Symyx Web Workshops are a leading-edge training format that features hands-on, skill-based instruction delivered over the Internet. Unlike passive "webinars", which are limited to listening, Web Workshops allow participants to learn by doing.

Participants log in to the web conference using a standard Internet browser. A telephone connection provides the audio and voice interaction. The instructor discusses conceptual material using presentation slides, and demonstrates procedures using the live application. Participants work through hands-on exercises using the application on their own computers, referring to step-by-step instructions in the workshop guide as needed. The instructor is available in live time to provide coaching and answer questions. Focused, single-session workshops of 1-2 hours in length address specific topics of interest. Broader training on an application can be addressed through multiple training sessions, giving participants the opportunity to practice and further explore the software between sessions.