1. How Do I Start an Internet Training Website?
Starting an Internet training website can seem overwhelming, but if the content is ready and a
training process has been developed, then it becomes more a question of transferring that training
data to the site. Think of the training procedure, and then imagine how it should be structured
online.Training ProcessThe first thing to consider when developing a training website is the training
process. What steps will the trainee need to go through, what lessons are there, what control
mechanisms will ensure they are learning? These questions need to be answered before an Internet
training website can be created. There needs to be a structured program that visitors can easily
navigate through guiding them on their learning objectives. Once that has been planned, it can
easily be implemented onto the site.
Essential ComponentsBesides having a structured program for trainees, there are other essential
components to having an effective internet training website. Users should have their own account to
access their profile, interact with other students and teachers. Tests and quizzes allow students to
test their learning and allow teachers to see how their students are absorbing the materials.
Instructional videos are a great way to engage students. Whether they be technical or lecture
oriented, students will really appreciate multimedia content. A resources and tools section will
provide students with external resources that may assist with their learning, links to other sites or
tools specific to the content. A forum where students and teachers can interact, discuss course
concepts, ask questions and give feedback will instill a sense of community and provide a means for
eager to users to engage further while learning from their peers.
Site DesignTo design such a site without hiring a website developer requires a bit of technical
knowledge. Fortunately, there are web design formats that come with great content management
systems. WordPress and Joomla are two of the most popular CMS (content management system)
based platforms, and an Internet training site would fit into both of these format quite well. Once a
domain name (URL) and hosting are purchased, simply download the software from the
manufacturer's site and follow their install instructions, that's it. Once installed, creating all the
essential components is easy to do.
Source:Joomla!
WordPress