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Here's how it works...

Registration:

  1. Register for a course as always – on our webstore or via telephone with a sales representative.
  2. Choose the class that you would like to attend.
  3. Provide payment for the class (credit card preferred).
  4. A confirmation letter and materials are sent to the email and shipping addresses that you provide.
  5. A special invitation to attend the training sessions with URL instructions and the telephone number for the audio is sent to your email address.

Attending Class:

  1. From your computer, sign-into the environment 10 minutes prior to class to have time to download the plug-in. (It’s from Webex a trusted provider of this environment.)
  2. At the completion of sign-in, you are brought into the SPSS Training Center environment.
  3. Dial the conference line to hear the audio and begin taking your class.
  4. During class your instructor will ask you to use your computer with appropriate software to complete the learning exercises.
  5. Each class begins with a quick overview of the environment to make you comfortable with what to do.
  6. Relax and enjoy your class – work, ask questions, and complete each exercise.

Click this link to take a look at the course offerings or sign-up for class

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Virtual Training right for me?

It may be exactly what you want. Because classes are offered by topic, you can choose to focus your learning on a specific aspect of the product.

How will I get hands-on practice?

SPSS classes are designed to provide hands-on practice as a key part of the learning experience. You will log-into our virtual learning environment and when appropriate be asked to use your computer to complete the learning exercises. You will complete them from your location - just as if you were in one of our public classrooms.

Will I get bored?

Classes have been designed to address topics from our full-day classes and have a seat time ranging from 90 minutes to 3 hours. Just like a face-to-face class, you will be given breaks, engaged with exercises, and have the ability to ask questions of the trainer (privately and publicly).

How will I hear the trainer?

Each class is assigned a telephone number for the audio. You dial into it a just like attending a conference call.

How will I ask questions?

The environment has been designed to mirror the best features of classroom learning while adding features specific to the Internet. Just like in a classroom, you can get the instructor’s attention by raising your hand. The instructor sees an icon on screen next to your name that indicates that you have a question. If you’d like to ask your question privately, you can select the instructor from a drop-down list and chat privately without others hearing or reading your comments.

Can I collaborate and interact with other students?

Some classes are designed so that groups of attendees are placed into virtual break-out rooms to complete exercises or to work together. Your audio is also transferred to that room. Upon completion of the exercise or time limit, you can transfer back to the virtual classroom and main line.

What type of materials will I receive?

You will receive a PDF copy of our course materials about the topic that you are learning. Jusl like a standard course book, it will have all lecture and handouts.

What will I need?

You will need a computer, a telephone, and a quiet space to work.

Will you still offer public classes?

Absolutely, we will continue to offer public courses in each of our training sites. Classrooms are very effective learning environments and represent the learning style of many students.

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL ON-LINE LEARNING:

When taking an on-line class from your office, it is important to be able to focus on the course, material and instructor. We recommend the following:

  1. Quiet Place. Reserve a quiet place to take your class. (Schedule a conference room with Internet access and telephone line or close your office door).
  2. Do Not Disturb. Let others know that you are taking a class and should not be disturbed. (Place a sign on the door that says “In training, Do Not Disturb.”
  3. Engage. Stay engaged – ask questions, complete exercises, complete all pre-work assignments.
  4. Manage your time well. Return from breaks on-time!. Avail yourself of lab times and sessions.
  5. Don't multi-task. Concentrate on the instruction provided. Don't do email, make calls or read other material. You'll get more from the session if you stay focused on the session.