If the course is ongoing, such as in the case of a technical school or college, work may become necessary outside of the classroom arena. When offering a technical course, writing needs to be tempered with practical applications, so be prepared to offer an at-home project that will need to be done, as part of the requirement for completing the course. It’s important, in that case, to make yourself available during off-class times, in case students need some extra help. In many cases, teachers or trainers will offer an hour or two each week during non-class times for the purposes of tutoring or additional assistance with what’s being covered in the classroom.
Grading Systems
When you’re doing the I.T. training within a work arena, grading usually isn’t necessary. A simple pass or fail designation is typically all that’s required. Within a formal school environment, however, grades will almost always need to be issued, so it’s important that records are kept and saved for at least a year – longer, in many cases. Today, this is done electronically, but it pays to have a back-up of those grades – either in electronic form or written (printed) form. That way, if a student contacts you after completing the course with questions about their grade, or if you’re approached about their grades for a transcript request, then you’ll be prepared.
Course Completion
Adults, like children, enjoy receiving something for their efforts and, as a dedicated I.T. Trainer, you should be prepared to hand them a certificate or other form of achievement indicator. There are lots of templates that provide great diplomas and certificates for just such an occasion, which can be found on a variety of software or – for those using Microsoft – through the templates section of their website. If they can be printed in color, so much the better. Many of them will frame these and place them on the wall near their desk at work – especially if they were earned through their company’s training department.