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.

The Brief History of Cisco Certifications by Natalie Aranda
Even young people can remember the old days when network administrators were more often associated for being the person sitting next to a computer system rather than for specific abilities of proficiency. In those early days, CCNA Certification or CCNA training were concepts totally ignored by... As the time went by, all major vendors of computer software and hardware started to develop their own certification programs with the customers in mind. ... CCNA Certification can be acquired applying for a CCNA course designed for those who want to be identified as Cisco-knowledgeable technicians...

Information Technology is Fast, Convenient, and Scary! by Andy Maingam
Information technology, or IT, as it's more commonly known, sounds technical, difficult, and evolving. But actually, it's just systems for storing and retrieving information. Of course there is a technical aspect to it all which includes all the nuts and bolts of computer science along with... Being on holiday, meant I missed the training sessions and had to scratch around reading emails, manuals and pestering work colleges just so I could get back up to speed. ... But nowadays, with the explosion of home computers, computer software, and of course, the internet, there is practically no...

5 Minute Guide to Sales Force Automation by Natalie Aranda
In today’s technology driven environment, many businesses have decided to use sales force automation to allow faster and more efficient production and better customer satisfaction. This technique is actually the use of software in order to automate the business tasks of sales, which includes... The SFA software is also a valuable training tool for employees. ... Because SFA eliminates the need to fill out forms and then transfer them into the computer after printing them out, SFA saves a lot of time and effort for salespeople.

Valuing Network Certifications - Is The Time, Money And Effort Worth The Bother? by Abbie Frank
There are many ways to get any of the large number of network certifications now available. There's not only software certification like those offered from Oracle, Java, Microsoft, etc. but there's also direct network hardware certifications from strong companies like Cisco and then there's the... Finally, consider using CBT's or computer based training as part of your test preparation. ... So the value of a certification can be measured by it's recognition as important by employers, and the relative value they place on such training.

Computers to Make Business Decisions? by Lance Winslow
Pay cuts for CEOs? Sounds good to many rank and file workers indeed. CEO pay in the United States has outpaced the rest of the workforce and now the average CEO makes 300 times their counter parts at the lower levels. Let’s face it a company’s job is to make money and a public company’s job is... If it is only a matter of training and we all know human nature is not the best for all the parties previously mentioned then why not shit can the CEO for a robot? ... If Big Blue can make a computer which can beat a Human in Chess, why not one which can beat out the competition, with their over...

Don't Hate Me Because I am e-Beautiful: To E-Learn or Not to E-Learn by Julio Quintana
About a week ago I heard a comment from a senior manager that again reminded me of one of the challenges we face in the training field. He stated that he did not believe in e-learning, especially for salespeople. The comment did not surprise me. I have heard it from many others in his position. ... “One standard cost-cutting measure is to (reluctantly) drop some instructor-led classes, sometimes in favor of CBT (computer-based training)” says Mr. ... Ultimately the success of your training depends on the feasibility of the delivery and e-learning can help facilitate that.

Architectural Rendering Software by Alison Cole
A software is a tool that can single handedly perform the tasks of scores of specialists in a short span of time and thereby enable us to save in terms of money and man hours. The same holds true for rendering software and a designer can use it to create 3D models of various parts of the... More over, handling software of a magnitude that contains thousands of library images requires specialized training. ... To run your business, you need an office building, a number of architects, designers, technicians, and computer specialists to do commuter-aided designing, video grapplers, and a host...

Computer Consulting and Virtual IT by Joshua Feinberg
Do you own or manage a computer consulting company? Would you like to achieve greater small business success? If so, then get ready to learn why most computer consulting companies get IT (Information Technology) wrong and what you can do about IT. The Problem: Why Most Computer Consulting... And just like any well-rounded internal IT department, your virtual IT computer consulting business will need to provide, or arrange for, a complete soup-to-nuts solution that includes services like help desk, desktop support, network administration, engineering, security, training, procurement, and...

Computer Training - Computer Repair and Building by Michael Russell
There is no getting around that there are a lot of computers in the world. The percentage of homes alone that now have computers is staggering and with all these computers, some running literally around the clock, there had better be somebody available to repair them when they break down, and... Finally, when your course is completed you will then go for your A-1 certification which will qualify you to get a job as a computer technician. ... You'll first learn about all the different pieces of electronic equipment that you'll be using to work on your computer.