SKILLS SPOTLIGHT
DISTANCE LEARNING OFFERS
FLEXIBLE STUDY
CNet Training is proving that the learning
experience doesn’t have to be conventional or
classroom-based. Andrew Stevens, CEO, CNet
Training, tells us how the company’s distance
learning programs – which include training up
to Master’s level – enable learners to study
anywhere, at any time and at their own pace.
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Why does CNet Training offer a
distance learning program? What
are the main benefits of this?
The main benefit of the distance learning
programs is that they allow the learner
to fit the learning around work and home
life commitments from anywhere across
the globe.
The programs don’t require the learner
to attend a traditional classroom
environment or to study on the same
date and time every week. The online
system provided to the learner allows for
ease of access and convenience so they
can study any time or place and all at
their own pace.
The main differentiating factor with CNet
Training’s distance learning programs
is the continual access to a dedicated
online tutor, a highly experienced data
centre professional who offers one-to-one
support and guidance as needed.
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Learners can contact the online tutor in a
variety of ways including live support, online
face-to-face meetings, tutorials, webinars
and screen sharing, as well as a learner and
tutor question and answer forum for all
learners to post questions and request more
information, advice and guidance.
What are the challenges of
delivering this type of program
and how are these overcome?
The advantage of distance learning
programs is that there are very few
challenges to overcome.
around their schedule and that can be
adhered to on a regular basis to keep up
with the required studying.
The online support from CNet makes this a
lot easier for the learner as there is always
someone available for support or guidance
if there becomes an issue which may
delay learning or completing a program.
The key factor in delivering these
programs is the original design and
content of their program – CNet works
closely with Pearson, the largest education
company in the world, to scope learning
outcomes for each program.
As the programs are all online there aren’t
any printed materials which means we can
easily and consistently update content to
keep it in line to reflect any technological
changes and advances in the industry. We ensure the content adheres to the
learning outcomes at all times and we are
regularly audited to ensure we continue
to meet the stringent requirements that
comes with being an approved Education
Centre of Pearson.
The programs do require focus and
motivation from the learner and for them
to create an achievable routine that fits This, in turn, allows us to continue to award
internationally recognised qualifications in
addition to our official certifications.
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