CSI utilizes a Blended Learning methodology in its curriculum offerings. This format combines three distinct delivery methods:
Instructor-Led learning that provides students with an opportunity to deepen newly acquired knowledge as well as to gain hands-on experience under the guidance of an industry professional.
Hands-On Labs that provide students with an opportunity to master the skills through well-organized and extremely practical labs and projects.
E-Learning that provides students with an opportunity to learn a class material at their own pace. This method is delivered through web-based interactive e-Learning academic management system.
Though each method is an excellent learning tool on its own, combined together in one training methodology it creates supreme value for those who want to acquire professional certifications and master new skills in a shortest possible time.
The Blended Methodology provides numerous benefits to the students. Here are some of them:
It makes better use of the learning time by directing a student to study the trivial topics through the e-Learning system and freeing up instructor's valuable time for the more complex and essential topics;
It replaces tedious textbooks reading with exciting and structured e-Learning system that includes self-assessment tests, build-in exercises, and reference library;
It creates stimulating and interesting class discussions by forcing a student to study a new material prior to the class;
It puts more emphasis on self-study under the guidance of the e-Learning system that allows fast learners to learn more, helps slow learners to keep up with the class, and encourages less motivated students to study;
It provides the students with an immediate response on their academic progress thus improving the students learning;
It provides for better knowledge retention by repeating the same topics at least three times and through three different delivery methods;
It allows the students to expand their technical, business, or professional skills that will lead to better career opportunities.
Instructor-led teaching delivered in a classroom setting at one of CSI's campuses with the students physically present in the same classroom. Class schedules are set. Students start, attend, and graduate as defined by the program syllabus and class schedule.
Distance Learning
Instructor-led teaching delivered through audio conferencing and shared desktop technology. Students may not be physically present in the same classroom and can attend classes at any of CSI campuses or other CSI's authorized locations. Class schedules are set. Students start, attend, and graduate as defined by the program syllabus and class schedule.
Teaching is delivered via web-based content with 24/7 online or live-chat mentoring. One-on-one Professional Trainers are available at set schedules. Students define their own learning topics/syllabus and the class start and end dates, and weekly attendance schedules. Starting On-Demand Training On-Demand Training Benefits
Teaching is delivered via web-based instructions. The students have access to weekly online/phone instructions. Class schedules are set. Students define their study schedule with 24-hour access, but have to start and graduate as defined by the class schedule.
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