VPN Technology Fundamentals – Webinar
Are you ready to advance your knowledge in the world of virtual private networks? This webinar provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to deploy and troubleshoot VPNs. You will get a preview of the Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN) v1.0 training course which will prepare you for the 300-730 […]
Failing Fast – Is It Really Okay?
If you’ve been around corporate America for a while, you’ve probably heard some form of this terminology – “fail fast” or “fail forward.” Rather, the implication that in order to perfect a process or product, you must first discover the ways in which they fail. This may sound like a very strong theory, may even […]
We All Just Want to Have Fun
There is absolutely nothing wrong with adding some fun to training programs! Is there a time and place? Of course. You know how you find out where to appropriately add some fun? ANALYSIS. This was my last chance–I had to reinforce it one more time. Did you know that 71% of employees feel stressed out during […]
Compliance Training – Is it really that bad?
In this episode we discuss compliance training, what we all love to hate. But why do we hate it, and can it be better? We attempt to define what compliance training is, and how we can improve its reputation with learners and L&D practitioners alike. It’s not that bad, really!
How Compliance Training Gets Its Groove Back
In this article, I am going to be talking about compliance training. NO WAIT, COME BACK! I am going to be talking about what it is, why it can be so bad, and how we can make it better. OK? Read the first few paragraphs, and if that does not do it for you, then […]
Onboarding – Where We All Start
In this episode we discuss what every L&D team has talked about at some point, onboarding. This is a crucial part of any organization, and L&D plays a huge role in how a new employee begins their new role. More and more we see that if onboarding is not done correctly, you will lose your […]
Onboarding: It Takes as Long as it Takes
I hear you. You want to know how long onboarding should take. Up to this point in this series, we have discussed why analysis is important in the development of an onboarding program, how to get buy-in from leaders, how a variety of activities engages learners, the value of mentors, and the imperativeness of collecting metrics. In this piece, we are going […]
One-and-Done Is Just Not a Thing
Remember when we talked about metrics and benchmarks? You don’t? Do you remember what we said about how onboarding should contain a variety of modalities? I get it, you read them and moved on. But what if you really needed to retain the information about metrics (and you do!) and why they are important? How much […]
The Tools We Use: Software and Hardware
In this episode we discuss the different software and hardware that we use to create training. From the Microsoft suite to the monitor on our desk, we discuss how we use the tools to create different learning, and even give some cheaper alternatives to those that cannot afford the pricier software packages.
Certification for the Modern Network – Webinar
Are you ready to embark on a journey that will transform your career and open doors to endless opportunities in the world of networking? Whether you’re an experienced network engineer, a software developer seeking new opportunities, or an IT professional aiming to upskill, this webinar is a must-attend event! Don’t miss this chance to unlock […]
Leveling Up Your Project Management
Managing projects is no easy task. When you add a layer of very busy and less-than-engaged stakeholders, it can make meeting deadlines and getting approvals even harder. One of the challenges I remember early on as a project manager was having the confidence to ask for what I needed from senior stakeholders. Why would these […]
Tools for Learning Development
From time to time, we get asked what tools and equipment we use to create the learning objects that we give to our clients, so we thought we would take some time and go through the tools that we use to create learning. Below is a list of software that we use and what deliverables […]