First of all, do the specifications of the classrooms computers meet the technical requirements of the training? You will need to check the CPU speed, memory, and the size and number of hard drives in each computer. You will also want to make sure that the computer monitors are of the size and type that meet your requirements.
Next you need to find out if technical support is included. Is there a dedicated technical expert support person on site who will have the expertise to install and support the software your students will be using? Be sure that the technical support person will be available the entire time that the classroom is being utilized in order to handle any problems that might (and will) occur. Murphy's law applies here!
It is very important to check the physical characteristics of the classroom. Is it large enough so that each student has adequate space for monitors, manuals and workbooks - plus room to take notes? Is the projector is of high quality and bright enough for the students to see without turning out all the lights? Also, are there whiteboards, flip charts, markers and other media for your instructor to use.
An often overlooked aspect is HVAC. You don't want your classroom to be freezing or overheated. The ideal configuration is for the classroom to have its own controls so that heat and air conditioning can be adjusted according to the number of students present.
Also, be sure to inquire about other amenities that are available for your students. Does the rental fee include beverages and snacks? If not, is there a per person charge for catering? Is there a break room in the facility available to the students? Can lunch and/or dinner be catered? If students are traveling, how close are the nearest hotels? Are there any hotels within walking distance or is other transportation needed? Are there negotiated rates with area hotels for your students?
A final consideration is the building itself. Is the location centrally located and easy to find? Is the building modern and attractive. Do the classrooms have windows? Is free parking available at the facility for students? If not, find out where parking can be found and what fees the student can expect to pay. If there is a charge for parking you may want to make prior arrangements to cover the cost for the students.
By following these guidelines you will ensure your ability to provide a comfortable and hassle free environment for your training presentation.
First there is the obvious question: do the specs of the computers meet the technical needs of the training? You will want to check that the CPU speed, the memory, and the size of the hard drives. You will also want to make sure that the type and size of the monitors meet your needs.
Next you need to ask about technical support. Is there a dedicated technical expert support person onsite who has the expertise to install and support the software you will be using? Be sure that the technician will be on site the entire time that the classroom is being utilized to handle any problems that might pop up.
You also need to check the physical characteristics of the classroom. Make sure it is large enough so that each student has adequate space for monitors, manuals and room to take notes. Make sure the projector is high quality and that there are whiteboards, flipcharts or other media for the instructor to use.
An often overlooked aspect is HVAC. You don't want your classroom to be freezing or overheated. The ideal configuration is for the classroom to have its own controls so that heat and air conditioning can be adjusted according to the number of students present.
Be sure to check on other amenities that you want for your students. Are beverage and snacks included? If not, is there a per person charge for catering? Is there a break room available to the students? Can lunch be brought in? If people are traveling, how close is the nearest hotel? Is the hotel walking distance or is other transportation needed? Is there a negotiated rate with the hotel for your students?
A last consideration is the building itself. Is it modern and attractive? Is the location centrally located and easy to find? What about parking? You will want to find out if free parking is available at the venue for students, and if not - find out where parking can be found and what fee the student can expect to pay. If there is a charge for parking you may want to make arrangements to cover the cost for the students.
By following these guidelines you will ensure your ability to provide a comfortable and hassle free environment for your training presentation.
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