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Let CBT Systems help you train yourself

August 13, 1999 7:00am PDT

With more than 900 interactive education software titles to choose from, CBT Systems publishes self-paced technology instruction to meet your IT training needs.

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Download our essential career development links for IT trainers

October 14, 1999 7:00am PDT

From professional training associations to technical information to other career-oriented links, the TrainingRepublic has got you covered. Download these essential links to assist you in your IT...

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Take your place at the head of the class

August 12, 1999 7:00am PDT

Too often trainers try to step out of the classroom spotlight. Elisa Suiter explains how to stand and deliver as the trainer in charge.

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Be persnickety about documentation

September 24, 1999 7:00am PDT

Training managers often forget the legal ramifications of documentation. Find out why accurate, updated information protects your enterprise.

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Retaining your training staff

August 23, 1999 7:00am PDT

Do you have a retention strategy in place for your training staff? If you don't, you better get one fast. Here are some suggestions for keeping your staff right where you want them.

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Forum buzz: Which skills should I master first?

August 31, 1999 7:00am PDT

If you're wondering which of today's hot skills will be even hotter tomorrow, you're not alone. One of our readers asked the same question. Take a look at the responses posted and add your two...

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Dare to trust your trainers' decisions

August 2, 1999 7:00am PDT

As a training manager, you can't afford to be a control freak. Elisa Suiter gives you some tips on building success by creating trust relationships with your trainers.

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TrainingRepublic readers share their NT certification concerns

October 25, 1999 7:00am PDT

Due to a strong response to the article "NT is dead; long live Windows 2000," we highlight our readers' many concerns about the retirement of NT certification.

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Readers sound off on Windows 2000 training

September 21, 1999 7:00am PDT

TrainingRepublic readers comment on what they think about the viability of training Windows 2000 now. Check out the wide variety of opinions, strategies, and actions these folks are taking.

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Formulas? What formulas? I don't see any formulas!

July 27, 1999 7:00am PDT

Ever wished for an easier way to see those sneaky formulas in your Excel spreadsheet instead of clicking on the individual cells? Check out this magic trick one of our readers shared with us.

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TechRepublic reader wonders: what happened to the training revolution

January 12, 2000 8:00am PST

What will be "the" classroom of the future? Distance learning, CBT, instructor-led—the list of training styles goes on and on. One TechRepublic reader shares his thoughts on...

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Just because you know where you're going doesn't mean you close your eyes to drive!

September 7, 1999 7:00am PDT

One TrainingRepublic reader learned firsthand about the perils (or at least the potential embarrassment) of teaching with your eyes shut.

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Don't make training an afterthought

January 4, 2000 8:00am PST

Have you ever been involved in training that was not well planned or was simply an afterthought? A TechRepublic reader tells how focusing on the project at hand while neglecting the training that...

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Fixing the problem versus teaching the solution

January 6, 2000 8:00am PST

Trainers are often stopped in the hall, called on the phone, or e-mailed with requests from colleagues who need help fixing an application problem. What do you do? Fix it for them or teach them...

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A true training ambush story

November 30, 1999 8:00am PST

Your training contract does not include the information the students want covered in class. What do you do? A TechRepublic reader shares a real-life training ambush story.

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The downside of miserly training spending

September 14, 1999 7:00am PDT

One reader has tried and tried to secure company dollars for training—to no avail. Learn more about his struggle to obtain career development training funds.

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Trainers make noise about language skills series

September 28, 1999 7:00am PDT

TrainingRepublic readers chime in on the use of audience-centered language during classes. One reader even lists various activities you can use to further engage your students.

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Trainers: Have you rewarded your tech support team lately?

July 20, 1999 7:00am PDT

One of TechRepublic's readers speaks out on the importance of rewarding your tech support team. Some trainers don't realize how valuable this team really is to their success.

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Leave that mouse alone

August 13, 1999 7:00am PDT

Do you have a problem keeping your hands off a student's mouse? Too many trainers wrest control of the mouse when a student is slow, behind, or lost. Here are some tips to help keep your student...

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