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How do the distance learning
programs engage and
motivate learners and what
makes them different?
The learners are on board from the start
as the program is designed to work
around them, allowing them to study at
times that are most convenient to them
with straight-forward and easy ways to
communicate with the dedicated online
tutor from wherever they are in the world.
The dedicated tutor is a unique and
substantial added value factor to all the
CNet distance learning programs.
Learners are never far away from a range of
high quality support and this is what keeps
them motivated, even if they get to a point
in the program where they feel like they
require motivation there is an abundant
amount of online support and one-to-one
help from the tutor and online platform,
so any issues or concerns can quickly be
resolved and the learner benefits from
the feeling of having a private tutor in the
room with them no matter where they are
learning in the world or what time it is.
The distance learning programs have been
specifically designed to keep the learner
engaged with clear learning objectives
from each module that are easy to follow.
There are quizzes included at various
points in the programs to keep things
interesting for the learner which also
allows us to monitor their progression and
overall performance.
What makes CNet unique and what
sets CNet apart from the rest?
We’re the only industry dedicated
technical education provider to award
both internationally recognised
qualifications and official certifications.
Qualifications are valid for life. They
differ from certifications in that they
are controlled by international awarding
educational bodies and therefore can be
matched to a recognised qualification
across the world.
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However, once you have obtained a
qualification there is no real necessity to
continue learning within that industry or
for the learner to keep themselves current
and up to date.
The advantage of certifications with post
nominal titles is a commitment to life-long
learning. All CNet programs require the
learners to re-certify every three years
to demonstrate their current knowledge
and ensure that their learning is kept up
to date.
We believe having a qualification valid
for life as well as well as an up to date
certification is the best combination to
show the learner’s dedication to their
career by continuously bringing their skills
and knowledge up to date.
We are serious about education and
only design and deliver education – our
proposition is not diluted by offering
other consultancy or design services.
All of our instructors are full time
employees of the company, we do not
use contractors or consultants, plus
each instructor goes through a stringent
train-the-trainer process for each subject
they teach, ensuring they can deliver
the high standard of quality we and our
clients expect.
In addition, the instructors are currently all
going through training to become qualified
teachers with a Level 4 Certificate in
Education and Training. Over 60% of the
instructor team are already qualified with
the remaining instructors due to complete
their training this year.
What distance learning programs
does CNet currently offer?
We currently offer four distance learning
programs; the Data Centre Fundamentals
program is designed for individuals who
are either new to the data centre sector or
for those who sell products and services
to the data centre sector.
The program is an introduction into the
sector and features the key aspects of data
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CNet Training
centre working infrastructure and their
management and facilities relationship to
the delivery business strategy.
The Certified Telecommunication Project
Management (CTPM) is suitable for those
with experience of telecommunications
planning, installation and maintenance
within a data centre environment. The
program is targeted at individuals looking
to improve the overall performance
of their telecommunications and data
centre projects.
The Certified Data Centre Sustainability
Professional (CDCSP), has been
structured for senior data centre
operational and facilities management,
team leaders and senior engineers. The
program is designed to utilise existing
data centre skills, knowledge and
experience combined with new learning
centred around technical collaboration
and innovative approaches targeting
sustainability within a data centre facility
and the creation and implementation of
a long-term sustainability strategy to
support the business.
The world’s only Master’s Degree in Data
Centre Leadership and Management is a
distance learning program that is suited
to leaders and senior managers working in
data centre facilities and who are wishing
to form the elite group of worldwide data
centre professionals. ◊
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