Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Free Online Technology Training Being Offered


Free Online Training: Online Broadband and Technology Training (OBTT)


NEPA Alliance has been actively engaged in technology driven initiatives and has expanded its role to address broadband connectivity. PA is working hard to foster the deployment and adoption of competitively priced broadband access across the Commonwealth to strengthen and support our businesses, local governments, nonprofits, and our communities. As part of that effort, NEPA is leading a statewide initiative to further expand broadband adoption. The Online Broadband & Technology Training (OBTT) Program is designed to create awareness and training related to broadband technology applications via an online training library.

This online training is FREE to PA residents, small businesses, local governments, and nonprofits. Essentially anyone living and/or working in PA. With more than 100 free courses, there is something for everyone to explore.

Why Online Training?
  1. Convenient-access courses anytime, anywhere, and on your schedule
  2. Relevant-library allows you to choose the courses that fit your needs
  3. Fun-quality and captivating content will keep you interested
  4. Self-Directed-learn at your own pace, maintain control of where/when you learn
  5. Again it’s FREE-all courses are provided free of charge

Course topics include:
  • Online Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Website Development
  • Social Media
  • Cloud Computing
  • Information Security
  • QuickBooks
  • Graphics/Graphic Design
  • Microsoft Applications (Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint)
  • Business Skills
  • Project Management
  • And Much More!

Program ends January 31, 2015. Register soon to take advantage of free training.

This is being organized in partnership with the Schuylkill Community Education Council, www.schuylkilleducation.org

For more information and to register visit www.paobtt.com, or contact your local representative Debbie Phillips, NEPA Alliance Community Services Manager, by email at dphillips@nepa-alliance.org or phone (570) 655-5581.