I'm looking at offering online training through a 3rd party but need a good idea of the demand. These courses are 100% online (they do require Internet Explorer however) and cover a TON of topics (over 1900), some of which I've outlined below.

Is E-Learning something that interests you? Do you prefer to learn on your own, in a self-paced manner?

The amount of money that I would have to spend initially to offer this type of thing is pretty steep, so I need to know if you would be interested in this sort of thing and willing to spend the money. If it's not something that interests you, please let me know.

Each series (a collection of courses) would be around $65, or you could purchase them in a package starting at $250. The package gives you 12 months access to every series in the package.

Here are some of series & packages offered:

Technical General Package
C - 3 Courses
Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders BCMSN 642-811 - 11 Courses
Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders BCRAN 642-821 - 9 Courses
Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders BSCI 642-801 - 10 Courses
Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders CCDA - 10 Courses
Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders CCNA 640-801 - 10 Courses
Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders CIT 642-831 - 9 Courses
CISSP Security Professional - 9 Courses
CompTIA A+ - 12 Courses
CompTIA A+ Depot Technician 220-604 - 6 Courses
CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-601 - 6 Courses
CompTIA A+ IT Technician 220-602 - 5 Courses
CompTIA A+ Remote Support Technician 220-603 - 6 Courses
CompTIA Network+ 2005 (N10-003) - 11 Courses
CompTIA Server+ 2005 (SK0-002) - 17 Courses
Data Warehousing - 2 Courses
DB2 Universal Database - 9 Courses
FOCUS - 21 Courses
Linux - 9 Courses
Linux Red Hat Technician RHCT RH202 - 8 Courses
Notes 5 Programming - 6 Courses
Novell 560 CNE - 9 Courses
Novell 570 CNE Advanced Administration - 6 Courses
Object-Oriented Analysis & Design - 2 Courses
OOP Using C++ - 3 Courses
Oracle - 6 Courses
Oracle 10g Administration - 17 Courses
Oracle8 - 7 Courses
Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z0-031 - 10 Courses
Oracle9i SQL 1Z0-007 - 11 Courses
PowerBuilder 9 Advanced Development - 5 Courses
Rational Unified Process - 7 Courses
RDBMS - 1 Courses
RPG IV Programming - 13 Courses
SAS - 9 Courses
SAS 8 - 9 Courses
Security+ - 10 Courses
Solaris 8 System Administrator 310-011 - 11 Courses
Solaris 9 System Administrator 310-014/310-015 - 7 Courses
SQL for the Windows Environment - 10 Courses
Sun Java 2 Developer SCJD CX-310-252A/CX-310-027 - 4 Courses
Sybase - 7 Courses
UML 2.0 - 4 Courses
UNIX Systems - 6 Courses
Visual Basic 2005 - 9 Courses
Visual Basic 6 - 8 Courses
Windows 2000 Basics - Server - 1 Courses
Windows Vista Upgrade - 3 Courses

Technical Mainframe Package
CICS/ESA - 6 Courses
COBOL - 7 Courses
COBOL (New) - 4 Courses
COBOL (OS/VS) - 7 Courses
DB2 - 3 Courses
EASYTRIEVE - 2 Courses
ISPF - 3 Courses
JCL - 9 Courses
MVS - 5 Courses
QMF - 4 Courses
REXX Programming - 2 Courses
SQL - 4 Courses
SQL for the Mainframe Environment - 10 Courses
TSO/E - 2 Courses
VSAM - 2 Courses
XEDIT - 2 Courses

Technical Microsoft Package
Exchange 2000 Administration MCSE 70-224 - 9 Courses
IIS 6 - 13 Courses
Microsoft .NET 2.0 App Development MCTS 70-536 - 6 Courses
Microsoft .NET 2.0 Web Development MCTS 70-528 - 6 Courses
Microsoft .NET Applications MCSD/MCAD/MCDBA 70-316 - 6 Courses
Microsoft .NET Architectures MCP/MCSD 70-300 - 7 Courses
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 MCSA/MCSE 70-284 - 7 Courses
MS Exchange Server 5.5 - 9 Courses
Project Server 2003 - 6 Courses
Server 2003 Security Admin MCSA/MCSE 70-299 - 5 Courses
SQL Server 2000 Admin MCDBA MCSA MCSE 70-228 - 7 Courses
SQL Server 2000 Database Design MCSE 70-229 - 9 Courses
SQL Server 2005 MCTS 70-431 - 11 Courses
SQL Server 6.5 - 6 Courses
SQL Server 7 Admin - 19 Courses
TCP/IP - 10 Courses
Visual Basic .NET for Web MCSD/MCAD 70-305 - 8 Courses
Visual Basic .NET for XML Web MCSD/MCAD 70-310 - 6 Courses
Visual Basic .NET Windows Apps MCSD/MCAD 70-306 - 6 Courses
Visual C# Web Applications MCAD 70-315 - 13 Courses
Visual C# XML MCAD 70-320 - 13 Courses
Visual Studio .NET Advanced Topics - 7 Courses
Visual Studio .NET and ASP.NET - 3 Courses
Visual Studio .NET Overview - 3 Courses
Visual Studio .NET Programming with Visual C# - 3 Courses
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217 - 9 Courses
Windows 2000 Directory Design MCSE 70-219 - 13 Courses
Windows 2000 Network Administration MCSE 70-216 - 6 Courses
Windows 2000 Network Design MCSE 70-221 - 7 Courses
Windows 2000 Network Management MCSA 70-218 - 13 Courses
Windows 2000 Professional MCSE 70-210 - 12 Courses
Windows 2000 Security Design 70-220 - 13 Courses
Windows 2000 Server 70-215 - 12 Courses
Windows Server 2003 - 5 Courses
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory MCSE 70-294 - 12 Courses
Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSE 70-290 - 12 Courses
Windows Server 2003 Infrastructure MCSE 70-297 - 9 Courses
Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSE 70-291 - 14 Courses
Windows Server 2003 Network Planning MCSE 70-293 - 13 Courses
Windows Server 2003 Security MCSE 70-298 - 12 Courses
Windows XP Application Support MCDST 70-272 - 5 Courses
Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270 - 7 Courses
Windows XP System Support MCDST 70-271 - 7 Courses

Technical Web Development Package
CGI/Perl - 4 Courses
CIW Foundations 1D0-410 - 14 Courses
CIW Foundations 1D0-510 - 41 Courses
CIW Security 1D0-470 - 10 Courses
ColdFusion MX - 10 Courses
Dreamweaver 8 - 2 Courses
Dreamweaver MX - 12 Courses
Dreamweaver MX 2004 - 7 Courses
Dynamic HTML - 5 Courses
Flash 8 - 2 Courses
Flash MX - 5 Courses
Flash MX 2004 - 7 Courses
Flash MX 2004 ActionScript 2.0 - 5 Courses
Flash MX ActionScript - 8 Courses
FrontPage 2000 - 4 Courses
GUI Design - 3 Courses
Internet Marketing - 13 Courses
JAVA 1.2 - 6 Courses
Java 2 5.0 Programming - 14 Courses
Java 2 Enterprise Design - 14 Courses
Java 2 Programmer Certification 310-035 - 10 Courses
Javascript - 3 Courses
Photoshop - 6 Courses
Photoshop 7 - 13 Courses
Photoshop CS - 7 Courses
PHP and MySQL - 15 Courses
Visual InterDev 6 - 9 Courses
Web Design & Graphics - 5 Courses
Web Publishing and Design with HTML 4.01 and XHTML - 5 Courses
WebSphere 7.0 with Rational Application Developer - 20 Courses
WebSphere Studio Application Developer 5.0 & J2EE - 7 Courses
XML - 6 Courses

i might be interested in the Microsoft technical package. Sure I got the experience but I need some paper.

However I would have to either use my craptop or put boot camp on my IMac

Alright, so far the No's have it, so the chances of me going that route is pretty slim, but I have found another company that has a great offering of courses including a TON of programming courses. They are a little more expensive per class, but they have a value pack that would be well worth it.

Comments... ideas... complaints...?

I'm interested in a few of those, they have a good catalog.

i only said no because i never see myself needing any sort of a certification in those

I think the real question is "How credable are the certificates" eg does anyone care about this company? Anyone have any stories of getting a job or otherwise because of these certs?

how much would it cost to do the Technical Web Development and really how credible are the certificates because i dont want to pay for something that isnt going to help me

This post has been edited by Jerbz: 11 April 2007 - 05:42 AM

The training is just that, training. What you do with it is up to you. Whether you get a CIW (certified internet webmaster), or a iNET+, or your CISSP.

The classes do come with certificates, but the weight they carry with an employer would really be up to the employer. It's not a degree, or even a continuing ed credit, but it is training that can be immediately used on the job or to take a nationally recognized certification.

A motivated person can find all the information they need online for free. So, without any hands-on experience, and no credible certificate, there's little to gain from paying for such a course. Sure, it's probably a lot easier than scouring the internet, but those course fees would add up pretty quick.

2¢

I could always go for a couple more certs

skyhawk133, on 11 Apr, 2007 - 06:49 AM, said:

After I got my MCSD (.Net) and MCAD (.Net) and added them to my resume I had 5 or 6 job offers within days simply because of those certifications.

skyhawk133, on 4 Apr, 2007 - 07:05 PM, said:

Is it possible that member can earn through it also? Like If some member(or Team of members) write a tutorial on some language and if other members buys them then profit sharing can be done?

I would be interested in numerous of those.. Is it similar to the online courses that HWGA offers?

I'm interested in several of those classes. And after doing online programming classes through my local community college I realize they offer nothing more than this type of online learning does, as far as presenting the material and assisting with the learning - either way you are basically on your own.

If these classes do actually count towards industry recognized certs I'd go for it in a second. I want to get that piece of paper to help me get a foot in the door for some interviews you know?

this sounds interesting...