To start with, here are the definitions of each word.
- the word webinar is the abbreviation of web seminar.
- the word webcast means a video broadcast of an event shown on the web.
- these both can be live or recorded.
Here is the difference between a webinar and a webcast on EU Training
- An EU Training webinar is usually a 'for purchase' product*
- It is usually broadcast live then can be purchased as a recording on the page linked above
- These are usually methodology webinars, covering different aspects of the EPSO exams
- For both live and recorded webinars, you can view them directly from your EUT Dashboard in the 'My Webinars' section
- *There are some free webinars too - the EU Career series created during COVID and the 'Beginner's' Methodology webinars
- an EU Training webcast is a 'free' product
- These are broadcast live, then made available for anyone to view for free on our Webcasts page.
- Info webcasts are generally held when a EPSO releases a new Notice of Competition
- Live webcasts are first accessible via the Webinar product page and you can register for free by clicking 'Get'.
- Live webcasts can be viewed directly from your EUT Dashboard in the 'My Webinars' section
- Recorded webcasts can be accessed directly in your account if you registered for the event or on the webcast page.
- For both Webinars and Webcasts you need to have an eutraining.eu account to purchase or register for a webinar.
A webinar or webcast is considered LIVE when the presenter is presenting methods and information in a live broadcast that you can immediately see and hear on your chosen device. We generally recommend joining with a laptop or PC so you can see the presentation slides properly. It may be difficult to see them on a small phone screen.
The LIVE webinars and webcasts are also interactive. Participants can ask questions, participate in polls and make comments through the chat box.