Overview of Computer Based Training Vendors

The overwhelming importance of computer-based training is further accentuated by the growing demand for skilled computer professionals. The result - a proliferation of vendors providing quality computer based training. These computer based training vendors train on a variety of computer application, certification and core IT skill courses. A few of the leading computer based training vendors are discussed in the next paragraphs.

NETg is software developed by Thomson Learning Company that facilitates self-study through its courses on multi media presentations. ThomsonNETg is a worldwide leader in computer-based training with an impressive list of corporate clients that helps businesses and institutions to create learning programs, which influence directly employee and student performance. NETg is a regular feature in many universities. The specialty of NETg is that it has training modules to cater to industry specific needs.

Learnkey is a top rung computer based training vendor that brings software training to your pc. Learnkey helps the end user to be proficient in the use of critical software and related technology. Beginning from schools to business organizations, Learnkey is present in many places providing key to learning latest software operations. Learnkey is a Microsoft Certified Partner (MCP) that offers certifications such as Microsoft MCSA, MCSE, Exchange, and SQL with interactive courseware.

CBT nuggets is another vendor that specializes in imparting computer-based training in videos of 30 minutes duration. Now CBT nuggets offers all its videos in a snap server called Nugget Archive Server (NAS) that can be connected to a network and used in minutes.

Career Academy uses CD-ROMs and round the clocks online service to help clients get computer-based training. Career Academy offers one on one interaction with the professors for uninterrupted guidance.

CBT direct is a certified partner of Microsoft and oracle for computer-based training. CBT direct offers IT, business and medical field related specific training. Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, CIW and APlus certification training are given by CBT direct. Apart from providing training, CBT direct has scholarships for meritorious candidates.

CBT systems is now known as Skillsoft deals with corporate computer based training like NETg. CBT systems is a leading name in enterprise e learning.

While all the CBT vendors deal in training in all existing computer subjects, their method of training and field of specialization differs from one another. NETg's core competency is corporate and university training, where as Learnkey covers schools too. Before deciding on a particular vendor one need to keep in mind their individual needs and compare with the training service provided by the particular vendors by visiting their websites and contacting them.

Natalie Aranda writes about computer and computer training. The overwhelming importance of computer-based training is further accentuated by the growing demand for skilled computer professionals

How To Succeed At Computer Training School

One of the best decisions you can ever make is to attend a computer training school. As I've written in several other articles, you have to ask the right questions before writing a check or taking out a student loan, but when you find the right school you are indeed on your way to a successful career.

There's a big difference between attending a tech school and excelling at the classes, though. Whether you just "float through" the school or really work hard is totally up to you. From my personal experience at such a school, I'd like to offer you one simple tip that will quadruple your chances of success at the school and in the job market.

Get there early and stay late.

When I attended a tech school years ago, I admit I was surprised that most of my classmates had what I call the "junior high school" mentality - they would get there late and leave as soon as class is over. Guess what? You're no longer in junior high. You're attending this school to create a career for yourself. Get to class early, get some extra study and work in while you're waiting for class to start, and then stay after class!

The most important part of your computer school studies is getting hands-on experience with the technologies that you're learning. If you're taking a Cisco class, you need to work with a router or switch as often as you can. If you're learning a software program, you need to work with that program in the school's labs as much as possible. Reading books alone will not teach you everything you need to know. The best time to get extra work in is after class. You may not be able to work in the computer labs at night if the school offers night classes, but odds are there are very few people in there during the afternoon. You need to be one of those people.

Doing only what is required of you is not the path to excellence. You need to go beyond the requirements of the school and invest the extra time and effort into your career. I speak from experience - there is no field in the world that rewards individual effort more than the IT field. Develop the habit of going "above and beyond" today, and this will pay huge dividends for you in the future.

Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933, is the owner of The Bryant Advantage (www.thebryantadvantage.com), home of free CCNA and CCNP tutorials! For my FREE "How To Pass The CCNA" or "CCNP" ebook, visit the website and download your copies. Pass your CCNA exam with The Bryant Advantage!

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