Training and learning online

Maximise your professional development with our personal training guide.

Written by vnunet.com staff

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"The two equalisers in the 21st century will be the internet and education."

John Chambers, chief executive, Cisco Systems.

Whether you're a marketing executive wanting to brush up on your PowerPoint skills, or an IT programmer trying to keep up with the rapid evolution of software and languages, the necessity for constant learning can never be understated, especially in today's technology driven world.

In helping shape your career, we offer you a variety of options to help fulfil your training needs.

You may wish to register for online tuition, search for courses on offer in your area or read through our guide on how to assess your training needs and maximise your studies. Our working life is, after all, one long learning experience.

"Motorola no longer wants to hire engineers with a four-year degree. Instead, we want our employees to have a 40-year degree."
Christopher Galvin, president and chief executive, Motorola.

Training is an integral part of shaping our careers and requires forethought before plunging into a costly, time consuming course.

Perhaps you are undertaking an enormous career change or simply taking advantage of company sponsored courses to improve your workplace acumen. Whatever your needs we've compiled a guide to help maximise your additional training.

The following is aimed at qualified professionals wishing to further their skills. Institutions in the UK offer an enormous scope of courses and classes to suit the individual, and in this guide we help you get the most out of your training by refining your needs, and assessing your resources.

Contents:

How to maximise results

Identifying your training needs

Learning made simple

Employer support

Employee support

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