E-learning in the education system brings many advantages over traditional forms. This form of education also brings many difficulties that lead to less successful students while studying. The aim of this paper is to show the differences between teaching programming in the form of full-time and distance learning. The author describes the results of practical training using the LMS. He presents and compares the results of students in full-time and distance study. The research was conducted using a questionnaire method and a pedagogical experiment. The author shows the basic problems, difficulties and practical experience with these forms and its specifics in teaching of programming.