Project-DrivenTraining

In our experience, the best training happens when staff members responsible for working with and maintaining new software participate in key phases of the design process—including the design of training. Technology initiatives that are planned top-down without input from the actual end-users can lead to problems down the road.

By understanding the roles of the people who will work with our software, we build interfaces and workflows that will maximize ease of use and efficiency. Then, when we do the training, there are no surprises, and your staff is enthusiastic because they can see their needs and concerns reflected in the software design. All of our training is connected to and rooted in the real processes of designing and implementing your systems.

“Shoulder-to Shoulder” On-Site Training and Mentoring

We also provide training for organizations committed to upgrading their staff’s technology skills. We do “shoulder-to-shoulder” on-site mentoring customized to individual needs. We also customize our proven presentations of tools and techniques with focused attention to your group.

Some of the regular training we offer includes:

• Database Reports and Analysis without Programming, using Microsoft Access
• Building Websites with Content Management Systems
• Maintaining websites with Dreamweaver and Contribute
• Strategic Communications--Using the Web and Email Effectively

Workshops and Seminars

Database Designs’ consultants are experienced presenters at technology conferences and workshops. Check our website for announcements of upcoming events.

And watch for our new 2007 series of free brown bag lunches and training sessions jointly offered with Management Consulting Services at our downtown offices at 6 Beacon Street. Projected topics include:

• Using the Web as an Interactive, community-building tool:
  Web 2.0 Basics
• Strategic Communication, Fund-raising and Advocacy via Email and the Web
• Education Excellence and the Role of Alternative Assessment
• Using the Best of the Free Tools on the Web: Google, Yahoo and beyond
• Database Analysis and Reporting.

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