Frequenly Asked Questions
Why should I provide my employees with training?
Today’s rapidly changing workplace means that employees are required to use and understand increasingly more complex resources to efficiently perform their job. They need continuous training to ensure they stay up-to-date on the latest technology and management-related skills to prevent their skills from becoming obsolete.
How does my business benefit?
a. You won’t need an internal staff dedicated to training. Outsourcing it to us could save you the equivalent of several positions in your human resources department.
b. If your training takes place on our campus, you won’t need to invest in training space and equipment in your facility.
c. You’ll stay competitive and efficient, and possibly gain an edge, with a highly skilled workforce.
d. Your employees will quickly be up-to-speed on new equipment, technology and other workplace related skills, substantially reducing or eliminating downtime due to lack of knowledge.
e. Your employees will have a higher level of job satisfaction, and more opportunities to grow within your organization.
What types of courses are taught?
a. Computer Training
- Professional Office Support
- Operating Systems
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Database
- Presentations
- Internet/Web
b. Supervisory/Management
- Basic Supervisory Skills
- Management Skills
- Team Building
- ISO-9000/QS-9000 Training
- Statistical Process Control
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Conflict Resolution
- Train-the-Trainer
c. Professional Development
- Myers-Briggs in the Workplace
- Customer Service Skills
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Conflict Resolution
- Fundamental Skills of the Workplace
d. Electronics & Related Industrial Training.
- Basic Electronics
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Soldering
e. Other Current Areas of Training
- Languages
- Construction
- Healthcare
What companies have participated in the Training Program?
Here is a partial list of companies or agencies that participated in the Lone Star College-Kingwood Business Training Institute Customized Training Program last year:
- Administaff
- Amegy Bank
- CDI Seals
- Cleveland Independent School District
- Faith Manufacturing
- HealthSouth
- Humble Independent School District
- Kingwood Medical Center
- New Caney Independent School District
Where will the training take place?
Training classes can be conducted either on-site at your location, or at Lone Star College-Kingwood.
What if I need to use proprietary or confidential information?
Our trainers will learn your materials first, and then train your employees. Rest assured they will safeguard all proprietary and confidential information you provide.
What will a training program cost?
When establishing a training program, in many cases you will have the option of either developing a non-credit course or a credit course, . Non-credit courses offer the greatest degree of flexibility. Most customized classes will be non-credit, and developed solely to meet the unique needs of your business. Your Center staff training contact will provide you with a final price once you and she have determined the scope of your training needs.
Credit courses are billed at the current Lone Star College-Kingwood rate per credit hour per employee/student. The number of credit hours associated with your training program depends on what your needs are, but will typically range from 1 to 3 hours (equivalent to 15-45 clock hours of training).
What if I have a very fixed and/or limited budget for training?
Don’t assume you can’t afford it. Let’s talk about what your needs are first. You may not be able to do everything that you want, but probably more than you think.
What if I need a program to train new/potentially new, employees?
With your assistance, we can develop a program that will train potential employees on a specific set of skills that are unique to your business, or to your line of business through our Certificate Programs.
While similar to customized training developed for your employees, Employer-Sponsored Certificate Programs offer the added benefit of having our staff recruit the best and most motivated students from Lone Star College-Kingwood’s entire student body to participate. Graduates of your Certificate Program will expand your qualified applicant pool and provide a reliable source for qualified applicants to apply for positions with your company.