A Little Class Goes a Long Way
In today’s average work place, the typical worker is in a dilemma. There is seldom enough time to be trained on how to use the software they work with on a daily basis due to heavy workloads. Yet, if the average worker could be trained on the software they use it might free up some of there time and work load. This dilemma is difficult to overcome unless you are motivated to become a more proficient software user.
You could overcome this issue by checking out your local college or university and finding some classes that can get you up to speed. However, this option is expensive and time-intensive. Here are some simple training options that may be less expensive and may save time:
- Search the web for on-line tutorials. There are many sites that make on-line tutorials available to anyone. If you are diligent, you can find ones that pertain to your software. These are self-paced and can be topics you can review again anytime you wish.
- Purchase Video based training. Companies such as Lynda.com offer a wide range of video based training. This training is delivered in CD/DVD format or on-line as a streaming video. The videos can be watched multiple times and often are broken up into topics. This allows you to choose the topics you need the most help with.
- Check your local phone book listings for companies that offer short, time-intensive training. These companies often cater to the corporate user and offer short classes that last from 3–8 hours. Make sure you learn as much as you can about the people that teach these courses. Look for classes taught by people who work with the software daily as a part of there job, not just someone regurgitating facts from a book.
Any of these choices can help you hone your software skills. Becoming a proficient user increases your value in the workplace and opens the door for advancement.
Good luck and happy training.
