How to Choose Right Computer Based Training Vendors

Everyday more training software developers and vendors join the world of IT providers, companies and individuals who usually fall into two categories: those who develop applications, and those who provide learning solutions.

Because of the need for IT professionals, there is an uncontrolled growth of vendors, which goal is to provide the right quality computer based training. NETg, Learnkey, CBT nuggets, Career Academy, CBT Direct and CBT systems are just a few of those names you probably have heard as leading the major computer based training vendors.

The importance of computer training is undoubtedly important, if you consider the need of a qualified workforce, in our modern challenging world, where technology evolves quicker than human's proficiency. Training vendors offer training in a large array of computer application, as well as diverse certifications and core technical skills.

Learnkey offers expert on-demand training solutions, bringing software to educate you at home, school or office via PC. This vendor has helped thousands of people achieve their certification goals, through the use of critical software and related technology, including MCSE, MCSA, Cisco, MCDBA, MOS and Wireless.

Training solutions from Learnkey help people improve their career skills as well as develop teaching abilities, covering four industry channels: Corporate, Personal, K-12 Educations and Higher Education.

NETg is the acclaimed software developed by Thomson Learning Company, the worldwide leader in corporate blended learning solutions that facilitates self-study through different levels and skills courses, including multimedia presentations.

Providing tailored computer based training and Internet based training, NETg is a regular feature in many universities and countless corporate institutions using their training programs.

Career Academy is a reputable training vendor in the United States, trusting in the power of multimedia CD-ROM tailoring people's educations with expert video instructions and hands-on lab simulations, with the aid of online services to help their customers in getting the most from a computer-based training experience.

Career Academy has direct interaction with the professors, and also offers CBT Boot Camps and online training programs presented in full motion video and audio allowing students to follow step-by-step training with detailed explanations.

CBT nuggets offers computer based training, 30-minutes length videos providing training for Cisco, MCSE, VB.NET, Linux, A+ and other IT certification exams for individuals and enterprises with classroom content delivered conveniently to the student, though it's own Nugget Archive Server (NAS) that can be connected to any network.

CBT Direct is the skillsoft learning partner offering Cisco, Microsoft CIW, Oracle and APlus certification computer based training solutions for the IT industry and corporate enterprises. Using the latest technology, this vendor also offers scholarships for creditable candidates.

CBT systems partnered with Learnframe as a technology provider for interactive education software and training management software. CBT systems also has LAN-based training, because "leading courseware provides organizations with a powerful, single resource for all computer-based training needs and easy access to the best tools on the market today", according Gary Tobian, president of Learnframe.

Natalie Aranda writes about training and technology