The World of Computer Aided Engineering Volume 02/ 2002 ... - Eplan

Company news Volume 02/2002
Knowledge gives the competitive edge ...
Targeted user training as the basis for corporate success
Dynamic, complex, global - these are
the buzzwords of an ever-changing
market. These days, flexibility and
innovativeness are the keys to success
for anyone wishing to market
internationally competitive products
and services. Simply using the appropriate
software is by no means
enough. In order to operate efficiently
under escalating time and cost pressure,
it is vital that software tools are
used to optimum effect.
In order to fully exploit the functional
capabilities and diversity of a CAD
system, and above all, to achieve set
targets quickly and reliably, practical
support in the form of training courses
is more than just expedient - it is indispensable.
The amount of effort involved
in „self-teaching“ is completely
disproportionate to that of professional
user training with targeted instruction.
The following chart (from a German
study by Prof. Dr. K. Nagel) shows the
difference made to the success curves
of productivity when the introduction
of a new software package is accompanied
by training measures.
Professional user training offers expedient
work aids; it enables participants
to understand the system correlations,
master a diverse range of functions,
and ultimately supply high-quality,
error-free work. These days, the
knowledge of each individual is increasingly
being seen by businesses
as an economic factor. On-going
advanced training is crucial, as once
a level of knowledge has been acquired,
it declines continuously over the
years. Particularly in the field of IT
knowledge, the curve drops off sharply.
This means that this knowledge only
offers true efficiency over a short period.
The „half-life“ study is a vivid demonstration
of how knowledge acquired
at school and college, as well as vocational
knowledge, can be utilised for a
much longer period than IT knowledge.
Systems are subject to constant
technological progress, and with software
applications in particular, this is
more changeable than in almost any
other sector.
This makes it even more essential for
users to continually refresh their knowledge
of the systems used and their
professional application, in order to
put a halt early on to any potential
decline in knowledge or its usability.
Complete individuality
EPLAN Software & Service and its global
partners offer a carefully thoughtout
training concept. The seminars
and training courses not only make
allowance for varying levels of knowledge;
at the customer’s request, customised
training concepts can also be
developed to order.
This will enable you to maximise your
work speed and efficiency, and concentrate
your efforts on developing
your own products. The long-term
time and money savings are sure to
withstand a critical analysis of the
training investments involved.
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