For classroom training, renting
computers, sound systems and projectors from a computer rental company is the
easiest and most cost efficient way to coordinate corporate training
initiatives with the least amount of headaches.
Save Time and Money with Training:
Computer, Projector, and Sound System Equipment Rentals
Even if you own all the equipment
you need for a computer training session you will save money by using the
installation services of a computer rental company. Computer rental companies
coordinate everything technical so you can concentrate on the execution of your
computer training program.
Trainers can become technicians
very quickly when training computer equipment doesn't work properly.
Training directors know how
difficult it can be to 'work out all the bugs' before, during and after each
training program.
Execution is the key to training
results and efficiencies. If the computers don't work, you can have a training
disaster on your hands.
Add up all the costs and
distractions from your computer training goals. Put a value on your time, say
$100 per hour. Now multiply the time you and your staff spent on hardware
setup, delivery, installation, maintenance and removal. Keep in mind that all
computers need to have the same configuration to maximize productivity.
Here is a quick checklist of common
tasks that need to be accomplished on every computer training session.
1. Install same versions of
operating systems and training software
2. Install sound system,
projectors, printers
3. Run network cables
4. Tape down all wires
5. Connect to network services
6. Test each computer
7. Troubleshoot installation
problems
8. Diagnose and fix all problems
9. Service equipment during
training sessions including having spare equipment available.
10. At the end of the computer
training, disconnect, pickup and return all the equipment to various locations
in your company.
How many man-hours would it take for
you and your company's staff to accomplish the classroom training setup,
service and teardown?
Here are some things to find out if
you use a computer rental company for computer training sessions:
Find out if the computer rental
company has any experience with the classroom training hardware and software
you need. If they do often they can remember all the pieces and parts that
easily get overlooked by a non-experienced rental company.
Some rental companies will install
software or 'image load' all rental computers prior to delivery.
For example, you can have your
training program software and the OS of your choice installed on all desktop or
laptop computers!
Have the computer rental
technicians test each application by following your testing directions. This
ensures that your training software will work as planned.
Make sure delivery, setup is
planned well in advance of computer training sessions.
Make sure you are covered with an
on-site service program! Ask for extra, spare equipment can even be included
for your computer training class! Often you can get a spare unit for free!
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