You are here:
 
On-Site vs. Open Enrollment:
Which is Right for Your Company?
 

Today's technological advances have expanded the options for instructional delivery, from traditional instructor-led courses to Web-based instruction, computer-based instruction, and self-directed study. In many instances, however, there is no substitute for the effectiveness of live, instructor-led training.

MindIQ offers two options for instructor-led course delivery: On-site and Open Enrollment. The table below offers a point-by-point comparison of these options using the four Cs of training—Cost, Convenience, Customization and Collaboration.

 

On-Site

Open Enrollment


Cost

  • No travel, lodging, or per diem costs
  • One fixed price for the cost of training your entire team
  • A cost-effective training solution for 4 or more employees
  • For departments needing only 1-3 employees trained, this is the most cost-effective option


Convenience

  • Training delivered in the workplace, on the systems your team uses every day
  • Convenient locations in six U.S. cities and a recurring schedule of over 250 classes offer maximum availability


Customization

  • MindIQ certified professionals assess your IT needs
  • Courses and subject matter are tailored to your organization's culture, knowledge base and IT environment
  • An extensive pre-course questionnaire is administered by our instructors so that courseware and lab exercises can be custom fit to meet the needs of each student


Collaboration

  • Your entire team will receive the same high-quality instruction at the same time, enhancing not only knowledge but also team interaction
  • Your employees interface with other IT professionals and have the opportunity to share ideas and best practices

Still Undecided?

If you're still uncertain which is best for your company, answer the following questions:

  • Do four or more individuals at your site require further education?
  • Is your company currently under travel restrictions?
  • Does your company have limited training budget resources?
  • Do other Alpha sites near your location have staff in need of training?
  • Does your company need customized operating system training in Tru64, OpenVMS, Linux, HP-UX, Solaris or AIX?
  • Is there a need in your organization for customized learning to match your unique IT environment?
  • Are there major system purchases or server consolidation/upgrades planned in the near future?


If two or more of these questions apply to your company, on-site training may just be the answer to meet your company's needs.

For more information, call (800) 511-5299 and ask to speak with a technical training specialist.