Automating Certificate Generation
Creating certificates is a time-consuming job that most trainers dislike. Where I work there are some applications and IT systems that require users to have attended a training course before they are...
View ArticleOnline Training Tips – Avoiding Noise-Based Interruptions
As someone who has delivered online courses on a weekly basis for the past 2 years, I’ve experienced my fair share of interruptions, so much so that last year I wrote a blog post about it. In this post...
View ArticleOnline Training Tips – Non-Verbal Communication
In my previous blog post about interruptions, I covered noise-based issues and suggested muting all participants. However, the delegates still need a way to communicate with you. Most online...
View ArticleMirror Mirror on the Wall
One of the new features of the iPad 2 is “mirroring”. This provides the ability for the iPad to mirror (i.e duplicate) it’s output to an external display device such as a monitor, a projector or TV....
View ArticleMy Mobile Recording Studio
Today I delivered two training sessions on Incident Management and Remedy, something that I deliver every couple of weeks. The courses are delivered virtually, using Webex and a normal telephone...
View ArticleSize Does Matter!
Although my job title is Training Consultant, my role encompasses much more than that. I deliver traditional courses, 1:1 coaching, provide IT support and develop MS Office based solutions, so in an...
View ArticleThe Excel Trainer
If you’re familiar with the content of my blog, you’ll know that I’m a self-confessed “spreadsheet geek” with a passion for Excel. The first course that I delivered, way back in 1989, was Introduction...
View ArticleCan the iPad Replace the Whiteboard?
When I delivered my first training course nearly 25 years ago, all I had was a flip chart and some coloured marker pens. I didn’t even have a projector to demonstrate the software to the delegates....
View ArticleKensington Si600 Presentation Remote Control
I deliver a lot of presentations. In addition to regular full-day training courses, which have a few introductory slides at the beginning, I also deliver 1-hour “training events” where I currently...
View ArticleUsing a Webcam in Virtual Training
“The feedback from the delegates was overwhelmingly positive. Seeing me made them feel as if I was there in the room with them which made it easier for them to listen to me and understand what I was...
View ArticleWe’re Yammin – Supporting Learning with Social Networking
On 22nd May I’m delivering a webinar to The Learning and Performance Institute. The subject is how Yammer supports learning at work. The perception for many is that Yammer is like FaceBook. It’s not...
View ArticleTraining Session Recording: Excel VBA 101
On 24th July 2013, I delivered a 1 hour live online training session, Excel VBA 101. The session was delivered on behalf of the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) The training session was aimed...
View ArticleLync and the Plantronics C310-M Headset
When Microsoft Lync was rolled out at work, myself and my colleagues were each given a Plantronics C310-M headset. If you’ve not used Lync, think “Skype for the Enterprise”. I use Lync all the time....
View ArticleCaffeine – Keeps my Windows PC Awake
In Episode 77 of MacBites, Elaine reviewed a number of apps that stop a Mac from going to sleep. During the reviews, I commented that I wish there was something similar for Windows that I could use at...
View ArticleOne Course, Two Delivery Methods
This week I was delivering one of my regular courses, How to Use The Company Intranet Editor, to a virtual audience. Or at least that’s what I thought it would be. I had my Webex details. I had my...
View ArticleMirror Mirror on the Wall
One of the new features of the iPad 2 is “mirroring”. This provides the ability for the iPad to mirror (i.e duplicate) it’s output to an external display device such as a monitor, a projector or TV....
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