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Frequently asked questions about our training solutions.
Q1. What types of computer training are available?
There are many different types of computer training available, from introductory courses to certification training to 3-year degrees in computer science and technology. Some courses are geared towards a specific software package or technologies; others are geared towards training participants a broad area of technology.
Q2. How long are computer-training courses?
There are many different types of computer training courses available, from single day introductory courses to 3-year degree programs at major universities. You can typically find shorter courses geared towards training specific software packages, longer courses geared towards training a specific area of technology (often ending with a certification), and 2 and 4 year degree programs designed to give the student a broad understanding of computer technology.
Q3. Will I make more money/find a better job if I take a computer-training course?
That depends on the course you take and the job you do (or want to do). Many people take a computer-training course to learn a new technology or software package that is hot in the job market. Also, many people that are already in the computer industry will pursue certification in technologies to increase their value to employers. There is a severe lack of qualified technical people to fill high-tech jobs in nearly every major city in Uganda today, so computer training can be a great way to jump-start a better career.
Q5. What about online and self taught computer training?
There are numerous online and self-taught computer-training classes available. Computer Training Institutions concentrates on helping participants find instructor led training. If you're interested in online or self-taught training try searching on a web search engine like Yahoo
Q6. What are the advantages of instructor led training?
The main advantage of instructor led training is that the student gets to interact with the instructor, ask questions, and ask for further explanation when things are not clear. Classes also offer a more structured environment; they meet on a certain schedule with assignments due each class. Many people find it easier to learn new technologies in this type of environment compared to trying to learn them themselves.
Another big advantage of instructor led training is the opportunity to interact with other participants that are in the same position you are. Many participants say they learned as much from interacting and working with the other participants in the class as they did from the instructor (it's also a great place to network).
Q7. What should I look for when choosing a computer training institution?
First, look for an institution that specializes in the technology you want to learn (institutions may specialize in many areas, but be wary of the institution that offers nothing but programming classes and then one class on Photoshop). Other things to look for include: Class Size - The smaller the more individual attention the instructor can give each student.
Training Facilities - Does each student get their own computer? Are the facilities up to date and conducive to learning?
Scheduling - Do they offer classes convenient to you? At night? Intensives (if you want to move fast)?
Certification - Can you earn a certification after completing the course?
Is the institution certified - Many companies, like Microsoft, Sun, Oracle, will certify institutions as experts at training their technologies. This is a reassurance to the student that the institution knows what they are training.
Costs and Financial Aid - How much will the course cost and do they offer financial aid?
Location - Of course, it needs to convenient to get to.
Q8. I'm just a beginner, can computer training help me?
Many institutions offer short programs to help beginners get comfortable with basic computer skills: Windows, Mac, the Web, Email, and many other areas. Having a sympathetic instructor (and other participants in the same position as you) around as you first try to get familiar with these technologies can be a huge help.
Q9. I've been using computers for {fill in the blank} years, why would I be interested in computer training?
People already familiar with computers might attend a computer training course to: Learn a new technology - No matter how much you know about computers, it's often faster to learn something new in a classroom environment.
Earn a certification or degree - Many employers give preference to candidates with certifications or a degree and may offer higher salaries to certified employees.
Brush up on current technologies - Someone who is self-taught on a technology might decide to take a course after they feel they've learned all they can on their own. In many cases they may have specific questions they haven't been able to figure out and a course can help take them from a user to an expert or expert to guru level knowledge of the technology.
Q10. Is there financial aid available for computer training?
Some institutions offer financial aid and there are several independent sources of financial aid available (most institutions can help you with this, ask when checking out institutions). Also, many employers will pay for computer training if the training directly relates to your job (many larger companies even have formal education benefits, ask your manager).
Q11. If 13-year-old kids can break into the government computer system, 17-year-old kids can invent computer programs that threaten the entire music industry and a college kid can invent the web browser, shouldn't I be able to figure this stuff out myself?
Yes, that's why you better attend a computer-training course NOW. You don't want people to think you couldn't figure it out, do you? :-)
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