Novell End User CourseWare To Provide Literacy On Novell End-User Products

New Applications Courseware for WordPerfect, PerfectOffice and GroupWise Offers Diverse Learning Options

June 6, 1995--EDGE '95--Novell Education, the leader in IT Systems training, introduces End User courseware designed to fit the diverse learning needs of the large end-user applications market. The courseware's unique modular delivery system follows a building-block design. Rather than teach single applications and features, the modules focus on often-performed tasks that span the full Novell applications suite. This modularity allows instructors and end users alike to tailor the courseware to specific tasks, providing any range of training necessary.

"The Novell End User courseware will raise end-user literacy on Novell applications products, bridging the knowledge gap between technology and the way people work," said Carolyn G. Rose, Vice President and General Manager of Novell Education. "This literacy allows both organizations and individuals to be more productive."

MODULAR DESIGN

To handle the scope and diversity of the new audience of applications end users, Novell designed its End User courseware as modular blocks that consist of one introduction module and multiple add-on modules and courses. This approach allows end users to learn those tasks that are most important to their work, and allows applications instructors to tailor their classes to meet student needs. Training with these task-based modules, for example, allows instructors to build courses around the training needs of a specific audience--like a word processing pool, a group of executive officers, or administrative assistants.

Instructors can easily utilize the cross-product modularity of the Novell End User courseware to train across applications. The PerfectOffice Introduction for New Users foundational module serves as an excellent foundation for many product modules that can be mixed and matched. The Novell End User modular courseware encompasses tasks performed in PerfectOffice, WordPerfect, Quattro Pro, Presentations, Paradox, Envoy, InfoCentral, GroupWise, InForms, and SoftSolutions.

"Industry-wide standalone and feature-based training are currently available for end users. However, there is a greater need for integrated, solution-based training," said Gary Clark, Director of Programs and Services for Novell Education. "Novell's End User courseware focuses on integrated solutions, raising the end-user literacy level past single applications, and teaching knowledge workers how to use the tools that will help them perform their jobs more efficiently and productively."

Beta users of the End User courseware consider the modules to be easy to use and a positive addition to the current market. According to Kathleen Richards, Assistant Professor in the Office Technology and Administration Department at Utah Valley State College, having the modules already in place makes it a convenient decision for organizations to purchase and teach with them. "I worked with various modules on Paradox, InForms and Quattro Pro and found myself easily integrated with the applications," said Richards. "Anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and abilities within this technology would be wise to use the tools and training offered in this courseware."

DISTRIBUTION

The Novell End User courseware will be broadly distributed. Courseware and instructor-led training will be available through Novell Authorized Education Centers, Novell Education Academic Partners, and Novell Application Training Providers. Additionally, courseware will be available to resellers through distributors; and to academic institutions (such as community colleges, high schools, business and technical colleges) as well as interested end users directly through Novell. Courseware began shipping in May 1995, with the last modules scheduled to ship in August 1995.

For more information about End User courseware and certification, or to find a Novell training partner near you, call 1-800-233-EDUC or 1-801-429-5508.

NOVELL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE

Novell Education's mission is to drive global pervasive computing through quality education programs and products. Since 1987, Novell has pioneered a leveraged model for providing training. Today, Novell training partners around the globe provide instructor-led training and other self-study options to student customers. Novell Authorized Education Centers in North America also offer distance learning via satellite. In 1995, Novell's 1,300 Novell training partners will teach three quarters of a million student customers.

In addition to innovating the leveraged education model, Novell Education has also pioneered certification in the information technology area with its industry-leading programs. CNEs are the global standard for servicing and supporting networking and network applications; CNAs are the global standard for administering networking and network applications; and CNIs are the global standard for teaching networking and network applications. Currently, there are more than 60,000-plus CNEs, as well as 90,000 CNEs "in progress." There are 4,700-plus ECNEs, more than 50,000 CNAs and more than 3,000 CNIs.