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Why Choose CTU

The Computer Training Unit (CTU) at North Carolina State University has provided leading-edge training and certification since 1988. Our experienced instructors can train you for advancement in your present position or help you prepare for your next career. You can attend classes in person or choose from hundreds of courses taught online. Through the NC State Computer Training Unit, the training you need is well within your grasp.

How You Can Benefit from CTU

The Computer Training Unit offers a wide variety of computer training:

• Microsoft Office classes
• Application courses
• Online courses
• IT Certification training
• Customized corporate/group training
  

Why You Should Consider CTU

If you are interested in developing or updating your computer knowledge in any of the following areas, you'll find the right training. Right Now!

• Basic computer skills and word processing
• Spreadsheets and accounting
• Database, project management, report writing
• Desktop publishing and graphic presentations
• Systems networking
• The Internet and the Web
• IT Certification in a variety of specific applications
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) on all of our live, instructor-led courses

Online Self-Paced Courses

Too busy to come to class? Don't see the topic you need offered when you want to take it? CTU's over 2300 online, self-paced courses are the perfect way to economically get the training you need at a time and place convenient to you and your schedule. Many of the topics offered through CTU instructor-led classes (and many more) are available online!

Customized Corporate and Group Training

Put the power of the NC State Computer Training Unit to work for your organization. Get customized training that brings you focused, measurable results! Benefit from high quality training specifically tailored to the needs of your organization, delivered at our facility or yours, or any other location you choose. Receive a comprehensive needs assessment that you can use to ascertain the goals and objectives of your organization followed by a customized training proposal.

Computer Lab Classroom Space Rental

Need a fully equipped computer lab for a short period of time at a reasonable cost? When not in use for regularly scheduled classes, the NC State CTU has four state-of-the-art station labs for rent on an occasional basis to outside organizations and individuals. Call 919.515.8163 for details and pricing.

Refresher Classes

We want you to get all that you can out of your CTU training experience. If you finish your class and you feel you might not have mastered the material, don't worry. You may retake the class one additional time without charge within 90 days of your original scheduled class.

Prerequisites

PC Introduction or equivalent experience and basic keyboarding experience is required for all classes. Windows Introduction or equivalent experience is a prerequisite for all Windows-based software courses. Instruction at the previous software level is assumed for all intermediate and advanced courses. You can call 919.515.8163 or visit www.ncsu.edu/ctu to receive an outline, which can provide assistance in registering for the proper course level.

Registration Information

Your registration fee includes instructional materials, supplies, and certificate. It is important to pre-register for the workshop(s) as seating is limited. Day check-in is held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the first day of the course. Day classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Evening classes begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Evening check-in is held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the first evening of the course. If you are registered for a CTU class and find that you will be at least 45 minutes late, please call to reschedule. Registering for a class does not guarantee job placement. NC State Computer Training Unit is an educational training provider and does not guarantee job placement upon completion of class.

Accessibility Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations in these programs, please contact the Computer Training Unit at 919.515.8163 during office hours or e-mail ctu_registrations@ncsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the date of the program.

Multiple Class Discount

A multiple class discount is available. Any individual will receive a 15% discount if they register for six courses held at the McKimmon Center and are listed in this catalog. The discount is applied per person and requires that the participant register and pay for all 6 courses at the same time. This discount does not apply to online or certification courses and cannot be combined with any other discount.

Group Discount

Like the multiple-course discount, a company can receive a 15% discount on six or more registrations made at the same time -- for several employees -- and paid at one time. The same rules and exclusions apply to this discount as the multiple-course discount above.

Government Agency Discount

A discount is available to government agencies for various classes as listed in this brochure. This may include public schools, colleges, and universities, as well as government employees at the local, state, and federal levels. This discount cannot be extended to contractors who are not employees of government agencies.

Continuing Education Units (CEU's)

By taking a Computer Training Unit course live in one of our classrooms, you will earn CEU's and can have your course accomplishments permanently recorded and available by transcript.

The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized uniform unit of measurement designed to permanently record an individual's noncredit continuing education accomplishments in increments of one CEU per 10 contact hours of instrution.

Cancellation & Refund Policies

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