| Is it true that I have to bring my own laptop computer to class in order to take a SharePoint Solutions training class? |
Currently, if you are attending a Boston or Seattle class, you do not need to bring a laptop. Computer workstations are furnished in those locations. In Nashville, Dallas, Chicago, and Charlotte, you must bring a qualifying laptop computer to class. Click here to make sure your laptop qualifies. |
| Is there an instructor present at every SharePoint Solutions training class? |
Yes. At least one instructor is present at each class – and not simply an instructor, but a SharePoint expert! |
| Can SharePoint Solutions provide private onsite training at my company’s training center? |
Yes. SharePoint Solutions can provide the same high-quality expert instructor-led training that we offer in our public classes to your company privately at their training facility. Click here to find out more. |
| Does SharePoint Solutions offer online training classes? |
SharePoint Solutions does not currently offer online training. Classroom-based instructor-led training is all we offer. |
| What is the dress code for SharePoint Solutions classes? |
We suggest “business casual” as a guideline for dress in our classes. But, really, whatever you’re comfortable wearing, as long as it’s not overly distracting, is fine. We just want you comfortable and ready to learn. |
| Does the cost of the class include actual course materials which I can take home? |
Yes. Every student at any of our SharePoint Solutions training classes receives a comprehensive training class manual. The manual includes all the PowerPoint slides and the scripted hands-on labs which guide you click-by-click through the SharePoint experience. Our more recent courses include a distillation of the lecture content in their manual as well. The class manual is an invaluable resource and our students tell us they turn to it again and again after they return to the workplace, to reinforce what they’ve learned. |
| What forms of payment do you accept for your classes? |
We accept credit card, company check, and purchase order for payment. |
| Does SharePoint Solutions accept Microsoft Software Assurance Training Vouchers in payment for classes? |
No we don’t. Microsoft will only allow companies who teach Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) to accept their vouchers. We do not teach any MOC courses. All of our courses are written by our own SharePoint experts out of their own experience and expertise. Click here to see what makes our courses better. |
| Is my hotel lodging included in the price? |
Hotel lodging is not included in the price of our training packages. Each student is responsible for making his/her own lodging arrangements.
In our Chicago and Charlotte locations, where we hold our training classes in a hotel, it is highly advantageous for the student to lodge in that same hotel where the class is being held. But other hotels are also available and the decision is entirely yours. |
| Are my meals included in the price? |
Your lunches are included in the training class package at all of our locations. At our Seattle and Boston training locations, a continental breakfast is also included. |
| In order to plan my travel, I need to know when the classes start and end. What are the class hours? |
At all of our locations, classes start at 8:30 in the morning and end around 4:30 in the afternoon, except for the final day of class. On the last day, we try to finish by 2:30, but never go later than 3:00. We don’t recommend scheduling a departing flight from any of our locations earlier than about 5:30, unless you plan to miss part of the final module of class. Our instructors are seasoned travelers themselves, and will certainly understand if you need to leave early to catch a flight. On the first day of class, we ask that our students arrive about 15 minutes early to check in and get set up. |
| Are the classes held at SharePoint Solutions training centers? |
In Nashville and Dallas, SharePoint Solutions has dedicated training centers where our classes are held. In all other cities, the classes are held in fully-equipped computer labs (Seattle and Boston) or in hotel meeting rooms (Chicago and Charlotte). |
| Where can I get more information about the training venues where your classes take place? |
On our Class Schedule/Registration page, you can click on the name of the city where any particular class is offered. This will take you to a page full of details about the particular location of that class. The locations are class-specific. Multiple locations in a city may be used at different times. |
| I like to combine business with pleasure. Is there a certain place I can look for things to do in the cities where you train? |
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| I know I’ll have some questions. Will I be able to ask them in class? |
Our instructors encourage questions and class participation. Some questions can be answered in class. Questions that may be of less relevance to the class as a whole may be answered one-on-one with the instructors after class or at lunch. Still other questions may be posted to the SharePoint collaboration site that is created for each class, where both instructors and other students may post responses. One of the added benefits of taking your training from SharePoint Solutions is the opportunity to pick the brains of the instructors – SharePoint experts with lots of real-world experience and seasoned expertise. |
| How do I decide which course is right for me? |
Our SharePoint Training Roadmap can point you in the right direction. Click on any course link on the page to view the course outline and details. E-mail specific questions to training@sharepointsolutions.com. Or call 615-515-0210 ext 2 to discuss your training needs with a course advisor. We’ll help you select the course that is the best fit for you. |
| Can your company provide some references I could contact about your training? |
We feel it would be quite an imposition to ask former students to make themselves available to field questions about our training. Who would want that kind of random interruption throughout their day? But we have long felt that the best barometer of the quality and effectiveness of a training class is the immediate anonymous feedback of our students upon completing the course. Click here to read the comments of recent attendees and to see some of the organizations who trust us for their SharePoint training. |
| What is your cancellation policy? |
Any cancellations up to 30 days before the start of the course will be charged $300. Cancellations within 30 days of the start of the course will be charged $700. Refunds will be sent no later than 30 days after the scheduled course start date. |
| Do you offer any discounts on the cost of your classes? |
Yes, indeed! We offer a $400 per person discount to the following:
Government Discount - Employees of government entities at the federal, state and local level. To receive the discount, please use the promo code GOVT during registration.
Academic Discount - Employees of universities, colleges, secondary schools, primary schools and school districts. To receive the discount, please use the promo code ACAD during registration.
Non-Profit Discount - Employees of non-profit organizations. To receive the discount, please use the promo code NONP during registration.
We offer a $200 per person discount to the following:
Group Discount - Employees of for-profit organizations that send two (2) or more students to a class. To receive the discount, please use the promo code GROUP during registration.
Returning Student Discount - Any student who has previously taken a class from us. To receive the discount, please use the promo code RETSTUD during registration.
To inquire about eligibility, please call 615-515-0210 ext 2. |
| Your two introductory courses, "SharePoint 2007 Jump-Start" and "Applying SharePoint 2007 - MOSS Core Features" look very similar. Which one would be better for me? |
If you are needing a non-technical introduction to SharePoint, that gives you hands-on experience with the basic front-end features and functionality, and focuses on the business uses for SharePoint, then the " MOSS Core Features" course is the one you want.
If, on the other hand, you are an IT pro who needs to know about MOSS under-the-hood, needs to learn to install MOSS using best practices, needs to learn about the server-side administrative tools, and needs an introduction to the features available on the front end, then the " Jump-Start" course is your best choice. |
| Do any of your courses count towards Microsoft SharePoint certifications? |
Microsoft certifications are actually awarded upon successful completion of certification exams, not upon completion of any certain courses. Our courses are designed to help people use SharePoint technologies to their greatest advantage. They are not designed specifically to help you pass certification exams. But the information contained in our courses may be helpful to the business person and the certification seeker alike. |
