In a previous post, we reported about the travel patterns of U.S.-based customers who attended an ESRI instructor-led training class in 2008. While many students travel to take training at an ESRI learning center, we know there are many others who are not able to travel due to budget cuts or just plain limited budgets. Our customers have told us that if money were not an issue, they would prefer to take instructor-led training over other training options.
We're all about helping our customers get the training they need to be successful with GIS and ESRI software. To help customers who want to take instructor-led training but can't travel, we offer the solutions below.
- Client-site training class—ESRI can bring instructor-led training directly to you. Now, when organizations host a training class at their site, they have the option to use an ESRI mobile lab at no additional charge. A mobile lab consists of preconfigured hardware, ESRI software, laptops if needed, and classroom setup service. With the mobile lab, organizations don't have the hassle of setting up the hardware and software required for their staff to participate in the class. Learn more
- Instructor-Led Remote Classroom—Using two-way interactive video conferencing technology, this new option lets you attend an instructor-led training class remotely from your local ESRI learning center or from your video-conferencing-enabled office site. From your remote location you can see and hear the instructor and other class participants, ask questions, and interact with the class proceedings. The instructor can see and interact with you and provide support and one-on-one assistance during class exercises. Learn more
Of course, the Instructor-Led Virtual Classroom has been around for a while now and we are continuing to add course offerings in that venue. And, while instructor-led training is often the first choice of many ESRI learners, our Virtual Campus Web courses and (free!) training seminars are very popular with the can't-travel crowd.
Our hope is that one of these solutions will meet your training needs until the can't-travel restriction is lifted.