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New, different choices and developments now shape our world. We live in the world of constant change. The world of the Internet, knowledge powered by technology means we should continually expected the unexpected. How do you cope with the unknown? Welcome to the 21st century. Change is rapid and furious. Is it a monster? Running away and burying our heads in sand won't help. The answer is continuous learning. There is no escape. Rather than run or hide, we must accept and even embrace the new reality. Our focus in this resource is an option adopted by many. Information Technology (IT) training is the option you may have to use to "tame the beast". IT training has become a necessity, not an option, for IT users and professionals.

IT has become a factor in everything we do. How well can we communicate or interact today without the Internet? In fact digital skills are now life skills like reading and writing. With so many outside the digital loop, the need for learning is massive. The choice is simple: learn or become a dinosaur. "We cannot afford to be spectators in our own land".

What do new learning adventures bring? Is training a silver bullet that cures all ills? Is it about money, jobs or knowledge? What really is the essence of training? And what should be your driving force? Is training for the sake of training? How does continuous learning relate to the power of Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle? What really does it take to get the best out of your training experience? What works, what lasts, what matters? Why do some fail and yet others succeed? Is there a formula? Are there guarantees? What are the real costs of training? What are the benefits? Questions, Questions and Questions.

The essence of this resource is to remove a lot of the guesswork and associated myths as you start and progress on your IT training exploration. It is about what training is and isn't. By appreciating the essence of IT training as well as associated issues, you will hopefully make better decisions that are in your best interests.

Who you train with is at least as important, if not more important, than what you train on. The "right" training provider is one that works for you. Period!
What parameters should come into play? Critical factors to evaluate are: quality of materials, competence of trainers, degree of instructor support, training skills of trainers, organization's corporate IT focus, counseling opportunities, track record, quality of facilities and other quality related issues. Good training centers are able to relate what is being taught in class with practical, everyday life. Sound training institutions are learner centred and results-driven. However, beyond technical competence and infrastructure, is the institution interested in you? Are they people you can get on with? Does the center have an Alumni network? Will you gain from the real world experience of the institution and its trainers?

It's sad but a significant number of students continually make training choices based on window dressing and irrelevant promotions. Sometimes the programs have zero connections to their needs. What matters more to you: ceremony or closing your training gap? Make sure your choices are grounded in the core issues that matter. Taking an unwise route means burning money and wasting growth opportunities. The choices we make are long lasting and life changing. Let the main issue be the main issue.

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