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If you have any questions about Internexia's online courses
and services, scroll down to view the list of frequently asked
questions and click on the link to get your answers. We will
be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
Questions Frequently Asked by Students
FAQs for Institutions and Corporations
Questions Frequently Asked by Students
What are the advantages of learning a
course online?
You can learn in your own time and at
your own speed. You can follow up interesting links without
losing touch with your course. You can choose which parts of
the course you study first and which later; you do not need
to follow the same track as everyone else.
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Can I study the online courses from home?
Yes, you can. All you need is a personal
computer with an Internet connection.
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Do I need an expensive computer at home
to study your courses?
No, Internexia's courses are designed
to be used with an ordinary multimedia PC. Most modern PCs easily
are better than the minimum needed.
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Can I get help with my online studies?
The
online courses are designed to allow you to learn independently.
However, you may contact our help desk if you require any assistance.
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Can I obtain any qualifications from an
online course?
Many
online courses prepare learners for specific examinations. However,
usually these examinations have to be taken at a recognized
centre, such as a college, university or company training centre.
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Can I sign up for Introduction to Computers
and Applications (ICA) if I have no prior knowledge of any computer
programmes?
Yes, you can. The course has been designed
for beginners.
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When I complete the ICA, will I be able
to use the computer to do all my projects?
The
ICA modules cover the most popular and useful computer programmes.
Completing the course will equip you with the necessary skills
to handle your projects.
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Is it expensive to sign up for Introduction
to Computers and Applications (ICA)?
You can register for an office productivity
pack for as little as MYR50 (or USD15). The full ICA Office
Productivity Pack costs MYR120 (USD50).
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Is the ICA course endorsed by any educational
authorities?
The
course materials are endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations
and are a comprehensive resource for learning and development
for the Cambridge Career Awards in ICT at Foundation and Standard
Levels.
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Can I do my assignments online?
Some
colleges and universities enable you to do assignments online,
where e-learning is part of a course. The assignments can be
set online, usually through the course materials or by separate
communication. You can then prepare your assignment off-line
and send it to your lecturer through e-mail or other means.
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Can the Compulsory Studies Online (CSO)
course be a substitute for lectures and tutorials?
The
CSO course contains adequate materials and links to limitless
resources on the web. However, you should still attend classes
as it is a course requirement.
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Is the CSO course endorsed by any educational
authorities?
CSO
is approved by the Lembaga Akreditasi Negara (LAN) of Malaysia
as appropriate supplementary material for the five compulsory
subjects taken by students enrolled in private colleges and
institutions in Malaysia.
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Is the International English for Business (IEB) course suitable
for someone with no knowledge of English?
The
IEB course is intended for learners who have some basic knowledge
of the English language already and will enable them to communicate
effectively in a business context.
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FAQs for Institutions and Corporations
Is it cost effective to use e-learning
to train staff?
Yes it is. Usual costs incurred for travel, accommodation and
miscellaneous fees can be reduced or eliminated. The company
will also be able to save time lost from the workplace. However
not every training course is suitable for online learning and
initial development costs can be high, so careful planning is
needed.
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Are Internexia's published course fees
also applicable for corporate groups?
Internexia’s published course fees are for individual users
who register online. If your company wants to register a group
of employees, special arrangements can be made so that your
need can be met.
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How can I know if it is worthwhile for
my company to put its training courses online?
Internexia consultancy team can advise you and help you prepare
a full e-learning strategy for your company. A preliminary consultation
can be arranged at no cost and with no obligation.
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Can online courses be updated periodically?
Yes.
This is one of the many advantages of having an online course.
The course materials can be updated by your company or maintained
by Internexia.
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What are the advantages of putting a course
online?
There
is no limit to the number of participants you can have. You
have full control of the course through the built-in learning
management system that allows you to monitor the learners' progress.
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How can I check the learner's progress
or attendance for an online course?
Internexia's learning management system records each section
of the course a learner uses. It also checks the learners' progress
through marked assessments, which can be automated.
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What do other institutions and corporations
normally use online courses for?
The
online courses are normally used for educational purposes or
for human resource training. They can either be used as a substitute
for lectures, or as a complement to classroom instruction.
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Can ICA be used for a group of learners with varied competencies
in computer applications?
Skill
checks and a pre-test enable the learner, or the supervisor,
to select only the parts of the ICA course required to bring
the employee up to the recognized standard. Courses can be individualized
and learning is more efficient.
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Can your courses be adapted to meet
the specific needs of my company?
Yes, they can. We will be pleased
to discuss any specific needs your company may have.
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How can I be assured of the quality of the e-learning materials?
You can evaluate the materials in advance and be assured that
all your employees are receiving the same materials of a consistently
high standard.
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Can
our present training courses be put on the Internet?
Many
courses can be transformed to online learning. We will be pleased
to meet with you to discuss how your courses may be made available
online.
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How is the Learning Management System
(LMS) useful to my company?
The
LMS gives your company full control over the online course used
by your company. It helps you plan, organize, deliver, track
and manage the online learning process.
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