Computer Training
The NW ND Workforce Training Division has many professional instructors to ensure your employees are ready to become more productive for your company. Let our division develop a customized computer training session to fit your company’s needs.
The NW ND WFT Division in Williston has a 12-station computer lab with a facilitator station for training purposes. This lab is also available for companies to rent. In the Minot area, the WFT Division has a partnership with the Adult Learning Center to use their computer lab facilities.
To schedule training/lab rental:
WSC is a Cisco Network Academy partner for the Cisco Certified Network Associate and Professional program & a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Academy.
On-line skills training: The NW ND Workforce Training Division has partnered with educational companies to provide a variety of courses that can be accessed at home or work. These classes allow you to continue your education, wherever you may be located. Our instructor-facilitated courses are informative, fun, convenient and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.
Ed2Go courses: All courses run for six weeks (with a two week grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night. Visit our on-line instruction center: www.ed2go.com/wscce
Gatlin Education Services (GES) courses: GES is the world’s largest provider of web-based, instructor supported training programs to colleges and universities nationwide. Our open-enrollment programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations. GES offers online certificate programs in the following areas:
- Healthcare
- Business
- Construction Technology
- Internet, Design and Technical
- Networking and Comp TIA Certification Prep
- Microsoft Certification Prep
- Video Game Design and Development
We build our programs with a team of professionals from each respective field who work with an existing textbook or base of materials to provide the most effective online learning experience. Instructors are actively involved in the student’s online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns as well as encourage and motivate the students to succeed. Each program has a set of lessons and tests; student’s grades are a calculated combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s work. Students love the quality as well as the convenience of anytime, anywhere learning. Visit our online registration: www.gatlineducation.com/wsc.nodak
Software Applications: The NW ND Workforce Training Division can customize any of these courses to meet your business needs!
- Introduction to the Internet
- Windows XP
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Access
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Publisher
- Quickbooks 2007
Testing Center: The NW ND Workforce Training Division is responsible for maintaining testing services for Williston State College. Currently we offer computer based testing for the following: Pearson Vue and Lasergrade.
Pearson’s computer-based testing business unit serves the Information Technology industry and the Professional Certification, Licensure and Regulatory markets. Currently serving over 151 countries, Pearson VUE operates more than 4,000 Authorized Centers in its rapidly expanding network. Pearson VUE also owns and operates over 230 Pearson Professional Centers throughout the world, serving professional licensing and certification sponsors, such as A+ Certification, Network + Certification, and others.
Contact Theresa Monson for questions or to schedule a test: 701-774-4235 theresa.monson@wsc.nodak.edu or 1-866-938-6963 or visit www.pearsonvue.com
LaserGrade offers proctored computer-based test administration for occupational and professional licensure and certification, IT certification and the Federal Aviation Administration using its own secure network and software. LaserGrade delivers exams for small and medium sized state trade certifying bodies like the Washington State Board of Labor and Industries (electricians tests) and many state cosmetology programs. LaserGrade also delivers examinations for large national licensing programs such as the Federal Aviation Administration. LaserGrade is one of only two computer-based testing companies authorized by the federal government to administer all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman Knowledge Tests for commercial airline pilots and mechanics.
Contact Melissa Meyer for questions or to schedule a test: 701-774-4277 melissa.meyer@wsc.nodak.edu or visit: www.lasergrade.com
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