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Checklist: Choosing an IT training provider

Guide

With many options available, choosing an information technology (IT) training provider can be difficult. Before committing to a particular course or entering into a technical 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ contract, it can help to ask the following questions:

  • How long has the supplier been established?
  • What training materials and documentation are provided to attendees of the training company's courses?
  • Does the training company offer any materials for evaluation purposes so that you can try them before you buy?
  • Does the training company conduct a training needs analysis and offer consultancy? If so, at what rates?
  • Are training costs based on the number of students or is there a set charge for a particular course?
  • Is the training company prepared to provide training on-site? What facilities will be needed, eg room layout, equipment, etc?
  • What are the specific costs associated with the provision of technical 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ, eg an annual cost or renewable subscription, a charge per PC being 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµed, charges based on the number of users, etc?
  • What procedures are in place to escalate 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ calls to ensure that they progress towards a solution?
  • Is the technical 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ supplier prepared to make on-site visits to address and rectify technical issues with your systems? If so, what are the charges associated with such services?
  • What qualifications do the supplier's technicians hold? Are they fully qualified or certified by the manufacturers to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ and maintain your IT hardware and software?
  • Can the 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ company provide references for you to contact?

Get help with ICT

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