360GSP College is
proud to be among those institutions in the UK that are renowned for
optimum quality standards throughout the world. Our courses are designed
in a unique way that will develop you to have the right skills, not
only academically but also industrially. 360GSP College prides itself
as being one of the best hi-Tec equipped institutions in the UK.
Our
extensive range of taught courses is designed to be of the very highest
quality and of direct relevance to the IT Industry, whether in a Local
Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN) environment, IP telephony
and Network Security.
What Makes 360 GSP
College Learning System so effective:
We provide the resources
and the learning environment in which our students can maximize their
personal development.
Optimum
Class Size:
Class size is restricted, so that each student has easy access to the
instructor for questions, guidance, etc. --- no huge auditorium with
a mass of people, no impersonal education. There is a dedicated classroom
and a dedicated professional instructor with industry experience.
Access to
Internet, etc.:
Access to support facilities (the Internet, printer, facsimile machine,
photocopy machine, etc.) for access to information, producing output,
sending information, reproducing material for submission or for presentation,
etc.
Tools for
Presentation:
Access to (and ability to use) office automation and other tools (e.g.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, etc.) to create presentation material, document
projects, and so on.
Daily Practice
(Single/Group):
Learn and practice your understanding of what was learned right away
--- starting with personal exercises and (where appropriate) proceeding
to exercises involving a group of students.
Daily Review
(including Verified Learning Tools):
Formal review of what you have learned in a variety of ways --- daily
review sessions in class, practice exercises, quizzes, exams, labs,
workshops.
Hours Same
as Industry (Full-time Program):
A "day" in class is the same as a "day" in the real
world of business and industry --- you focus on what needs to be done
for 8 hours a day, no spares, no free time, no "taking it easy"
--- it's not "just school", it's developing your stamina for
"real work".
Focus ("What
You Need"):
There's a lot to know. Since time is always limited, students focus
on what they "need to know" to be proficient in their chosen
career --- no filler courses, no "just nice to know" topics.
Expectations
= Business & Information Technology Professional:
Knowledge is the means to achieving a goal --- in this case, a career
in Networking, Security and Information Technology. Consequently, the
program does everything to reinforce and support this goal, by having
high expectations of all participants --- from behaving like a professional
all the time, to being able to respond to various situations with knowledge,
skill, and the proper attitude.
Context
= Business/Industry:
Knowledge in a vacuum (or an "ivory tower") is not very useful.
Whatever is learned is always placed in the context of how it can be
(and has been) used in the real world of business and industry. Practical
application of the knowledge is used to prove the student's understanding
of the subject.
From Basics
to Troubleshooting:
Newcomers learn the basics, while experienced individuals review the
basics to ensure their full understanding. Once the basics are established,
the program proceeds quickly to application of the knowledge, including
problem solving and troubleshooting, the ultimate test of how well a
student knows and understands and can respond to variable situations.
iTeam Projects:
Individual learning is always the starting point. In the real world
of business and industry, individuals must invariably work with others
(in their department, their division, their company, and other companies).
They are prepared for this environment (having to work with other people)
by participating in various group activities, where responsibilities
are shared or assigned, and the contribution of the individual is assessed
in the context of "the team's" success.
Mixed Student
Backgrounds:
Every class has a different mixture of people. Some are newcomers, others
are already experienced. Each student who has a work history has a different
background, having worked in a company or a business that may not be
familiar to other students in the class. At various points in the program,
they provide insight and perspective that is valuable to the class and
the subject being discussed.
Short Deadlines:
In the fast-paced world of business and industry, most projects have
a short time-line. The same is true in this program. Assignments (exercises,
labs, workshops, etc.) must be completed within minutes, hours, or days
--- not in weeks or months, or with extensions.
Textbooks
and Student Aids:
Most courses use an industry-recognized textbook for reference. Where
third-party textbooks are found to be inadequate, The Institute has
used subject matter experts to develop its own reference material. In
other cases, internally developed manuals and material supplement third-party
textbooks.
Advanced
Exercises (if needed):
Some students already have an IT background. Some students advance through
the program at a faster pace, with or without an IT background. To accommodate
these people, there are supplementary or "advanced" exercises
or projects that can be assigned, to challenge and motivate them, while
the rest of the class proceeds at "the normal pace".
Tutor for
Extra Help or Missed Classes:
Because of unforeseen circumstances, a student may be absent for a day
or a part of a day. Or a student may find a particular topic challenging.
To address these situations, The Institute provides after-hours tutorial
services, so that a student can receive additional personal attention
or to cover a topic that a student missed. In this way, every student
can keep pace with the rest of the class, knowing that nothing has been
missed or misunderstood.
Curriculum
Development:
Because the world of IT is constantly changing, it is essential that
new technology, new methods, etc. are researched and, where appropriate,
brought into the program, as an add-on or as a replacement. The Institute
keeps the program up-to-date by monitoring the industry and the requirements
of business. Changes to material, to courses, and to the entire program
are made by the Curriculum Development team, using subject matter experts
to create and update resources.
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