FAQs on Remote Computer Training. How to Learn Improve Basic Software Skills From Home or Office
Time is one thing that no matter what we cannot get back. With technology, changing as fast as it does its hard to keep current and you do not want to spend that much time. You need to save time so the solution that most people come to is online or remote computer training. There are still lots of questions so here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:
Q: Will companies accept my online training?
A: Online learning can deliver significant cost savings when compared to traditional types of corporate training. Companies save between 50-70 percent when replacing face-to-face instructor-led training with electronic content delivery. Companies save time and money so they not only accept the training but they prefer it for their own employees.
Q: Is remote or online training as effective as face-to-face training?
A: There was a study done at California State University at Northridge that showed people who took classes online performed 20% better on evaluations than did their face-to-face counterparts. Online training can be more effective than face-to-face training and you do not even have to leave desk.
Q: Should I even bother to get the training?
A: According to the John M. Olin School of Business, there is a computer wage premium of 13-25% for people who are familiar with common software packages, such as Microsoft Office. Being trained is linked to higher pay.
Q: Where do I start my training?
A: Cornell University conducted a survey recently and found there are 5 main categories of computer literacy:
• Creating Documents and Multimedia
• Manipulating Numerical Data
• Managing Databases
• Working with Computer Programs
• Computer Networks
Start with the category that is most useful to you in your career.
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