How to Start a Computer Training Center

Obviously, computers cannot take the back seat in the world today. Computers have really gone beyond business tools; they have become one of the necessities of life. If you asked me right now, some of the things I consider as the basic necessities of life, I would probably tell you that they are food, water, clothing, shelter, a mobile phone and a computer. Yes, computers are that important.

Unfortunately for some but fortunately for you, there are still tons of people out there who don’t know how to use computers effectively. Computers are highly technical and to use them, you have to possess the right knowledge and skills. Some people may be able to just grab a computer, read the manual and then Kaboom! Ready for use but for most people, it isn’t so. These people cannot carry on for long in the modern society because-:

Why Starting a Computer Training Center is a Lucrative Venturea. To find a job in any industry in the world today, you must know how to use a computer. It would be considered unprofessional or even shameful to admit that you do not know how to use a computer to your prospective employers.

In fact, why did you apply in the first place? Because most likely, the vacancy publication would have stated ‘Computer knowledge and Proficiency’ as one of the job requirements. What I am saying basically is that, to get a good job, one must possess moderate computer knowledge.

b. I was talking about not getting a good job without knowing how to use a computer but I should have first stated that you cannot pass through school either. Students are constantly using the computer for assignments, research, typing, and all other school related work.

c. Companies that used manual system of operation or recording information are converting to computerized systems and this may cause staffs that are not compliant to be booted out. No one wants to lose their jobs to the computer savvy guy; so everyone struggles to update and perfect their computer skills by attending computer training centers.

d. Examination bodies are now opting for computer based testing.

e. Companies buy software to improve their operations and service from time to time and they need people who would train their staff to use these software.

So, I guess now you can see that investing in computer training business is a viable business with a lot of income and growth potential. So, what are the ways through which you can start your computer training center-:

5 Profitable Ways to Start a Computer Training Business Virtual Training Center-: This kind of computer center is internet-based. You can

train people anywhere in the world over the internet.

Home-Based Training Center-: This involves visiting people in their homes or specified areas to train on computer usage them one-on-one. This kind of training business doesn’t require setting up an office or a brick and mortar computer center.

Corporate Training-: You would work with corporate clients to help them train their staff on how to use the computer for specific company operations.

Software Training-: Another computer training business model involves teaching people how to use specific software. You can even build your own software and then make money from training people on how to use them.

Selling of Training Materials-: If the costs of setting up a computer training center would be unbearable for you, you can start from selling computer training books and materials online or off the internet.

To successfully run a computer training business, you would need the following skills-:

3 Skills You Need to Run a Computer Training Center

Knowledge of computers-: Well, you want to start training people on how to use computers so you definitely must have in-depth knowledge of computer software and hardware, programs, applications and tools.

Public Speaking Skills-: The difference between whether your students would dose off half way into the class or listen carefully and understand you is in your public speaking skills. You must be able to offer adequate explanations and practical demonstrations to ensure that your students gain something from each lesson you offer.

Leadership and Coordination skills-: You must also be a good leader and be able to coordinate your staff, students and every other person that would be working for you.

So, to start your computer training center, you should take the following steps-:

6 Steps to Starting a Computer Training Center

1. Purchase the required equipment-: Thankfully, you don’t need to buy much and you definitely can start very small. Some of the equipment you would need to start a computer training center include-:

Computers (Ensure that you buy the latest computers)

Software

Tables

Computer desks

Chairs

Books

Internet connection

Business cards

Internet connection

An office space or a home office depending on the business model you choose

2. Choose a location-: A suitable location would be somewhere close to a school or a popular business district where there are a lot of companies and human traffic. You can also start from the comfort of your home or operate without an office if you opt for virtual or one-on-one computer training.

3. Hire staff-: You should also hire people who would assist you in training the students if you have a large customer base. Ensure that your staffs are well trained professionals and you should also provide some training for them too. Before you hire anyone, have them perform a teaching demonstration so that you can gauge their teaching skills and ability to impart knowledge.

4. Register your business-: Here, we would always advise you to register your business regardless of what you are selling or services you provide because business registration helps you to be in the good books of law enforcement and government agents.

5. Arrange for certificates-: Of course, you don’t expect people to pay you all that money without expecting to be issued a certificate, so you should design your certificates beforehand and figure out how you would issue them. It is wiser to issue out certificates after your trainees have passed a qualifying examination. This means that you would also have to design examination and strategies.

6. Marketing-: Lastly, you would start to market and promote your business. You can market your business on the internet, in newspapers and magazines and through flyers. For corporate companies, sending proposal letters informing them of your services and how it can be beneficial to them also helps.