CBT: The Future of Training
There seem to be a rising interest in computer based training courses offered online. It is uncommon to see people searching for such courses such as Windows 2008 CBT and they are not just for the free tutorials that they can find online: they also want to get certified and prove that they are capable of those skills. This YouTube video from K-Alliance is a part of the sample of what those CBT courses are like, but to get all the stuff and all the advanced learning that comes with such courses, interested individuals will have to keep in touch with K-Alliance.
Indeed, online CBT training courses has really changed how people learn things. A decade ago, computer education still followed the old way of getting students to enrol in a class: they have to attend regular classes as it had been centuries back. A few decades back, I could remember some offers that are advertised on magazines, promising certifications and diploma courses by just simply studying at home. Now students simply need a computer hooked up to the internet to start learning.
But there is also a downside to this kind of studying arrangement. It can be easier for a student to get distracted as he tries to study – social networks and online games can really eat time. Hence, a student wanting for this kind of training must make sure that he must be well motivated and interested enough to finish the entire course to be successful.
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Rob Angeles
May 15th, 2009 at 12:19 am #
I was never a big fan of CBT. It makes me sleep and bored easily. I’d rather start on my own by buying a book and installing a trial version of a software. It works better for me. When I start hearing a monotonous voice explaining technical details, it really makes me yawn.
But there are people who loves CBT and do learn things fast. So, I guess this is more of a preference rather than convenience. Sooner or later, more and more CBT providers will be out there.
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