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15 August 2007
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INCAT® Autodesk® Instructor Led Distance Learning: Personalized Technical Training Via the Internet Enhances Expertise, Maintains Productivity
Studies show that manufacturing organizations struggle with the issue of keeping technical employees current in their training and the lost productivity related to that employee training. The Internet-based INCAT Autodesk Instructor Led Distance Learning (ILDL) program is designed to address this issue - enhancing the skills of technical employees without removing them from critical project work for up to three or four days at a time by offering training in half-day sessions held at their own workstation.
"INCAT leverages the latest technology to bring the most effective training programs to the mechanical engineering and design industry through ILDL," said Daniel Miles, Technical Director - INCAT General Manufacturing Solutions Group. "ILDL simulates a traditional classroom environment but, because it is Internet based, the training eliminates employee travel time and expense and provides more flexibility in scheduling."
An added benefit of training via ILDL is that detailers, designers and engineers may train part-time, keeping their skills current while still generating revenue for the company, Miles added.
"ILDL is more cost-effective for the client because it keeps employees in the office and working at least half the day," noted John Haupt, INCAT Director - Education Services. "We've responded to the market and moved classes to the Internet to accommodate our customers' business needs."
INCAT delivers ILDL through collaboration solution software from ElluminateT, a leading provider of distance learning solutions for real- time organizations. This Internet-based learning mimics the experience trainees receive in a traditional classroom setting with one exception -ILDL provides a true one-on-one training experience. The instructor can monitor each trainee individually or simultaneously with others training at other sites. The ability to of the instructor to monitor each student's screen keeps trainees on track and avoids mis-steps.
When students need additional attention, they can enter a "break-out" room and work individually with an instructor in private, in a session that does not interrupt or delay the class in progress. Additionally, students may choose to share their work and engage in discussions with fellow trainees - just as they would in a live classroom.
The success of ILDL from INCAT is proven in companies from a wide variety of industries. "I like the fact we can have people from all over the country in the same class," said Mike Cole, of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Chris Prince, of MAHLE Engine Components in Muskegon, Mich., said, "I liked the fact no travel and I could check my e-mail and not miss anything."
"Productivity is the key to competitiveness," noted Miles. "Our ILDL clients find that leveraging this method of training keeps their employees ahead of the technology curve and gives their company an edge over its competitors."
For more information about the INCAT ILDL program for Autodesk, including downloads, a list of available classes, fee structure and registration information, go to http://www.incat.com/ILDL .
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