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E-learning refers to learning and supportive resources that are made available through a computer. Although there are many definitions and varieties of E-learning, PDS International's E-learning courses are delivered via the internet. The courses are user-friendly, with easy features such as a notepad, book marking, bulletin board, links to supplementary resources, and easy navigation to any section of the course. The programs provide a course tutor who is available for extra guidance.
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Here are some reasons why many companies prefer E-learning as a way to train their staff, managers and supervisors.
People can learn at their own pace, and at their own convenience.
No waiting. The training is available on demand, 24/7.
Progress evaluation. The multi-user may have access via a course tutor to a series of reports on the users taking a particular course, and how well they're doing.
Money spent wisely. Every training penny goes to actual training instead of travel and hotels.
Everyone receives the same information and the same high standard of training.
A safe learning environment is also a feature of E-learning courses
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Yes, the World of Print E-learning Screen printing course is currently available in English, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish. It is currently being translated into Mandarin Chinese, Thai and Dutch.
Initially the Digital course will be available in English with translations into other European languages to follow.
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The minimum recommended requirements are:
Internet Explorer (IE) version 5.5+/FireFox 1+ (Windows 98+) or Netscape 7.2+/FireFox 1+ (MacOS X and Linux) will allow you to take full advantage of the range of features of the site.
It is recommended that you ensure you are using the most up-to-date versions of your web browser.
If you are using an earlier version of the following, download the most current version from the manufacturer's web site.
Get Internet Explorer (Recommended for Windows users)
Get Firefox (Recommended for MacOS X and Linux users)
Flash Player, version 6 or higher (available for free)
Acrobat Reader (available for free)
Minimum 56.6 Kbps Internet connection (High Speed cable, DSL or other broadband access recommended)
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There is no special software required to take the course. There are example documents and links that use the following standard software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Adobe Acrobat Reader
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The screen printing course costs £60.00 and an be renewed monthly at a cost of £50.00
The digital printing course costs £120.00 and can be renewed monthly at a cost of £60.00
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You can pay for your course in GB£, US$ or EU€.
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You can pay for your course by any of the following methods:
On-line with a credit or debit card using the secure payment server WorldPay.
By sending a cheque in GB£ ONLY, made payable to PDS International Limited. Post to PDS International Limited, Innovation Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1JL, UK.
By bank transfer in GB£ ONLY, to:
Account Name: PDS International Limited
Account Number: 01655329
Sort Code: 72-00-00
For International payments: GIRBG22
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Subscribers to the single-user version of the e-learning courses will have access initially for 2 months after purchasing the license. Additional blocks of 1 months can be purchased.
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When 10 or more people will be taking the same E-learning course you may apply for multiple user access. For more information on the pricing for multiple user access, please email carol.swift@pdsinternational.com stating the course title and number of users you wish to register along with your contact details.
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Yes, all PDS International E-learning courses have multiple and single user pricing. For more information, or to discuss the options available with a corporate subscription, please contact carol.swift@pdsinternational.com stating the course title and number of users you wish to register along with your contact details.
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We offer the following refund policy:- Should the circumstances arise where you decide that you do not wish to complete the course or that it is not suitable for your needs, you must contact us within one of the following specified periods.
- If the course is not accessed within the first week: Full refund.
- If the course is not accessed within the first two weeks; Refund less 50%.
- If the course is accessed and two lessons or less are completed within the first month; Refund less 80%.
Other requests for refunds will be addressed on a case by case basis. To obtain a refund contact us at carol.swift@pdsinternational.co.uk
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The course duration is initially set for 2 months (60 days). Additional blocks of 1 month can be added.
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The two month study time begins as soon as your payment has been processed. If you pay on line you will have immediate access to the course. If you use any of the alternative payment methods your tutor will email you to advise when your course has been activated.
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The length of time needed to complete the course depends on the individual learner. The estimated time to complete the e-learning courses is approximately 15-20 hours.
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On registration you will be allocated a tutor who can be contacted via the “Messages” system. The learner can ask a question that will be sent to the course tutor by e-mail for response.
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No the tutors are available 9.00 – 17.00 GMT. However by previous arrangement a tutor can be available at a time to suit you.
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No, there are no printed manuals available as part of the E-learning courses. All the pdf's are downloadable and can be printed out.
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Yes, each of the e-learning courses has tests at the end of each lesson and a final examination on completion of all the lessons.
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The learner can attempt each test up to 10 times. If after 10 attempts the learner has not achieved a 100% score the learner must contact the course tutor who will assess the situation and re-set the test. Once the learner has achieved 100% in the test the test is no longer available. The learner may attempt the examination a maximum of two times. If after the first attempt the learner does not achieve 85% or higher (but no lower then 80%) they must contact the tutor who will reset it, providing the course duration has not expired.
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To successfully complete the course the learner must visit every page of the course, attain 100% in each of the lesson tests and a score of 85% or higher in the final examination.
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When you pass the examination by receiving an 85% grade or higher, you will receive a certificate. This certificate will be signed by Peter Kiddell – Director of PDS International and the Director of the Digital and Screen Printing Association UK.
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If you do not receive a pass grade the first time you take the examination, provided you have scored 80% or higher you will have to contact your course tutor who will reset the examination for you. Questions in the examination are randomly generated from a question pool, so you may not get the same questions the next time you attempt the examination.
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Yes, you will continue to have access to the e-learning course until your subscription period expires. Please note that you will not be able to access the examination again once you have passed.
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How to disable pop-up blockers |
For the PDS International E-learning courses, it is required that you disable any pop-up blockers currently installed on your computer. Listed below are some of the more popular pop-up blocking programs and the steps to disable them.
With the release of the Windows XP SP 2, pop-up blocking is automatically enabled in the software. To disable the blocker:
Open Internet Explorer
Click on Tools
Click on Pop-up Blocker in the menu
Click on Turn Off Pop-up Blocker
Once you have followed the above steps, you should be able to use the e-learning courses.
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To disable popup blockers in the Windows version of Firefox:
Click on Tools
Click on Web Features
Remove the checkmark next to Block Popup Windows
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Various Web search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, etc., have a customized toolbar that can be downloaded from their site. In some cases, a Pop-Up blocker is available as part of the toolbar software.
The pop-up blocker may appear as a button on the toolbar that can be turned on and off by clicking on the button. If a button does not appear on the toolbar, you will need to disable it.
To disable the toolbars:
In your Web browser, click on View, Toolbars
Click on Web Features
Click on the name of the toolbar you wish to disable. This will remove the checkmark next to the name.
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