Our Capabilities

 

Through an integrated learning approach, we can deliver a full learning experience starting with assessments, training, reinforcement, support and validation. This integrated approach and extensive knowledge of the industry allows us to provide the best recommendations, training and student experience possible.

 

Our Offerings

  • Skill Assessment Services: Organizational and student assessments can facilitate learning with pre- and post-assessments to benchmark skills and customize training needs.
  • Information Technologies: A+, BizTalk, CISSP, Clustering, Computer Forensics, Exchange, Group Policies, Help Desk, IIS, ISA, Linux, MOM, Network+, Pen Testing, PowerShell, Presentation Server, Project Server, Security, SharePoint 2003/2007, SMS, SoftGrid, SUSE, System Center, OCS, VB Scripting, Vista, VMware, Voice Over IP, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008, WMI and XP 
  • Database, Reporting and Business Intelligence Tools: Access, AS, Crystal Reports, IS, Oracle, PerformancePoint, PL/SQL, Reporting Services, SQL Server 2005/2008 and Sybase
  • Developer Tools and Languages: AJAX, ASP.NET, .NET, VB.NET, C#, Java, PERL, OO, OOAD, SharePoint 2003/2007, UML, Visual Studio 2005/2008, VSTS, WebSphere and XML
  • Business Software: Office 2003/2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, Visio, InfoPath, OneNote and New Feature Courses for 2007), SharePoint 2003/2007 and Windows Operating Systems
  • Design, Graphics and Web: Acrobat, Captivate, CSS, Dreamweaver, FireWorks, Flex, Flash, HTML, Illustrator, InDesign, JavaScript, Microsoft Expression, Photoshop and Visio
  • Business Skills and Compliance: American Disabilities Act, Business Writing, Customer Service, Diversity, HIPPA, Negotiation, OSHA, Presentations, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sexual Harassment, Train the Trainer and Time Management
  • Process and Productivity: Business Analysis, ITIL, Leadership/Change Management, MOF, MSF, Organizational Communication with Insights Discovery and Project Management
  • Curriculum Development and Instructional Design: Customized educational solutions for product and process training targeted toward your specific goals. We can lead or supplement existing teams/projects regarding: curriculum development, instructional design, process documentation, project management and educational coaching.


Our Delivery


Everybody's different – every company, every customer, every technologist - period! That's why we give you several training options, and you can mix and match what's best for your situation. We'll help you find the solution that fits your budget, time frame and learning preferences.

  • Public Training - Learn from the experts via demonstration, lab exercises, lecture and shared  experiences. Instructor-led training is interactive and adds energy to sometimes mundane topics (public, custom and private classes).

     

  • Remote Learning - This unique approach leverages key technologies to provide the full classroom experience to any remote location. Remote students will be able to hear the instructor's lecture and see the instructor's slide presentation, demonstrations and whiteboard work, as well as perform labs by remotely controlling the in-classroom student computer.  The instructor will also be able to take control of the student’s in-classroom computer to assist them with any lab work.

     

  • Personal Mentoring - This unique approach combines the least amount of time away from the office - and personal life - with the most time dedicated to learning what you need to know. Jumpstart your mission-critical implementation, reinforce skills training and get the most out of your software upgrade. Whatever your learning needs, this method gives you fast, targeted results.

     

  • eLearning - With our Web-based eLearning training, you can fit computer training into your busy schedule whether you're at the office, at home or on the road - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The multimedia courses are completely interactive, allowing you to learn the technology step-by-step with all the resources you need right on your desktop.

      

  • Mentored Learning - We offer intensive, individualized or small group instruction, along with on-the-job coaching to help you quickly and effectively apply new skills to the workplace.

     

Facility Rental 

We offer both day and evening access to our Edina facility. Clients can rent our classrooms or seminar room for training staff when implementing new software, software testing, product demos and executive briefings. Our newly remodeled facility provides access to high-end computer equipment, high-speed Internet and wireless access, a business center, large whiteboards and small office set ups that require access to phone lines.

 

Proprietary Solutions

New Horizons of Minnesota can help you educate your organization on the applications they use daily and the business processes that define the work flow to make them more productive and efficient. The best method for your customized solution will be determined depending on the subject matter, current experience and knowledge of your employees and the preferences of the organization and attendees. We can deliver proprietary educational solutions via curriculum development, instructional design, process documentation and educational coaching.

 

Global Delivery Capabilities

We're a part of the New Horizons Consortium, a group of franchised owned and operated information technology training centers located worldwide. We have 365 training centers in 56 countries, over 2,700 instructors and are a world leader in computer learning.

 

Free Training Seminars and Events

We deliver free training that's educational - not a sales pitch - and focus on existing technologies and computer software showing real solutions, real code to give you ideas to take back to the office. We currently offer several regular series such as IT and Dev Care but are always offering other one-time events. We also co-sponsor several User Groups.

 

We’re committed to helping you achieve your educational goals and sincerely look forward to delivering our promise to you.

 

To ensure we’re continually providing the best possible training solution, please email us or call 952.896.6800 to share your comments and suggestions.