Mentored Learning

Mentored Learning is an award winning, innovative new learning process where each student is led by a Mentor utilizing multiple learning tools and techniques. Mentored Learning produces a measurable skills and knowledge gain while offering the student extremely flexible scheduling options.

Technology has changed the way organizations impart information to their employees as well as to their customers. Today, organizations want to expand that include the process for how their employees learn. Organizations and their employees want choices and solutions that

• Are more flexible and supportive
• Provide feedback and reinforcement
• Measure progress and define results
• Provide the learner with the opportunity to learn based on learning style
• Utilize tools and technologies that are part of the learning process

New Horizons is prepared to help organizations meet this challenge. As organizations change their perspective on learning, Mentored Learning is there to offer organizations and individuals a combination of tools, technology, expertise and resources to enhance the learning process.

Some people learn by reading, some by seeing and others by doing. The Mentored Learning classroom offers students the ability to learn in a way that best suits their learning style. The result: the rate of knowledge transfer and retention is higher.

Mentored Learning is the “Next Generation” of Instructor-Led Training.

Focused learning. One-on-one mentoring. Flexible scheduling.

New Horizons Mentored Learning method puts time back in your hands. Flexible course schedules allow you to acquire valued new skills around your daily schedule. Targeting learning means you learn what you need to learn without wasting your time with what you may already know. New Horizons knows that time is money and Mentored Learning allows you to maintain productivity, schedule around deadlines while increasing your capabilities. Certified instructors are available to answer questions and ensure your comprehension of the course material.

The Mentored Learning Approach

Mentored Learning is an on-demand delivery model, you determine when you attend training and for how long. Each workstation contains two computer monitors. On one, you can access the course content: video, text and audio. On the other monitor, you have access to the production environment so you can practice your skills at any time during the course. This allows you to fast-forward through areas, or stop the content and practice a concept hands-on as many times as you need. This increases knowledge retention and the ability to apply your newly acquired knowledge on the job.

Focused Learning

Skill sets are assessed prior to training to identify the gap between your current level of knowledge and required level of knowledge. Your learning path can then be customized to specifically fill that knowledge gap. You are completely in charge of the pace of the course and the content covered so you can focus only what you need to learn.

“Mentored Learning gave me the chance to focus on the sections of the course that will have the greatest impact on my production environment.” – Stephen Bonomo, Syracuse University.

One-On-One Mentoring

Certified Instructors are present to provide ongoing coaching, support and guidance throughout your training. Mentors can answer questions and provide additional instruction when needed to help increase your comprehension and retention of the course material.

“Having the Mentor in the room was a huge benefit because he was able to answer any questions that I had while relating those questions to real-world examples to reinforce the topic of the question.” - Michael E. Baker, Computer Specialist, Cornell University

Flexible Scheduling

Flexible course schedules allow you to get that added skill set while maintaining your daily schedule. For instance, the training schedule can be built around a work schedule so productivity in the workplace is maintained.

“The flexible hours allow me to come and go as I need to handle other issues that may pop up in my daily routine.” - Michael J. Meadows, MCSE

Mentored Learning Benefits for the Student

• Flexible schedule allows individuals to acquire new skills around their schedule.
• Ability to control the pace of the course and content covered meets individual learning needs.
• Learn while doing approach increases the ability to retain and apply new knowledge.
• One-on-one mentoring increases the comprehension of the material.
• Blending lecture, hands-on practice and instructor interaction creates the most stimulating and effective learning environment possible.

Mentored Learning Benefits for the Corporation

• Productivity is maintained with flexible training scheduling that can be built around work schedules.
• Individual learning paths focus specifically on the knowledge and skills that are aligned with the organization’s learning goals.
• Pre- and post-assessments track progress and gauge return on investment.
• Authorized vendor courseware is used to ensure proper skill development.

Fields of Study Available Through Mentored Learning

Stay Productive. Stay in Charge. Begin Mentored Learning Today

New Horizons will develop a customized and focused training plan for each student, which will translate into increased efficiencies and improved productivity. Talk with your Account Executive or contact a New Horizons training center today to get started right away.