GREAT Software Training Courses
Skills for Success Right at Your Fingertips
Since 2002, Great Canadian Training has raised the bar on what it means to offer GREAT training.
GREAT training is:
- Practical so participants can apply what they learn right away
- Provided by engaging, knowledgeable instructors so your team actually enjoys their training
- Supported by resourceful training managers and training coordinators who are there to help you every step of the way
How Would You Like to Learn with Us?
Public Training
Regularly scheduled classes with participants from multiple organizations
- Runs on a regular schedule (see schedule)
- Guaranteed to run
- Follows our standard outline and uses our standard exercise files
- Learn or come back free learning guarantee
- Cost-effective when training fewer than six participants in the same course
Private Training
Classes set up specifically for your organization with just your participants, planned around your schedule and training needs
- You choose the date and can adjust the start and end times to accommodate different time zones
- Customize your learning objectives to better suit your needs
- Include your working files into the training session
- Only your team in the training
- Choose the location (online, onsite or at our training centre)
Training Formats
COURSE
- Cover comprehensive topics or subject matter in dept
- May have both self-paced and instructor-led components
- Participants can engage with both the instructor and peers
- Provide a deep understanding of several subjects
- Available online or onsite
- Full or Half-Day Sessions (6/3 hours)
- Multi-Day
- Small class size
WEBINAR
- Usually shorter than Courses and Workshops
- Delivers information on a specific topic
- Delivered in presentation mode online
- Could include slides, videos and live demonstrations
- Attendees are passive listeners, although there is time for a limited number of questions
- Online only
- 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Large number of attendees
- Viewing only - No Exercises
- Very limited participation
WORKSHOP
- Typically shorter than courses
- Hands-on and practical
- Faster paced than a course, but participants can follow along via exercises
- Often teaches a specific skill or addresses a particular challenge
- Available online or onsite
- 1 to 3 hours
- Variable class size depending on goals
- Limited participation
Generally speaking, if you would like to:
- Train up to six members of your team in any course and want a budget-friendly option, opt for our public training.
- Book training for more than six employees, want to customize your training or want to choose your own date, explore private training for your team.
- Provide informational training in a short period, consider our customized webinars.
What Software Would You Like to Learn More About?
Microsoft
Adobe
Programming
& Specialty
What Comes with Your
Instructor-Led Training?
PDF Reference Guide
Take the Reference Guide anywhere and save the environment with an electronic copy of your training Reference Guide for use on any of your computers or devices
30 Days of After-Training Support
Get 30 days of live 24/7 after-training support via phone, email and online chat to help apply what you've learned
Certificate of Completion
Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.
Available Course Add-Ons
*Add-ons are not available for all courses.
Speak to our team for more details.
After Training Support
Extend your After Training Support - One full year of 24/7 help for your projects available for purchase
Printed Reference Guide
Purchase a printed paper Reference Guide for use during your class and for future reference
Upskilling
You’ve learned how to effectively and efficiently use Microsoft Excel Level 1 (Basic) - now you can stay up to date! Book your Upskilling Workshop now and save for when you want to fill in the gaps and explore Microsoft’s latest tools and features.
Private, Customized Training as Unique as You Are
Our private training can be customized, from small changes
to creating completely new courses.
You can:
- Tailor your outline to cover the objectives you need to learn the most
- Combine topics from different courses to create a new one
- Use your own working files, instead of our standard exercise files
- Set start and end times that work for teams across different time zones
- Record your session so your team can go back to what they learned
Speak to one of our training coordinators today to discuss your custom session.
Learn Online, Onsite or Offsite
Online
Need to train individuals in small amounts or at distant locations? Screen sharing technology allows our Instructors to deliver training virtually.
Onsite
Training can take place in your boardroom or your company's training lab.
Offsite
Looking for a third-party facility to host your training session? We can help you find the training lab that's right for you.
Meet Our Hands-On and Engaging Instructors!
We work with Instructors who, like you, have real-world experience doing jobs like yours. They are consultants, business people and former office workers who share their experience and expertise with you in a kind and effective manner.
When you book a class, we select from our pool of expert Instructors and send the one we feel is just right for you. After each session, we review their performance to ensure we are always improving your training experience.
Get the most out
of your training
DURING YOUR SESSION
Ask questions about how to apply what you are learning to your job. In private sessions, use the files you work with every day
AFTER YOUR TRAINING
In the following days, continue to apply what you've learned to the files from your training. This is a great first step!
If you get stuck, don't worry - our 30 days of free after-training support gives you 24/7 access to expert Instructors via phone, email and screen sharing. They can get you back on track.
Organizing Training: Where Do I Start?
Organizing training for a group can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Find out from our resident experts the ins and outs of organizing training and some helpful insider tips to book your training!
Free Resources
We are happy to offer FREE resources to help your staff continue to learn and develop their skills. Check out our:
Webinars
FREE webinars on a variety of topics, from software tips and tricks to interpersonal skills, and more.
Podcast
Listen to The Great Canadian Leadership Podcast where we discover what makes a great leader and what lessons others have learned along the way.
Downloads
FREE downloads, like commonly used shortcuts, or accessible ribbons to add to your Microsoft suite.
Blog
Blog articles on Microsoft’s products, working remotely and professional skills.
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