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Why did you decide to become an Instructor ?
I have worked in the industry for many years and it came to a time where I wanted a change in direction . I had no idea what this change would be but then I heard about an opportunity with CNet Training . I discussed it with my wife and she remarked that she hadn ’ t heard me talk so passionately about a work-related subject for a long time . It was then that I knew it was what I wanted to do .
What is the most rewarding thing about being an Instructor ?
There is much to like about the Instructor role at CNet . As mentioned earlier , I have had many years ’ experience in the world of technology and now I have the opportunity to talk to people about that and help these individuals to move their own career forward . I really enjoy that moment when learners understand new concepts and watching how their confidence begins to grow as they take new knowledge and skills on board .
What do you think makes a good Instructor ?
Firstly , it ’ s important for an Instructor to reflect on what happens in the classroom as the learning experience is very much both ways ; Instructor to learner and learner to Instructor . A good instructor needs to appreciate that individuals learn in different ways and the teaching materials should reflect that . They also have to be adept at explaining complex issues and concepts with clarity and an appropriate level of detail . Finally , they need to have passion about what they teach and care about the material and their learners .
You are also an online tutor for CNet Training ? Can you explain a bit about what this means and how you are able to help learners across the globe ?
CNet Training offers a number of professional programs and these programs have two parts ; home studies and classroom attendance . The home studies is a series of modules a learner has to study with associated checkpoint quizzes to help us track progress .
As an online tutor , my role is to welcome the learners to the program , explain the content and to support them online as they make their way through the material . I will check on the learner progress and stay in touch with them to ensure they are ready for the classroom attendance part of the program .
What do you think sets CNet Training apart from other training / education providers ?
The formal line will be about high standards , excellence in quality and performance and the high level of skillsets we have with our Instructors . But really , I think I can sum it up in just a few words ; the needs of the learner are CNet ’ s highest priority .
If you could change one thing about the data centre industry what would it be ? Collaboration . It is something the industry fails badly at .
Why is sustainability so important for the data centre sector and what can organisations do to improve their sustainability ?
That is a major question and I am not sure I can do it justice in just a few words . The data centre industry , with its growing power consumption , increasing carbon footprint and resource usage , is very much under the spotlight .
Sustainability can help address these issues as it is directly associated with optimisation . Sustainability initiatives can help to reduce energy consumption , reduce carbon footprint , reduce the use of excess resources and lead to innovative approaches with cooling systems , power and water usage .
What ’ s the most useful piece of advice you ’ ve been given in your career ?
That came from my dad , who told me to never accept the ordinary .
Any advice for anyone looking to get into the data centre sector ?
Working in the data centre industry is challenging and demanding but can also be exceptionally rewarding .
Improving skills on a constant basis is part of the industry so the only advice I would give is to never stop learning . ◊
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