Pros and Cons of Self-Paced IT Training by Natalie Aranda
Educational computer courseware has come a long way in recent years. In many ways, it has changed the whole face of education. The idea of self-paced and distant learning has met with some resistance from traditional educators in the past but this is slowly being overcome. ... The cost of computer training courseware is generally much less than the travel time, lost work hours, and tuition of an instructor-led course. ... Most schools have recognized this and the increased use of PCs in schools and at home will produce new generations of students that have become used to self-paced and...

Pros and Cons of Instructor-led IT Training by Natalie Aranda
IT training shares something in common with many other types of training and education in this modern day. This is the choice between classroom instructor-led learning and self paced learning at home. The movement toward what is called distant learning has been steady ever since the advent of... Computer books and study guides are used to supplement the computer courseware. ... There is a large amount of computer training courseware available to assist in the training process. ... The availability of courseware has made many people see the instructor as something that is no longer necessary.

SCORM/AICC Standards Used in Web-based Learning Management System by Dave Boggs
What is a learning management system? As a refresher from a previous article, learning management systems (LMSs) are web-based software application platforms used to plan, implement, and assess learning processes related to online and offline training administration and performance management. ... A result of the Department of Defense's Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative, SCORM-compliant courseware elements are easily merged with other compliant elements to produce a highly modular repository of training materials.

SCORM/AICC Standards Used in Web-based Learning Management Systems by David Boggs
Learning management systems can be very complex. Viable learning management systems are SCORM/AICC compliant. In this article, I will provide a basic explanation of the SCORM/AICC standard used in the marketplace today by many learning management systems. ... A result of the Department of Defense's Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative, SCORM-compliant courseware elements are easily merged with other compliant elements to produce a highly modular repository of training materials. ... AICC stands for the Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an...

Learning Using Moodle - Open Source Course Management System by Coca Huang
1. What is Moodle? Moodle stands for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. It is the word to describe the learning philosophy of lazily meandering through something, doing things as it occurs to learners to do them. This is an enjoyable tinkering that often leads to insight and... A result of the Department of Defense's Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative, SCORM-compliant courseware elements are easily merged with other compliant elements to produce a highly modular repository of training materials.

CWNP - A Vendor-Independent Certification Path by Mohammed Alani
Planet3 Wireless is a creator and provider of IT training, courseware, and certification exams for wireless LAN technologies in the computer networking industry. Planet3 employs contract Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from around the world to create and validate the content that is used to train... To ensure a superior learning experience for our customers, CWNP Education Partners are required to use CWNTs when delivering training using Official CWNP Courseware. ... But it is already set that valid CWSP and CWAP certifications are prerequisites.

Online Computer Training by Elizabeth Morgan
Computer training can now be done at home, in the office, or anywhere you would like and at any time you wish. Whether you’re an absolute beginner wanting to get basic skills or an advanced developer wishing to become certified, you can take a complete package of training courses that’ll train... In addition to a free technical and tutor support offered at a scheduled time every weekday, there’s also a private online-learner chat room facility and instant mentoring from courseware experts accessible anytime.

Overview of Computer Based Training Vendors by Natalie Aranda
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... CBT nuggets is another vendor that specializes in imparting computer-based training in videos of 30 minutes duration. ... Career Academy uses CD-ROMs and round the clocks online service to help clients get computer-based training.

Choosing the Right Content-Authoring Tool For Your e-Learning Needs by Dana Fine
There are several hundred e-Learning tools out in the marketplace today. Selecting the proper course-authoring tool for developing your company’s online training content is no small undertaking. Today we are going to look at some solid strategies to help you select the course-authoring tool that... AICC stands for the Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an international association of technology-based training professionals that develops training guidelines for the aviation industry.

Passing Your MCSE Exams on the Road to Microsoft Certification by James Croydon
To earn the Microsoft certified systems engineer certification and to prove expertise in designing and implementation of the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 platform and Microsoft Windows Server system, MCSE exam is the best medium. ... Computer labs are designed using genuine PC technology, which provides each student having the ability to access various Microsoft operating systems simultaneously on their desktop. ... This course can be retaken at free of cost but the testing fee and the courseware fee is not included.