Technical MOC courses that Guy trains

Technical Training Topics

• Windows 2003 Courses
• Exchange 2003
• SQL 2000
• Other Course that I train
• What Extra I bring to training
• Training Style
• About Guy

Windows Server 2003 Courses that I train

All! Below are the Windows 2003 courses that I have actually trained, however I am comfortable to train courses which are a variation on these MOC* numbers.  For example, there is an increasing tendency to 'mix and match', to choose elements from different course to make custom course but based on existing modules (Lessons).

Here are the Windows 2003 MOC numbers that I have trained:

2274,5,6,7  also 2209 and 2210.

*MOC = Microsoft Official Curriculum

When I started training Server 2003 I thought it would be a trivial upgrade over Windows 2000 - I was wrong.  Firstly, all those rough edges of Windows 2000 have been smoothed off, secondly, all those little things that should have been in Windows 2000 are now there.

However, from the training perspective, the courses have been transformed with crisper lessons and more regular practical exercises.  Best of all you can feel your skill level rising as you study.

In practical terms the theme is now Lesson, Instructor Demo, Hands-on Labs and Review Questions.  What the delegates rave over is the new Labs.  The old labs used to be like following a recipe, yes they worked but delegates used to scratch their heads and say: "So what" or "Precisely what did we learn there".  Now they are saying, "That really made me think".

Be careful when you choose your MOC course there are even more numbers than before, the only way is to check the outlines, or better still phone your nearest centre and ask to speak to an instructor.  (I am not on commission honestly!)

Microsoft Windows 2000 Courses (I used to train!)

My first message for Windows 2000 is 'this is a huge product'.  One training course is unlikely to make anyone an expert.  The modern training trend is to select just the modules you need, so if you are a delegate or selling courses do take the time to check all the courses available.  I train the full range of Windows 2000 courses and am at present looking at the .NET products.  As a trainer I welcome special requests, the easiest and most satisfying people to train are those who know just what they want.

• Upgrade courses from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 (Intermediate)
• Networking essentials and Windows 2000 (Foundation)
• Features of Windows 2000 Server and Professional (Intermediate)
• Specialist courses, for example: Active Directory, Migration (Advanced)

Exchange 2003

Exchange 2000 has changed radically from Exchange 5.5.  The biggest difference is integration with Active Directory.  However there are numerous improvement to scalability, performance and reliability.  What many people want is strategies and ideas on upgrading their Exchange 5.5 systems to Exchange 2000.

Windows Exchange 2003 is a big product in its own right.  I have been training Exchange since version 5.5.

Best course 2400.

SQL 2000

I find SQL a fascinating product, at present I just train how to manage and configure the SQL 2000 servers them selves.  Also I cover how to troubleshoot and monitor the SQL servers in the Windows 2000 environment.

SQL course 2071 and 2072 (not 2073)

Other courses I train

XP Professional

Straight forward course for those who know NT4.0 workstation or Windows 2000 Professional.

Courses 2272 and 2285.

SharePoint Portal server

A product with a future?  This is a wonderful extension of Office XP which provides dedicated document management and versioning.

What extra can Guy bring to a course?

• Not just knowledge of one course but also anecdotes and analogies from 10 years in the classroom
• Not just experience of training but also real world experience through consultancy
• Not just a trainer but also a host, technical resource and facilitator

Training Roles

In my view, a good technical trainer is more than just a charismatic presenter.

• Host: Keen to welcome the delegates. Happy take the delegates to lunch.  Available to speak with delegates before the course.  Gives after sales service.
• Technical resource: Provides answers to real life IT problems.
• Coach: Motivates delegates in the practical labs.
• Facilitator: Creates the learning atmosphere.  Gives delegates time to try out ideas.

Training Style   

I hear - I forget

I see - I remember

I do - I understand

This ancient  proverb reflects my own learning experience.  So this is why I make sure that the courses are as practical as possible.  I sense that what delegates want most of all is the chance to experiment.  For many, their greatest pleasure is to take a component to pieces and then put it back together again.  For a trainer this is a high risk high reward strategy.  

Just as with public speaking, the art of training is to read your audience even better than your notes.  So I switch my style to suit my audience.  I am willing to try a more open ended approach for experienced techies; whereas for beginners I switch to a more structured approach.  

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