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Teaching Photoshop: Introductory tips for Trainers

October 13, 2000 7:00am PDT

If you're intimidated by Photoshop, these tips on how to plan a class on this graphics program will help you organize the information. This article focuses on how to cut through the clutter to...

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Tips for becoming a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT)

December 20, 1999 8:00am PST

With all the certifications available, here's one that's in many fields and shows you have the basic "trainer" skills needed to facilitate training. Bob Potemski discusses the program...

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Evaluating new trainers: Are they doing the job?

September 5, 2000 7:00am PDT

After you've selected and trained your new trainers, how do you know if you made the right decisions? The answers can be found through an assessment of their performance. This article includes a...

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Download our behavioral interview questions for trainers

November 15, 1999 8:00am PST

Training Managers, are you in the process of hiring a new IT trainer or developer? If so, we have a collection of behavioral interview questions at your disposal.

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How to choose between a trainer and a subject matter expert

November 21, 2000 8:00am PST

Who is the best person to conduct IT training? Should you hire a trainer or a subject matter expert? Identifying an individual's strengths and weaknesses can help you decide.

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Tips for developing a trainer evaluation process

September 25, 2000 7:00am PDT

Once you have the right trainer for the job, you need an evaluation plan to fix trouble spots and improve the trainer's overall skills. Several training managers share their ideas on how to create...

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Tips and tricks for technical trainers

January 1, 2002 8:00am PST

How can you become a more effective technical trainer? Check out this collection of some of our most popular training tips and techniques by columnist Jeff Davis.

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Download our self-assessment test for trainers

December 24, 1999 8:00am PST

As a trainer, you spend a lot of time evaluating your peers and students. When was the last time you rated yourself? Download this self-assessment test and pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses.

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So you want to be an IT trainer

August 24, 1999 7:00am PDT

Before you decide to jump into a career in IT training, there are a few things you need to ask yourself. Bruce Maples provides a list of questions you should consider before making a career change.

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People skills are key to success for new and veteran trainers

August 21, 2000 7:00am PDT

What attributes should you consider when selecting coworkers as teachers for an in-house training project? This article points out the advantages of pursuing potential trainers who have strong...

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Let BioWallet Signature protect your sensitive data

November 23, 2011 3:09pm PST

Jack Wallen says the BioWallet Signature Android application is quite good at securing data that should not be seen by prying eyes.

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Check out this project management resource for trainers

January 31, 2000 8:00am PST

If you're interested in developing your project management skills, we've got a Web site for you.

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Traveling trainer: The greatest job in the world

May 16, 2000 7:00am PDT

Bruce Maples talks to Latifa Meena about her job as a freelance technical trainer and gets the scoop on a profession that offers good pay, flexible hours, and no office politics.

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Make a New Year's resolution to become a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT)

December 13, 1999 8:00am PST

What is a CTT? Bob Potemski shares the background information on what the Certified Technical Trainer (CTT) is all about in his first installment on becoming a CTT.

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Trainers: Just say no to "uh" and "um"

July 9, 1999 7:00am PDT

If you want to be a good trainer, you must learn to be a good public speaker. Jeff Davis will show you how to adopt a zero-tolerance policy for hemming and hawing.

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Setting successful goals with your trainers

August 10, 1999 7:00am PDT

As a manager, it's essential that you set goals with your trainers. Here are some helpful tips that will assist you with the process of setting good successful goals.

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Add The Trainer's Tool Kit to your library

October 15, 1999 7:00am PDT

Susanne Krivanek reviews a book that she says all trainers need to have at their fingertips. Find out why The Trainer's Tool Kit is just the reference guide for both beginning and veteran trainers.

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Selecting a new IT trainer: Develop the right skills

August 28, 2000 7:00am PDT

Once you have the right people for your internal training job, you need to help them develop the skills they need to teach. Two key issues are presentation and adult learning theory. Find out how...

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The internal trainer's perspective: How to design a reinforcement class

June 12, 2000 7:00am PDT

There's never enough time in a standard training class to cover all the software features that your users need. In-house trainer Michelle Hutchinson explains how to design shorter classes to...

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Helping a new trainer with class development

July 6, 2000 7:00am PDT

Once you've hired someone for your training staff, this new trainer should start designing classes. The best way to do this is to start with an outline and build from there. Here's the blueprint...

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