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Title: Excel Training Rubbish
Post by: addictweb on June 25, 2008, 10:34:24 AM
Im sat in a room in London city apparently getting an accredited Excel training course that is tailored to my skill level (as part of my internship).

Its a joke.

The trainer is failry mature and doesnt have to foggiest about anything thats not directly on her list of things to teach. I saw that this course is over £400 if you walk in off the street.

I think i might re-think my career and go into training. I could certainly handle this course a lot better than this!
Title: Re:Excel Training Rubbish
Post by: jamieL on June 25, 2008, 17:34:38 PM
Its ridiculous the stupidity of some trainers and the amount they are making!

A graphics designer mates mate teaches a 2 day intensive course on starting your own e-business. 16 hours of training and handing them a big textbook to refer to and charges them 2 grand for it!


He must be one rich, rich man..



On a side note, does anyone know of any higher level excel qualifications? Ive been thinking about doing one.
Title: Re:Excel Training Rubbish
Post by: BigSoy on June 25, 2008, 17:43:59 PM
No, but I do know about google  8-)

Majority of training Ive ever done has been snake oil sold by snake oil salesman. Not worth the trouble.
Title: Re:Excel Training Rubbish
Post by: Eggtastico on June 25, 2008, 18:00:05 PM
Id make a complaint. Especially if the course aint suited to you.
Title: Re:Excel Training Rubbish
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2008, 22:00:36 PM
Quote from: jamieLOn a side note, does anyone know of any higher level excel qualifications? Ive been thinking about doing one.

high level qualifications?

its a software program not an academic subject - just go and buy walkenbach like everyone else
Title: Re:Excel Training Rubbish
Post by: Pete on June 25, 2008, 22:06:07 PM
Quote from: jamieLOn a side note, does anyone know of any higher level excel qualifications? Ive been thinking about doing one.

Microsoft.
Title: Re:Excel Training Rubbish
Post by: jamieL on June 27, 2008, 19:24:38 PM
Quote from: Dave
Quote from: jamieLOn a side note, does anyone know of any higher level excel qualifications? Ive been thinking about doing one.

high level qualifications?

its a software program not an academic subject - just go and buy walkenbach like everyone else

Thanks Dave, Ill have a look at his books :)