed work, but a portion must be through instructor-led or formally structured training. For example, if the yearly requirement is 20 hours, up to 16 hours can be from self-instructional activities like reading approved materials or completing online modules, while the remaining 4 hours should come from live or guided training such as workshops, live webinars with an instructor, or facilitated sessions. This balance ensures you still engage with instructors, peers, or real-time guidance while allowing flexibility for self-study.