Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Danger of Outdated I.T. Training

An I.T. Professional, at any point of his career must keep learning in order to grow. Everyone knows this and people spend large amounts of money and devote time they really cannot spare to trying to stay ahead of the game. Software training courses are the logical solution. And for the busy professional, web based software training programs are the way to go. From 2D and 3D computer graphics to advanced J2EE web services, enterprise resource planning systems, SAP training and lots more is easily available. But you need to be sure that you are learning the latest cutting edge technologies or you are wasting your time.


Fortune Technologies Stays Ahead


Fortune Technologies Inc. is one of the fastest growing consulting and I.T. training companies in the Bay Area. What makes them stand out is the fact that their work with their clients in a range of industries enables them to keep abreast of the latest developments in I.T. and they constantly upgrade their courses to reflect the knowledge and skill demands of the workplace. Their instructors continuously monitor and modify course content to meet the requirements of the ever changing I.T. industry. Fortune Technologies trains their students to grow with the ability and confidence to take on new challenges by equipping them with the current best practices. A visit to http://www.fortunetechnol.com/ will provide more information on the training on offer and also how their training system makes anytime, anywhere training a reality.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Overloaded I.T. Professionals

Working 80 hours a week, and more, is not uncommon in the I.T. Industry. Even if you are not pushed this hard, unless you are very lucky, keeping up with work demands leaves you with little or no time for anything else. But in an industry that is evolving everyday, just meeting current demands is not enough to grow your career. You need to be ready and able to take on greater responsibilities when they are offered to you and that means having additional skills. But where is the time to learn?


I.T Training for the Real World


Taking time off to attend classroom based software training classes is not practical. And while web and email based software training programs may be of some help, they are designed for mass consumption and cannot meet the individual needs of each person. Also they are often rigidly structured and finding time to study and practice can be impossible. Fortune Technologies Inc., one of the fastest growing providers of I.T. consulting in the Bay Area, appreciates this. This is why their software training services are designed for the overworked professional. This online training is conducted by their highly qualified and experienced consultants and uses screen, voice and graphic tablets to allow for easy interaction between the student and instructor. And with 24/7 access to the company’s servers for practice, anytime anywhere I.T. software training of the highest standard is now a reality. Even the busiest I.T. professional can now work, learn and grow. Check out http://www.fortunetechnol.com/ to learn more.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Peter Principle

In 1969 Dr. Laurence J. Peter propounded the Peter Principle which says that "In a Hierarchy Every Employee Tends to Rise to His Level of Incompetence." What this means, in essence, is that while people are promoted on the basis of the work they have done, it is no guarantee that they are able to be effective in the new assignment where new skills are required. Nowhere is this truer than in the I.T. industry. With technologies changing so rapidly, the skills that make a person a performer today will not be enough when he is given larger responsibilities. The obvious solution to this is to constantly upgrade knowledge through software training programs. But while these may provide the knowledge that will be needed, they often do not teach how to apply it and use it to perform.


Real World I.T. Training Courses


Fortune Technologies Inc., a company with a reputation for providing the best I.T. consulting in the Bay Area, plugs this gap with their software training courses. Working with their clients to provide the real time and real world I.T. solutions that industry needs, they know that software training is not an end in itself – it must equip students with the skills they need to perform and grow in their careers. That is why their training programs, conducted by their highly qualified and experienced consultants, are designed to equip students with both the knowledge they need as well as the job related skills they must have to overcome the Peter Principle and keep their careers on the growth path. Find out how you can keep your career on the move at http://www.itcoursesbayarea.com/.

Monday, April 19, 2010

What Interviewers Look For

Whether it is for a new job or a promotion in the company you are in, interviews are inescapable. Most candidates face them with trepidation and spend all their spare time brushing up on the knowledge that they feel the new assignment will require. This is especially true of the I.T. industry where constantly evolving technologies are redefining job profiles everyday. But what most people do not realize is that an interview is not primarily focused on evaluating a candidate’s knowledge of data warehousing, embedded and real systems, ERP systems, Oracle applications or whatever else the job may require. Their applications, resumes and certificates / diplomas will provide information on this. The interview will look at a candidate’s knowledge only to confirm that what he or she has claimed is correct. The primary aim of the interview is different.


Interviewers Look for Job Skills


Knowing the theory behind an assignment is one thing. Being equipped with the job related skills to produce results is another and that is what interviewers focus on. That is why the software training courses offered by Fortune Technologies Inc., the fastest growing consultancy company in Silicon Valley, are so valuable. Working closely with their clients to provide state of the art I.T. solutions, the company knows what the work place requires. Their I.T. training, conducted by highly qualified consultants who are involved with real world applications, combines both the best teaching and retention methods to ensure that students learn at the highest level with a focus on providing the students with the job related skills they need. It’s not just a question of impressing the interviewers – Fortune Technologies gives you the skills you need to be a success in your new assignment. Find out more at http://www.fortunetechnol.com/.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

How You Learn Is As Important AS What You Learn

Just about everyone in the I.T. industry studied some aspect of software engineering before getting his or her first job. The seat of the pants way of working was okay in the early “wild west” days of I.T., but now that it is a formal industry, qualifications are the key to success. But with information technology evolving at such a rapid rate, staying abreast of the latest developments and technologies, especially in areas like enterprise resource planning systems is hard, especially for a professional with little time to spare for upgrading his skill sets. Sure, those who have been at the front lines of I.T. for years have a great deal of experience that is both invaluable and which newcomers do not have. But the newcomers may have knowledge of cutting edge technologies that could give them a head start in their careers and allow them to overtake those who have been on the firing lines for years. The only way to ensure that you stay ahead of the pack is by updating yourself through software training courses that give you access to state of the art technologies so your abilities to use the latest systems is second to none.


How Do You Do It?


Classroom based information technology training is out, because you can’t take time off from work to attend the training courses. Correspondence or email based training does not work because without one-on-one interaction with the instructors, there will always be gaps in what you learn. Fortune Technologies, one of the fastest growing consultancy companies In Silicon Valley, understands the problem professionals’ face. That is why they have evolved a series of online software training programs that allow for both direct student – instructor interaction, a system of teaching that makes learning and retention easy and provides 24/7 access to the company’s servers to allow the busy professional to practice in his own time. And what the courses teach is not just theory, but the application of the knowledge in the workplace so that the student is equipped with the tools he needs to keep his career on the growth track. Visit http://www.fortunetechnol.com/ to learn more.

Monday, April 12, 2010

What Do You Do When……?

This is a common question that is often asked at interviews, especially in the I.T. industry. It usually comes after a discussion on the candidates qualifications. Once the interviewers are satisfied that the candidate knows about advanced J2EE web services, ERP packages, Oracle applications or whatever the job requires, they then look to see if the knowledge translates into workplace skills. And that is where many job applicants slip up. It’s not their fault. They have learned the theory but where many software training courses slip up is in bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace where the corporate applications are put into practice. Theoretical knowledge must be adjusted or modified to meet the challenges of the workplace, where real life conditions are never the same as in the classroom. On the job training, even for the most highly qualified of candidates, costs the employer time and money before the new hire or promotee is able to earn his keep. In today’s competitive scenario, I.T. Companies are looking to cut this time to a minimum and are always searching for those who can hit the ground running.


Fortune Technologies Gives You The Edge


Fortune Technologies is a leading and rapidly growing Silicon Valley consultancy company. They work with their clients in real world situations to provide them the I.T. solutions that give them the business edge they need. This is reflected in their software training programs which are not only conducted by expert consultants but are also specifically tailored to give you the ability to add value to yourself and your organization from day one. These I.T. training courses are conducted with a special provision for one-on –one interaction with the instructors and 24/7 access to the company servers for anywhere, anytime practice. To learn more about the unique benefits that Fortune Technologies training courses offer, log on to http://www.fortunetechnol.com/.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Tomorrow Is Now

With the global recession seeming to be slowly but surely on its way out, industry is planning for growth again. It may not happen next week or next month, but planning ahead is the core of good management. The expected growth is going to spur on increased competition because companies will want to grab as much of the increasing market share as they can, as fast as they can. This means that the demand for I.T. services will see exponential growth. While existing I.T. technologies will form the backbone of this growth, new technologies will form its cutting edge.


Acquiring New Skills


Traditional classroom based software training classes may provide you with the basics you need to get a job in an I.T. company, but to acquire today the advanced skills you will need tomorrow, the only option is real time computer based training. And Fortune Technologies, a leading I.T. consulting company in the Bay Area, offers some of the best I.T. training courses available. This training is based on the company’s experience working with their client’s to provide state of the art I.T. solutions that keep them ahead of the competition. This means that their I.T. training is not just theoretical, but is focused on providing students with the real world skills they will need to grow in their careers. Examples of this are the new SalesForce.com Admin/ Developer and Selenium training programs now available. To learn more about Fortune Technologies and the range of training programs available, all designed for the busy professional with little time to spare, visit http://www.fortunetechnol.com/.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Who Has Time To Learn New I.T. Skills?

Everyone working in I.T. knows that the one thing they do not have enough of is time. It’s a tough but very rewarding world where career growth is based on tangible results. I.T. professionals are among the most ambitious people in the world and those destined to reach the top know that staying ahead of the pack is the only way to succeed. And staying ahead means being ready for the challenges of the future so that when opportunity knocks, you are ready to stand up and be counted. But where is the time to learn and get top quality I.T. training?


The Fortune Technologies Solution


Fortune Technologies is one of the fastest growing consultancy companies in the Bay Area. They work closely with their clients to provide state of the art software solutions to enable them to be leaders in their respective segments. This hands on experience with corporate applications means that they know the real world skills needed in the workplace. Coupled with the knowledge and experience of their consultants, this makes them ideally placed to offer Information Technology training that is designed to equip people with both the knowledge and the work related skills they will need to step into new assignments and bigger responsibilities. The company is aware of the time constraints that I.T. professionals’ labor under, which is why they have designed special software training programs that enable anytime / anywhere learning. Using screen, voice and the instructors graphics tablets for direct interaction, knowledge acquisition and retention and 24/7 access to the company’s servers for practice, the training courses have been created to provide quality software training that enables students to step seamlessly into new roles. And this is done in a way that makes accessing the future easy for the busy I.T. professional. Learn more about Fortune Technologies I.T. training courses and methodology at http://www.fortunetechnol.com/.