Training strategy: classroom vs online?

If you were to choose, which do you think is the better approach?

Classroom training – you have a live instructor that you can ask questions. Drawback is, it is scheduled. You’ll have to squeeze in your schedule to be able o attend the class and minimize the backlog from your everyday tasks. If you’re sick, you missed it.

Online training (i.e. cbt nuggets, train signal, etc) – an on demand training. Study whenever you’re free. Drawback is, you’d have to be extra resourceful on getting your answers.

Also, if you were hiring manager, would the strategy of training matter to your judgement if you were to choose between two equally qualified applicants?