The Secret To Passing The Microsoft Office Specialist Exam by Chris Le Roy
If you are trying to get ahead in you career today, you will know that the computer skills you have under your belt are what will make the difference between you moving up the ladder or down. When it comes to trying to prove your computer competency in using office applications there is no other... In terms of passing these exams it doesn’t matter whether you want to do a course at a training centre, buy a self paced training program or doing the training on the Internet. ... The first step you need to do in any training regime is to go back through all the material you did in the computer...

Online MCSE Training Courses by Elizabeth Morgan
Because of the prevalence of the Microsoft Windows operating system, a Microsoft certification has become a prerequisite to employment or career advancement in many fields. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is the most widely recognized professional certification in the Information... There is also an MCSE training package worth approximately $250 that includes more than 260 courses for over 1,000 hours of training, and a twelve-month access to the online MCSE library. ... It enables IT professionals to analyze business requirements, and design, build, and implement the...

Quick Guide to Computer Training by Kate Leas
Computers and the Internet have come a long way since their inception. Living in the computer age means adapting to new technologies as they evolve. The ease and speed of communication that computer technology provides allows us to be more productive in every facet of our lives. ... Computer training is divided into specialties including: • Computer hardware • Computer software • Computer networking • Web Development Computer hardware refers to the actual physical components that comprise computers (processors, modems, keyboards, motherboards etc).

The Benefits of Custom Software Development vs. Generic Applications by Gabriel J. Adams
In the world of computers being used for business, it is essential to have quality software regardless of the type of business you offer or the size of it. While technology is a great thing, it can be complicated especially when it comes to the issue of software. ... You will also get the software to do exactly what you need it to do, saving time for yourself and the other employees who may use the software. ... It is important to choose a software programmer or developer who has taken the time to understand the type of business you conduct and what you want the software to do for your...

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. ... 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.

IT Audits: What Are Your Clients Looking For? by Joshua Feinberg
When you conduct IT audits, you will want to see what you can solve for your clients. You will want to see what problems they have and what you can do about them. In this article, you'll learn the kinds of questions that they will want answered during IT audits Questions Lead to the Needs... This includes both end user training and administrator training. ... Anyone can just go down to the store and buy a shopping cart full of stuff, but to make it work together - plug and play versus plug and pray.

Computer Training School Tutorial: Know Your Instructor by Chris Bryant
Making the decision to attend a computer tech school can be one of the best decisions of your life. Another great decision is to tap a hidden wealth of knowledge that is right before every student at schools such as ECPI and ITT, but very few students take advantage of it. ... You may not be in the IT field yet, but you should already be getting to know people with IT experience - and who better than your teachers? ... When you're attending a computer training school, you must avoid the mentality that some other students will have - "I gotta go to school, I gotta be here, I can't wait to...

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. ... 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. ... A result of the Department of Defense's Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative, SCORM-compliant...

Learn the Lost Art of Touch Typing by Dick James
Computers have replaced typewriters, but two-finger, hunt-and-peck typing can never replace the touch typing of a trained professional. A recent report by Robert Johnson in the Boston Globe highlights the decline of typing skills. Human resource managers are finding it surprisingly difficult to... Examples are “GO Training” in Glasgow and “Training Circle” in Northampton, where you will find instructor-led courses for around £200. ... Several training companies offer short classroom based typing training in the UK.

Computer Training - Books vs Hands On by Michael Russell
There has been an ever growing battle among teaching professionals, businesses and even students as to what is more important, being book learned in a subject or having some practical hands on experience. We're not going to try to answer that question in this article, only present both sides and... A student who simply gets a hold of a computer and begins working on it is working in the dark and only by trial and error and chance stumbles onto the correct procedure for whatever it is they are trying to do.