| 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 training class in our Chicago training location, you do NOT need to bring a laptop. Computer workstations are furnished at that training venue. In our Nashville and Dallas training locations, 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? |
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| 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.
At each of our training locations, we have arranged with certain local hotels to provide discounts to our students. Click on the particular class on our Training Class Schedule/Registration page to see the hotel options listed for your particular class. |
| Are my meals included in the price? |
Your lunches are included in the training class package at all of our locations. |
| 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, TN, SharePoint Solutions has a dedicated training center where our classes are held. In all other cities, the classes are held in business centers or computer labs. |
| 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 "Courses" page is a good place to start. Courses are organized by knowledge level (Introductory, Intermediate, etc.). Click on any course link on the page to view the course outline and details. You may also discuss your training needs with a course advisor. Call 615-515-0210 ext 2, or email your questions to training@sharepointsolutions.com. 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! For our 3- and 4-day classroom-based training classes, 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.
We are not able to offer discounts on one- or two-day classes.
All discounts are mutually exclusive and may not be combined with any other discount or offer.
To inquire about eligibility, please call 615-515-0210 ext 2.
For information on discounts for our web-based training classes, check out our web-based training FAQ page located here. |
| 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. |
| I need some kind of proof that I attended the class, so I can submit it to my company. Do you provide a Certificate of Completion? |
Upon successful completion of any SharePoint Solutions training class, we are happy to provide, upon the request of the student, a Certificate of Completion by email. |
