Computer Training for Beginners

steps_3314

I do some part time pc repairs and have being asked by lots of people if i do any training for people who are relatively new to computers. I'm just wondering if i need to attain certification before i can offer this service. I would be looking to offer training on topics such as PC Setup and maintenance,Internet/Email,Microsoft Office etc etc The reason i am unsure is because you always see people offering grinds for school work etc

Any advice appreciated.

Happy Xmas to all!

Slow Motion

steps_3314 wrote: »

I do some part time pc repairs and have being asked by lots of people if i do any training for people who are relatively new to computers. I'm just wondering if i need to attain certification before i can offer this service. I would be looking to offer training on topics such as PC Setup and maintenance,Internet/Email,Microsoft Office etc etc The reason i am unsure is because you always see people offering grinds for school work etc

Any advice appreciated.

Happy Xmas to all!

Depends on wether it's official or not. If it's just cash in hand on an individual basis, it's the same as anything else really no qualifications are necessary just the knowledge. If you are offering it as a billable service it is best to get a qualification, ECDL trainer is the most basic AFAIK, you might have to be affiliated with a school or college to get this accreditation, at least it was a requirement when I did it a number of years ago, failing that you could get one of the A+ qualifications, or the Teachers Diploma in IT which a lot of evening classes do, it is awarded by a crowd called JEB and is fairly well known.

Hope that helps!

steps_3314

Slow Motion wrote: »

Depends on wether it's official or not. If it's just cash in hand on an individual basis, it's the same as anything else really no qualifications are necessary just the knowledge. If you are offering it as a billable service it is best to get a qualification, ECDL trainer is the most basic AFAIK, you might have to be affiliated with a school or college to get this accreditation, at least it was a requirement when I did it a number of years ago, failing that you could get one of the A+ qualifications, or the Teachers Diploma in IT which a lot of evening classes do, it is awarded by a crowd called JEB and is fairly well known.

Hope that helps!

Thanks for that. That's really helpful. The ECDL trainer sounds like the way to go i think. I also work full time but want to do this officially so have being talking to an accountant with regards to tax etc.

Do you know how long the ECDL training lasts? I can look it up now on the net anyway.

Thanks again for your comments

Slow Motion

steps_3314 wrote: »

Thanks for that. That's really helpful. The ECDL trainer sounds like the way to go i think. I also work full time but want to do this officially so have being talking to an accountant with regards to tax etc.

Do you know how long the ECDL training lasts? I can look it up now on the net anyway.

Thanks again for your comments

For ECDL accreditation at the time it was just confirmation that I was already teaching IT to a certain standard from the school I worked in, after that it was a 2hr bull**** session and £75 thanks very much. As for teaching it, the course is modularised (7 I think) and completion is pretty much up to whoever is running it, the last course I taught (last year) was 3 2hr classes per module the 3rd being the exam for that module!

steps_3314

Slow Motion wrote: »

For ECDL accreditation at the time it was just confirmation that I was already teaching IT to a certain standard from the school I worked in, after that it was a 2hr bull**** session and £75 thanks very much. As for teaching it, the course is modularised (7 I think) and completion is pretty much up to whoever is running it, the last course I taught (last year) was 3 2hr classes per module the 3rd being the exam for that module!

This is good as it is alot less expensive and the duration for this course alot shorter than the Teachers Diploma in IT.

Would there be certain Pre-resequites for the ECDL course and can you take it even if you are not a self-employed trainer?

Slow Motion

steps_3314 wrote: »

This is good as it is alot less expensive and the duration for this course alot shorter than the Teachers Diploma in IT.

Would there be certain Pre-resequites for the ECDL course and can you take it even if you are not a self-employed trainer?

For students or teachers? For students, yes you need the basics, an understanding of the keyboard and mouse, and some understanding of what a spreadsheet and word processor are. Some schools run pre-ECDL classes which I would recommend for someone who is a complete novice as you get the basics of the course without the pressure of sitting exams.

steps_3314

Slow Motion wrote: »

For students or teachers? For students, yes you need the basics, an understanding of the keyboard and mouse, and some understanding of what a spreadsheet and word processor are. Some schools run pre-ECDL classes which I would recommend for someone who is a complete novice as you get the basics of the course without the pressure of sitting exams.

Sorry my question was abit vague. I meant for trainers.

Also i meant it from the point of view of after you were qualified could you then teach ECDL without being a self employed trainer or even having a registered company.

Slow Motion

steps_3314 wrote: »

Sorry my question was abit vague. I meant for trainers.

Also i meant it from the point of view of after you were qualified could you then teach ECDL without being a self employed trainer or even having a registered company.

Other than the obvious i.e. a good knowledge of IT, I'm not sure! It was quite a few years ago when I did it and I was teaching IT courses (Pitmans, City and Guilds)in a school already so it wasn't an issue with me, I don't know what the requirements are today. I would imagine they have a website, they were based out of Blackrock College at the time so you might check them out!

TechieEddy

I just completed the JEB this year. Found it interesting. Do similar work to yourself and also get a lot of people asking for computer training.
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