Training and support
Where to look for courses
- the Yellow Pages
e.g. under Computer Training Services - your local library or local council may know of local training providers
- the suppliers of your computer equipment
- other nonprofit organisations you can ask.
Courses.com lists 12,000 courses throughout Australia. Course providers are entitled to list their basic course details on this website for a small fee. The site is free to users. When you search the courses.com.au database after selecting your state, click a category then select your regional area. Training providers are continually changing their courses, so contact them to obtain their course timetable and specific course information.
National Training Information Service This website provides a database of vocational education and training in Australia. It contains detailed information on courses, qualifications, training packages, competency standards and training organisations.
In South Australia, the nonprofit IT consultancy CISA (Community Information Strategies Australia Inc) provides training as part of its community information management services.
The community management and training centre of ourcommunity.com.au
An Australian Government listing of online tutorials and training materials about using the internet
South Australia – do a search for ‘training services’ on the CISA Infosearch site
Victorian nonprofit training opportunities
The National Training Information Centre site
A US viewpoint from TechSoup on training for nonprofits
See other TechSoup articles on training
Information from Choice on choosing a computer training course.
Online access centres
In NSW Community Technology Centres provide training opportunities in regional areas
In Victoria see Community Information Centres
Connecting Queensland provides information on training opportunities
In the west, online access centres are provided mainly through the WA Telecentre Network
In Tasmania online access centres provide training opportunities.