New Horizons Belfast:
New Horizons Learning Centres of Belfast is a part of New Horizons Learning Centres, Inc., one of the world's leading professional computer training providers for over 26 years, consisting of a global network of 300 training centres in 60 countries and training more than 3 million students a year. We are located 14 miles south of Belfast city, in Forest Grove Business Park, Ballylenaghan, Newtownbreda. New Horizons Learning Centre of Belfast offers a multitude of computer courses required to earn the most well-known and credible certification programs, to enhance your current skills or prepare for a career in IT. New Horizons Northern Ireland will deliver expert and state of the art Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) IT Training in applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project & Visio - and Technical IT Training geared towards MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, MCAD, MCPD, MCTS, MCITP, CompTIA (A+, Network+).
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Our Approach - Integrated Learning:
New Horizons Belfast integrated learning approach guides you through all stages of your learning lifecycle. It consists of five components - Assess, Learn, Reinforce, Support and Validate and merges multiple delivery methods and learning resources to create the most effective learning experience available in the industry.
Assess:
By assessing needs at the beginning of the learning lifecycle, students and corporate decision-makers are able to estabilish training objectives, choose the right solutions, and measure the effectiveness of a training program to maximize their investment.
A pre-assessment of skill levels identifies knowledge gaps so that training needs can be mapped to objectives. A post-assessment verifies that the required skill level has been attained.
Learn:
New Horizons Belfast learner-focused training solutions are designed to provide measurable and sustainable business value. We blend best-of-breed content with cutting edge training deliverly methods. Choose from Traditional Classroom Learning, flexible Mentored Learning, Online LIVE Learning, or self-paced Online ANYTIME Learning . Learn more about our Learning Methods.
Reinforce:
As part of our Integrated Learning model, New Horizons Belfast provides reinforcement tools to increase retention of the course material and advance the learning process. From hands-on labs to reference materials to practice exams, the learning experience is enhanced by a host of resource; including Learning Guides, eCourseware, Learning Kits, Virtual Labs, Free Retake Policy, and Certification Exam Preparation.
Support:
Not only do our students receive study tools and training required for learning, but also the supplemental support services to help complete the learning cycle. Our support resources are a valuable extension of our reinforcement tools.
Validate:
Validation allows the student or corporate training manager to identify the acquired knowledge, areas requiring improvement, and the value of the skills gained. Through course evaluations, certification exams, post-class assessments and surveys, students know they are achieving their desired learning goals.
Why is Integrated Learning Important:Integrated Learning is an effective learning solution because it allows individual learners and training managers to tie learning solutions to business objectives, bringing real and measurable results. Simply select the training method that fits your learning style, objectives, and budget.
Integrated Learning also has ability to assess the skills of individuals, track progress, increase retention, and manage training across the entire company, thereby offering you a better return on your investment of time and money.
Whether you are an individual looking to improve your skills or a corporate training manager, Integrated Learning means working with the premier training provider for a comprehensive learning solution that delivers quantifiable results.
Courses:Computer Courses and IT Training; Microsoft Application Training including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project & Visio; Microsoft Technical Training such as MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, MCAD, MCPD, MCTS, MCITP; Design and Media; Cisco Courses; Citrix Courses; CompTIA Courses; Information Security Courses; VMare Training. We also offer Softskills Training.
Classroom Learning:New Horizons Belfast is the leader in delivering quality instruction to students in a classroom setting. Our Classroom Learning delivery method blends instructor lecture, demonstration, hands-on practice and online resources to provide a dynamic and interactive classroom experience to our students.
As the world's largest independent IT training company, we offer more courses at more times and in more locations than any other computer training company. Businesses and individuals can choose from hundreds of technical training, desktop application, and business skills courses in our learning centers worldwide.
Classroom Resources:
As the foundation of our integrated learning approach, the classroom experience has become more enriching, dynamic, and valuable for our students. Our traditional classroom delivery method - instructor lecture and demonstration, followed by student practice through hands-on exercise - has been enhanced to include Web-based resources during and after class. Classroom Learning students have access to their own networked environment, which enables instructors to manage hands-on lab demonstrations and exercises that mirror the professional environment.
Students receive a Learning Guide as a reference tool while in class.
New Horizons Belfast employs the most experienced and qualified instructors in the industry. All of our instructors are certified in their respective subjects and bring years of industry experience to the classroom. Their real-world experience allows them to provide relevant and specific examples to help their students relate to the lecture and retain more information. According to over 1.4 million student evaluations, New Horizons consistently outperforms benchmark peer IT training companies in instructor performance, courseware quality and facility satisfaction.
Tools and Resources for Effective, Focused and Results-Oriented Learning:The New Horizons Learning Port is a powerful, Web-based learning management system where organizations and individuals can access their Online ANYTIME courseware, vLabs featuring hands-on experience with real equipment, Brainbench exams, and post-class reference libraries.
Learning Port provides the information organizations need to create a learning program that is mapped directly to your business objectives and the resources individuals need to meet their learning goals. Through Learning Port, organizations can deliver, track, manage and report on all Online ANYTIME courses, helping them to design, implement and measure specialized learning plans for all their students. Organizations have the ability to assess skill sets before and after class and utilize post-class resources to increase knowledge retention, thereby offering a better return on your investment of time and money.
Online ANYTIME Resources:Access to your post-classroom resources can serve as a preview of the vast array of additional self-paced learning resources known as Online ANYTIME that are available to you via the New Horizons Learning Port. Online ANYTIME resources include:
* Online ANYTIME Tutorial Libraries – A collection of self-paced eLearning courses from a range of techincal, applications and business skills content
* Integrated e-Reference - Online Books and other publications that compliment the learning offered in the Learning Port
* Brainbench Exams – Assessments that provide an excellent way to gauge the effectiveness of your learning
* Virtual Labs – Practice labs that provide hands-on practice to reinforce learning
Enterprise Learning Solutions:Enabling employees, realizing business value, and accelerating returns have become the primary objectives of organizations and IT professionals in an effort to drive stronger alignment between technology investments and business goals. The effective training and development of IT professionals can help transform the IT function in an organization and seamlessly integrate technology into the key business initiatives. This type of employee development should be entrusted to experts in the IT training industry. With over 25 years of experience, New Horizons has become the industry leader in IT training.
Enterprise Learning Solutions division at New Horizons Belfast is dedicated to meeting the complex needs of large multi-national, multi-location enterprise organizations. An effective learning strategy consists of more than training events, distance learning and a learning management system. We help you tie your learning needs to your organizational objectives. Whether your goal is to outmaneuver the competition, expand your business, or weather a downturn, adapting requires learning. New Horizons supports the achievement of your vision and the execution of your strategies by helping to develop your core competencies.
Our Enterprise Learning Solutions team focuses on organizations with complex, distributed learning needs that demand a tie-in to business metrics. New Horizons is the single source for facilities, resources and expertise that enable your organization to:
* Assess employee competencies against job requirements, identify gaps and create development plans to enable effectiveness and growth.
* Enhance performance by increasing employee productivity and effectiveness.
* Develop and retain employees while increasing morale. Utilize flexible learning options to minimize travel expenses and time away from the office.
* Provide a measurable ROI for your training and technology investments.
Career Development:New Horizons understand how competitive the job market is today, and that is why our placement staff is always working with one goal in mind - to get you hired in the job you want as quick as possible.
We have partnered with leading recruitment agencies to get you placed in Northern Ireland.