MTS in particular focuses on bespoke training, and takes in subjects which may not be part of the certification programme. With services such as consultancy and mentoring, MTS is moving steadily away from standard training. New technology may change training as working practices become more flexible. Global Knowledge is promoting e-learning as a way to save on time and travel, and also for specialised courses. IT managers who want their staff to take certificate courses should look for guarantees.
Most instructors are freelance, but work exclusively for one trainer.
They are engineers who have been trained to teach but many training firms, including Getronics, encourage their instructors to keep working in business consultancy roles. Convergence of voice and data will increase training demand, but there are strong indications that the current leaders in this field are likely to dominate the market in the years ahead. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of ZDNetUK is prohibited. ZDNetUK and the ZDNetUK logo are trademarks of Ziff-Davis Publishing Company.