Distance Education Technical Training - What's New

New Version of Electronics & Electromechanical Technician Programs

June, 2010

The George Brown College Centre for Continuous Learning is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the computer-based curriculum for the Electronics and Electromechanical Technician Certificate Programs.

These computer-based home study programs enable students to study at their own pace, remotely from their own homes, using DVD-based curriculum, a circuit simulator and textbook to master the theory and practice of applied electronics. Continuous (open) enrolment, pay-as-you-learn registration, online exams and telephone/email/forum-based tutorial support provide an adaptable learning environment for people whose busy work and family lives demand a more flexible approach to training than that used in traditional full-time or part-time programs.

Highlights of the new version include:

• Updated course content to reflect the latest changes in technology including 50 new audio mini-lectures, over 200 new 2D and 3D animations and 400 new full color, high resolution images
• Further integration of program curriculum with interactive lab projects, including 45 additional lab experiments and troubleshooting examples
• An improved software engine, 1.5x faster and more powerful than the previous version
• Enhanced search capabilities allowing students to find key words and phrases instantly
• Full compatibility with all 32- and 64-bit Windows platforms (XP, Vista, Windows 7)

These programs provides a complete introduction to electronics and electromechanics, with focus on commercial and industrial applications. The curriculum integrates text, video, animations, photos, audio clips and the CircuitLogix circuit simulator. Using CircuitLogix, students have a fully-functioning circuit design and simulation tool, enabling them to design, build, test, and troubleshoot circuits in a realistic lab environment. For more information, please visit www.etcourse.com or www.emcourse.com .

George Brown also offers award-winning online technical training in Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics. The Centre for Continuous Learning provides distance education-based technical training to over 12,000 registered students, located all around the world. For more information, please visit www.gbctechtraining.com.

About George Brown College

With 9 out of 10 graduates getting jobs within six months of graduation, George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. George Brown offers more than 150 programs across a wide variety of professions. Students can earn diplomas, post-graduate certificates, industry accreditations, apprenticeships and four-year bachelor degrees. More than 20,000 students attend the College full-time with about 65,000 registered with the George Brown College Centre for Continuous Learning. For more information, please visit www.georgebrown.ca