It may not be plausible for students or employers to enter this five week program, but other options remain open. It will take a concerted effort from instructors and teachers to help these individuals overcome their anxiety. Instructors must be aware of the ways in which they can help reduce computer anxiety in their students. Ideally the first step would be to identify computer anxiety students. Early intervention can help ease anxiety.
Instructor can pair the anxious student with a confident, competent student.
It is difficult if a student misses a class, opportunities to make up the class should be made available, especially for beginners. The pressure imposed by time restraints can be overwhelming, increasing anxiety. Students will need to relax with and around computers. A calm, low stress atmosphere will benefit the learning student. As their confidence level increases, the anxiety reduces, and their attitude will become more optimistic.