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Presented by Intelligent Education Partner benefit of not knowing who else will attend. This can add a further dimension to the learning as you can share ideas and experiences from others in the sector within similar roles. CNet has scheduled classroom-based programmes across the world, many have remote attendance capability too. On-site programmes Here, the professional instructor delivers the educational programme to multiple people from the same organisation at their place of work, at the same time. This is the ultimate convenience for the learners and ideal if they can escape the distractions of their day-to-day work while at their workplace. It also encourages team discussion and teamwork as colleagues can learn and innovate together. Remote attendance There are various forms of remote attendance learning available. Some provide details to join an online meeting that allows you to see and hear an instructor or teacher. Others are more sophisticated and allow you to join a place-based classroom with other learners sitting in the actual room. CNet’s remote attendance capability is different from others. It really does share the same classroom experience live with learners wherever they are in the world. Using the latest collaboration-enabled facilities, CNet provides those wishing to attend a programme remotely with access to specially designed smart rooms. In real-time, remote attendees benefit from the same instructor-led classroom environment, with the same levels of interaction, collaboration and instructor contact as those who are physically present in the room. Remote attendees effectively sit in the same classroom as all other learners and can therefore see, hear and enjoy the same learning experience. Additionally, remote attendees can often take part in group activities via a virtual break out room, combining those in the classroom with the remote attendees. Distance learning The ultimate flexible learning where the material is accessed online, allowing the learning to be undertaken asynchronously – when and where it is convenient. This approach does take focus and motivation as it is all too easy to push the flexible element too far and procrastinate. Secrets to success with distance learning include ensuring you dedicate time by creating a routine and adhering to it, having a quiet place to learn without the distractions of family or work life and using your dedicated online tutor support when available. This is a fantastic delivery method for individuals that cannot commit to specific classroom or remote attendance time programme due to their work commitments. CNet’s CEO, Andrew Stevens This way of learning allows the individual to manage their own learning schedule to fit around their work/life commitments. CNet’s Data Centre Fundamentals programme is perfect for individuals who are new to the industry (technicians with limited experience or exposure to data centre facilities) or for those who sell products and services to the data centre industry or who sell data centre services. This distance learning programme has been designed to help demystify the complex world of data centres. It provides an overview of what data centres are, what they do and why we need them. The Certified Telecommunications Project Management (CTPM), programme is designed to enable students to ensure good project management that will, in turn, help the result of the project improve its performance. Blended learning An approach to education that combines online pre-class study with place-based classroom learning. This could involve the support of an online tutor during the pre-class study in readiness for attending classroom sessions. Blended learning is ideal for those who do not fully enjoy distance learning as it provides motivation and a deadline to complete the online study and the ability to discuss new learning with others and the instructor during the classroom sessions. To find out more about CNet Training, please visit the website: www.cnet- training.com. ◊ www.intelligentdatacentres.com Issue 12 61