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There are many different types of computer
training available, from introductory courses to certification
training . Some courses are geared towards a specific software
package or technologies, others are geared towards teaching
students a broad area of technology. Please see our certification
FAQ for more specifics about certification training and
check back soon for more FAQs about specific types of training.
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There are many different types
of computer training courses available, from single day introductory
courses to cetification training preparation courses that span
15 weeks. |
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That depends on the course you take and the
job you do (or want to do). Many people take a computer training
course to learn a new technology or software package that is
hot in the job market. Also, many people that are already in
the computer industry will pursue certification in technologies
to increase their value to employers. There is a severe lack
of qualified technical people to fill high-tech jobs in nearly
every major city in the United States today, so computer training
can be a great way to jump start a better career. |
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You earn a certification after completing
a specific course of study and then passing a test to prove
you have achieved a certain level of expertise with the technology.
The manufacturer of the technology you are getting certified
in often creates these classes and tests. Many companies look
for people certified in the technologies they are using because
it's a reassurance to the company that the person really knows
what they say they know (since it's been verified by the technologies
creator). Thus, certification is a good way to get into a new
technology or increase your value with the technologies you
are currently using.
Please see our "Certification
FAQ" for more info on certifications. |
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The main advantage of instructor led training
is that the student gets to interact with the instructor, ask
questions, and ask for further explanation when things are not
clear. Classes also offer a more structured environment; they
meet on a certain schedule with assignments due each class.
Many people find it easier to learn new technologies in this
type of environment compared to trying to learn them themselves.
Another big advantage of instructor led training is the opportunity
to interact with other students that are in the same position
you are. Many students say they learned as much from interacting
and working with the other students in the class as they did
from the instructor (it's also a great place to network). |
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Athens Computer Training, Inc. offers short
programs to help beginners get comfortable with basic computer
skills: Windows, the Web, Email, and many other areas. Having
a sympathetic instructor (and other students in the same position
as you) around as you first try to get familiar with these technologies
can be a huge help. |
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People already familiar with computers might
attend a computer training course to:
- Learn a new technology - No matter how much you know about
computers, it's often faster to learn something new in a
classroom environment.
- Earn a certification or degree - Many employers give preference
to candidates with certifications or a degree and may offer
higher salaries to certified employees. See our "Certification
FAQs" for more info.
- Brush up on current technologies - Someone who is self-taught
on a technology might decide to take a course after they
feel they've learned all they can on their own. In many
cases they may have specific questions they haven't been
able to figure out and a course can help take them from
a user to an expert or expert to guru level knowledge of
the technology.
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Some schools offer financial aid and there
are several independent sources of financial aid available (most
schools can help you with this, ask when checking out schools).
Also, many employers will pay for computer training if the training
directly relates to your job (many larger companies even have
formal education benefits, ask your manager). |
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Yes, that's why you better attend a computer
training course NOW. You don't want people to think you couldn't
figure it out, do you? :-) |
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