| Online training or distance training as it is | | | | better for you in many ways. The main pro of |
| sometimes called is certainly the wave of the | | | | any online training is that you are generally able to |
| future. More and more training and certification | | | | set your own pace. Freed from the restriction of |
| programs are being made available that can be | | | | attending class at the specified classroom times, |
| completed at home with only access to the | | | | you can schedule class sessions when you are |
| internet and training software. One of the areas | | | | best able to take them. It many cases, this will |
| that is growing rapidly is online computer training. | | | | mean you do not have to give up your present |
| It is now possible to take an online training class | | | | employment or miss any work time to complete |
| that will refresh your existing skills or provide you | | | | your study. Generally, costs are much lower for |
| with new ones. Like all online courses, online | | | | online training as well. The online institution does |
| career training comes with its own set of pros | | | | not have to maintain dorms, dining halls, or |
| and cons. | | | | classroom buildings and their costs are lower. Much |
| The biggest downside to online training is the | | | | of this savings is going to be passed on to you. |
| absence of the hands on help of an instructor. | | | | If you are interested in IT training, it follows |
| This is largely a matter of a person's own learning | | | | naturally that the internet is a logical place to |
| style. Many people are more comfortable in a | | | | receive this training. After all, if you are going to |
| classroom setting, and need that personal | | | | be an Internet Tech, it makes sense that you are |
| attention and contact that can only be received | | | | going to be comfortable on the internet and |
| from the actual physical presence of an instructor. | | | | working with computers. Most online trainers offer |
| Another con of online training is the perception of | | | | certification programs and placement services |
| prospective employers and the public as a whole | | | | now. A quick glance at the help wanted ads in |
| to distance learning. This area is improving all the | | | | your local paper should be able to convince you of |
| time as the internet becomes more and more | | | | the importance of basic computer skills in today's |
| interwoven into our daily life, but you will find | | | | workplace. Even janitors seem to need some |
| many in the Human Resources area who still view | | | | computer background, if only to place orders for |
| online training to be inferior to classroom training. | | | | new supplies. An online computer training class is a |
| If you are the type that thrives with independent | | | | most excellent first step for someone entering |
| study situations, distant training will actually be | | | | the job market today. |