Is one computer course enough?
The Internet revolution
When the internet became popular and we started searching for information, getting details about companies from their websites, sending emails and creating more documents, spreadsheets and presentations it was a big deal to send staff to computer computer courses. It was worth the money because there was a lot of definite pieces of information required and everyone needed to upskill.
Between 1996 and 2003 a computer course would cost you $250 to $450 (per person) to learn only one software program like Microsoft Word. If you wanted to have a staff member trained on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint or Microsoft Outlook, you would have the same amount of money to pay for each computer software course.
If they didn't know how to save files, edit images or use MYOB it became an even more expensive exercise.
Things have now changed!
Now, most people have varying degrees of computer skills, which is fantastic for companies because staff are now more productive, saving the company money and making them more competitive.
The issue that faces companies today is that companies need their staff to know more software programs and use more advanced features of those computer software programs.
But, how to you educate staff when they are at differing skill levels for an economical price? Old style courses are still available from local companies, but they are still a fixed price per course because training companies need to pay rent on their premises, pay computer software trainers for their time and purchasing training materials that students can take home with them as a reference.
There has to be a better way!
Is there are better way?
Thankfully the way computer software training is delivered has changed too. The internet has given companies a link to millions of sources of information, and increased the number of ways that information (ie. computer software training) can be delivered.
All of our computer training material is now delivered online. That means that anyone with broadband internet access (we use online computer training videos) can access our training material from anywhere using a simple username and password. It's just like accessing your hotmail or yahoo email address.
Learn exactly what you need
With ComputerTrainingOnline.com.au you can learn exactly what you want at any time and go over it as many times as you need, to remember it. You can search from over 35 computer software courses to find the information you need.
You can learn Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express. Learn about file management and Microsoft Windows fundamentals, emailing and web browsing (surfing), image editing, installing software, downloading files, creating PDFs, and lots more.... and you can learn about these whenever you want!
Quality of the training material:
The training material (videos, training workbooks and exercises) were created by EzyLearn Pty Ltd, who's system is used in training centres (Dee Why and chatswood) and is currently being piloted for use in teaching the skills required to complete a Certificate II in Information Technology for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in the city of Perth.
It was designed by trainers for students and the following aspects have been thoroughly thought out.
Structure
The training uses Audio/Visual presentations, quiz questions and and computer training workbooks (that you can print out and keep as a reference) that contain practical exercises. The exercises in the computer training workbooks take you on a step by step journey from basic to more advanced computer skills. At each step you are taught the skills you need to progress to the next level, plus
Convenience
You can start whenever you are ready to start (no more waiting for schedules only to find that you can't start on the designated start date or time.
Flexibility
Learn computer software skills at your own pace (you can cover everything you need in a week if you have the time off, or take your time if you prefer). You don't need to sit in a class with people who are too slow or too fast for you.
Support
You receive email and online forum support or, if you need guidance on which courses to complete to acheive your goals you can also call us. If you are not sure of something then the online forum provides a great resource to not only find answers but also interact with other students.
What credentials do you have?
The EzyLearn system has been in development since 1999 and updated and the courses come a combination of Quiz Questions, videos, training workbooks (that you keep as a reference) and exercises (also called labs). Best of all the training material is consistanly updated.
The EzyLearn System has proved popular with men and women of all ages, from 16 year olds to 85 year olds and has been used by:
- Mums and dads,
- Company managers and employees (including Bill Buckle, and Col Crawford, ESO Surveyors and many more companies in Sydney's Northern Beaches)
- Clients of CRS (Commonwealth Rehabilitation Services)
- Clients of Workers Compensation Insurances companies like QBE, GIO, Allianz and many more to gain skills to re-enter the workforce.
What do people say:
"I am self taught and it really helped me understand all the gaps in my knowledge. I love how I could go over it again and again"
Virginia, Mona Vale
"The one to one coaching I received in Excel helped me do some complicated tasks I needed to do, but the showezy videos that I used at the Dee Why centre gave me the skills that I needed to have to understand the more complicated tasks"
Robert G, Harbord
"Steve's voice is soothing and methodical and the concepts are explained very methodically. He also makes learning fun, even on video"
Greer, Manly
"The trainers have so much patience. I feel I ask too many questions but they are all answered politely and clearly until I understand what I need to know"
Samira, Mona Vale
"English is my second language and the Showezy video system was easier than I thought. I have got through the modules and even learning faster than I expected. Thank you Steve"
Fabienne, Frenchs Forest
"The videos and the quiz questions are very thorough. I want to know all the details that confident computer users know and this is a great way to do it. I like the fact that Steve has even written workbooks for me to take home as a reference"
Henry, Whale Beach
4 teaching methods
The first method of learning are the videos, because they are simple, well explained and you can repeat them. The videos contain visual instructions with voice explanations to maximise your learning.
The videos provide you with the solutions whether you are a visual learner or an Auditory learner. The next step are Quiz Questions.
The Quiz Questions are designed to highlight the important parts of the Showezy videos (not to give you a mark out of 10). These quiz questions are designed to focus your learning on the key elements being taught. The next step is going through the Training Workbooks.
Training Workbooks are the practical tools that actually make you use the skills that you have been shown. This is the part where you start to create files. You will start to see the labour of your learning.
Training Workbooks also provide a great reference as each part of the process is also explained in these workbooks. If you come across difficulties while using the Training Workbooks, then the 4th method of training comes into effect and that comes from your local computer trainer. This is when you get individual attention to help you understand difficult concepts.
Remember that you can receive this help whether you are at an EzyLearn Licensed centre or in your own home/office.
How does it work?
You sign up yourself (or a member of staff) and we provide them with a username and password for our elearning system. Once in they can start watching videos straight away and ask often as they want.
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