26 July 2008
 

E-Learning Courses

IDC Technologies

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Join the next generation of engineers and technicians through innovative e-learning, upgrade your skills from your home or office

E-Learning Our E-Learning courses feature hands-on tasks and real-world applications.

Whether you want to refresh your current knowledge or
update your skills, IDC Technologies E-Learning programs
will help you to achieve your goals.

Our E-Learning courses are designed for engineers and technicians who cannot attend standard classroom led training due to time or distance limitations, or for those who simply want more flexible training.  The courses feature hands-on tasks, real-world applications and use a multi-pronged approach involving self-study, interactive on-line classes and homework assignments with a mentor on call.

Benefits of E-learning

  • Upgrade your skills and refresh your knowledge without having to take valuable time away from work

  • Receive information and materials in small, easy to digest sections

  • Learn while you travel - all you need is an Internet connection

  • Have constant support from your course instructor and coordinator for the duration of the course

  • Interact and network with participants from around the globe and gain valuable insight into international practice

How Does it Work?

The programmes feature real-world applications and use a multi-pronged approach involving interactive on-line webcasts, simulation software and self-study  assignments with a mentor on call. The courses consist of a set number of modules delivered over a given time frame. Presentations and group discussions will be conducted using a live, interactive software system. For each module you will have an initial reading assignment (which will be delivered to you in electronic format in advance of the online presentations).

There will be coursework or problems to be submitted and in some cases there will be practical exercises, using simulation software and remote labs that you can easily do from your home or office. You will have ongoing support from the instructors as well as course coordinators via phone, fax and e-mail.

Practical Exercises and Remote Laboratories

As part of the groundbreaking new way of teaching, our e-learning courses use a series of remote laboratories (labs) and simulation software, to facilitate your learning and to test the knowledge you gain during your course. These involve complete working labs set up at various locations of the world into which you will be able to log and proceed through the various practical sessions.

These will be supplemented by simulation software, running either remotely or on your computer, to ensure you gain the requisite hands-on experience. No one can learn much solely from lectures, the labs and simulation software are designed to increase the absorption of the materials and to give you a practical orientation of the learning experience. All this will give you a solid, practical exposure to the key principles covered and will ensure that you obtain maximum benefit from your course.

We currently have 3 different types of E-learning courses available:

  • E-Certificates

  • Diploma by E-Learning

  • On-Demand E-learning and Corporate E-Learning

E-Certificates

IDC Technologies E-Certificates consist of a set number of modules, each module is covered in a live online webcast presentation with a professional instructor, including group discussions with participants from around the globe.

The E-Certificates involve set assignments, readings and where possible, practical sessions using simulation software, with ongoing support with the instructor via phone, fax or email. Participants completing all the assignments and achieving 60% or more for their final mark, will receive the IDC Certificate in the subject, participants having attended all the units will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Some practical work experience in the fundamental topics would obviously be advantageous. You can enroll ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD as long as you have a satisfactory Internet connection.

You can select from our list of E-Certificate courses to the left.

Advanced Diploma in Industrial Automation  **NEW**

Our NEW Advanced Diploma in industrial Automation combines live e-learning sessions with comprehensive texts and interactive remote labs, enabling you to hit the ground running and be of immediate benefit to your company or future employer.

The course is presented by 10 of the leading automation, instrumentation and control engineering instructors in the world today, and also features an introductory presentation by Richard Morley, best known as the father of the programmable logic controller (PLC), is a leading visionary in the field of advanced technological developments.

For more information please click here

On-Demand E-Learning and Corporate E-Learning

If you have a number of staff that require training, or are interested in a topic we don’t already have scheduled, please contact us regarding our on-demand E-learning courses.  We require a minimum of 5 – 6 participants but it does also depend on wether there is a presenter available. We can also put together corporate packages for large organisations that require training over a longer time period. 

For more information on these options please contact Sharne Pretorius at sharne@idc-online.com

Coming Soon

These cutting edge e-learning courses are coming soon:

  • Certificate in Energy Efficiency, Design, Engineering and Auditing

  • Certificate in Modern SCADA Communication Systems including DNP3 & IEC60970

  • Certificate in Power Quality

Questions?

If you still have questions on how our E-learning courses work. download our Frequently Asked Questions document HERE

If you can not find an E-Learning workshop specific to your needs, please contact us.