Our Courseware

The quality of the courseware used in a computer training session directly impacts the overall quality and usefulness of the course. The best materials are those that successfully support classroom instruction, but also serve as an effective reference guide after class.

Elert & Associates meets this goal with detailed courseware containing open-ended procedures that students can easily apply to their own projects and files.
 

Scenario-Based vs. Open-Ended Instructions

How often have you understood a concept in the classroom, as the instructor led you through an exercise using a specific practice file, but found yourself unable to apply the same skill to your own work when you returned to your desk?

This happens because scenario-based procedures common in many training materials are often too restrictive to be useful as a follow-up reference.

Elert & Associates' courseware is different. Using an approach we call cross-functional instructional design, we create materials that are focused enough for in-class instruction, but also general enough for learners to apply to their own work.

Our procedures are detailed and open-ended, helping learners to understand why they are completing the steps and what choices are available, rather than simply directing them through the selections to make in a specific sample file.
 

Here's an Example

Click the link below to view a procedure from our Word 2003 Document Formatting II courseware:

Example: "Positioning Graphics in Relation to Text" procedure

Notice that the instructions actually describe how each wrapping style affects the graphic and text around it. Some training providers' materials would simply tell you which option to choose to make your file look like the example in the book. Ours explains which option to choose to make your own document look the way you want it to look!
 

Want to See More?

Download a copy of a courseware sample in PDF format (246 KB).

To open the sampler in a new window, click the link above. To download the sampler, right-click the link and select Save Target As... (Internet Explorer) or Save Link As... (Netscape Navigator). Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this file.
 

Interested in Purchasing Our Courseware?

Many companies have recognized the value of our courseware and have purchased it to use in their in-house training department. Learn more about the different options available.
 

What Titles Are Available?

We currently develop and sell our own courseware for all 90 Minute Workouts^® in our course catalog, as well as our half-day Microsoft Project classes.