Solutions

At Practice-IT we understand that although every IT department has different specific requirements, fundamentally everyone has the same problem; to develop IT skills while keeping costs in check. As a result, we have developed a range of products and services to improve the IT skills throughout your business that focus on developing the practical ability of the individual through a combination of online live labs, customised content and dedicated learning support and instruction.

One of the key benefits of this technical solution is our continuous skill development model, meaning skills can be transferred back into the business very quickly thus ROI can be instantly measured.

If we use footballers as an example; they may learn tactics and the history of the game but if they don’t practice their skills on the training ground they will never excel in the game. Similarly, Practice-IT enhances your knowledge through doing rather than listening.

To achieve this solution, we have developed the following range of practical learning components for you to select from to ensure all your ongoing operational and skill development needs are met.

Practice-Labs
Supported Learning
Customised Content
Certifications

Practice-Labs

Practice-Labs are the foundations of our approach to skills development and can be employed by the user to:

Explore new technologies

Resolve operational challenges

Test new concepts in a safe working environment

As the labs are online they can be easily accessed from anywhere and at anytime, ensuring that distributed teams can all develop at simultaneously. This helps to improve technology integration and provide a high quality level of support to the business.

Additionally with none of the hardware, software and support costs (such as licensing and power) associated with traditional internal test labs, Practice-Labs are the ideal way to gain the practical experience you need on the technologies of today and tomorrow without having to invest in expensive equipment. As such, they are a must in every IT department - not to mention a very green solution as well.

For a list of supported technologies using Practice-Labs click here

Supported learning

Our experienced learning consultants are able to deliver real world working scenarios during scheduled skill enhancement days to assist in developing the skill levels of your staff. Practice-Labs are used as the cornerstone of the learning and you may even want to use some of your operational challenges as subject matter. Your sessions can be held onsite at your offices or offsite at a nearby location.

These skill enhancement days can be used to compliment the labs as follows:

Technology workshops (1:1 or group) e.g. Windows Server 2008

New project training requirement e.g. new 3rd party technology

Skills improvement and development workshop (1:1 or group) e.g. DNS and WINS

Online learning support

For follow up sessions or delivering content to distributed teams we have an online platform that can cater for these needs. Delegates and learning consultants can interact via live chat or tele conference and are able to share their lab for a real time internet based learning solution.

Interactive online learning support

Collaboration between staff members

Online support community

Customised content

You are able to individually select relevant subject matter from our technology catalogue to provide you with a tailored course covering the specific topics that you need at any given time. Using our online course builder you are in full control of your skills development programme, including the crucial elements such as what is covered and how, when and where the learning is delivered. Of course, we are ready and willing to assist you by recommending industry hot topics but the real value lies in you being able to cherry pick bespoke solutions to alleviate specific pain points you are currently experiencing or anticipating.

Target your skills gap and select relevant topics for your particular technology needs

Subject matter for the entire IT department

Select individual hourly modules or recommended full day sessions

Certification Training

If you require your staff to complete official certification courses we can facilitate this either onsite at your offices or offsite at a nearby location. These courses focus more on gaining the knowledge to pass exams and achieve certification as opposed to targeting more granular and immediate skills and tend to be more structured.

Multiple vendor certifications

Onsite or offsite certification training days

Access to Practice-Labs to support the learning process