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 Web-skills training courses* Too many hits? * Too time consuming? * Not sure of accuracy?
* No consistency? * Too much irrelevance? * Not sure of credibility? * No patience?
If you can identify with any (or all!) of the above when surfing the Web you're certainly not alone! Your time is precious in the publishing industry - you need to find information fast & professional researchers understand this. Come on a PResS course and in less than one day you will
- understand the structure of the Web
- identify sources other than search engines
- search faster & more effectively in search engines
- construct search plans
- learn advanced searching tips
- evaluate the accuracy of Web resources
SUMMER/AUTUMN OFFER: Buy one full-day course, get one free! Contact us for details.
Why choose our course?
| Unlike any other course of its kind, it is tailored specifically to the needs of publishing/media staff - and each course is structured to suit the individual group. Courses also can be tailor-made, covering any of the topics listed below. |
"The quality & content of the course was excellent. The instructors were great..."
Course delegate from OUP |
Courses are generally run on your own company premises (where possible), just in case you need to go back to work during the day. But we can arrange mixed Company/individuals courses where necessary. We try to make the courses interesting, and fun, with a mixture of theory and practical work, solving research queries and practising search techniques. Attendees are encouraged to bring in failed searches of their own so they can relate the course to their own day-to-day work.
Personal attention is guaranteed with a trainer/student ratio of 8:1 or 8:2 (2 trainers can be provided) and one-to-one sessions throughout enable attendees to ask questions and seek advice on individual queries and problems. A two week after-course helpdesk is available for all course attendees, plus ample, detailed handouts.
Full day course
Level: All
Covers: Internet basics, scope of information, reference resources, blogs, mailing lists, simple searching, subject directories, search engines, search plans, advanced searching, tips & tricks for speed, 'deep' Web, evaluation and copyright. Practical exercises throughout. See sample course outline.
Half day course (level 1)
Level: Beginner
Covers: Internet basics in depth, using a browser, scope of information, reference resources, simple searching, search engines & directories. Practical exercises throughout.
Half day course (level 2)
Level: Intermediate (for those who have grasped the basics of Web searching in directories & search engines)
Covers: Constructing search plans, advanced searching, 'deep' Web, evaluation and copyright. Practical exercises throughout.
Subject specific course (level 2) - half or full day
Level: Intermediate (for those who have grasped the basics of Web searching in directories & search engines)
Covers: For those editors working on a particular topic, eg. history or politics. This course offers Web resources, bookmarks to take home, search methods & can include topics from the Internet full day course above.
Bespoke training
One to one training, hourly training, training tailored exactly to your needs. Just ring or email.
Attendee requirements
All courses are PC based. Prior knowledge of using a mouse and Windows is required.
Cost
The cost of PResS training depends on the number of attendees, the number of trainers, the geographic location and the length and depth of the course.
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