FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License GROL training is often desired by organizations that have a number of technicians, engineers or electricians that utilize and maintain radios and networks. It can be challenging to source FCC GROL license training courses because most managers and supervisors have not sourced this level of technical training in the past. In this post we describe some key aspects to consider when selecting a company to provide your team’s FCC GROL license training. The following are these key aspects to consider:
Qualifications of the instructor – The qualifications and experience of the instructor can make or break the quality of the training experience for your team. Consider what licenses the instructor holds. An instructor that holds both a General Radio Telephone Operators License and a Amateur Extra Class License are the qualifications you should require for any FCC GROL or Basic Electronics class. You should also seek an instructor that has a BSEE from an accredited university and has held positions during their career that involved designing components and networks. That level of experience will assure your team learns the basics of electronics and RF and learns them correctly. Besides technical qualifications, you should assure that the instructor is an experienced teacher that has a reputation for teaching technical material in an engaging way. References from past customers can go a long way in assuring the quality of the experience your team will get.
Hands-on – Any FCC GROL and basic electronics training you source for your team should absolutely include hands-on lab sessions during the training. If you want your team to truly understand the concepts and be able to work with electronics, hand-on training is a must. Considering passing on any FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License training that does not include hands-on lab sessions.
Location – You could send your team off for a week to an exotic location for training, but this will cost you. Not only will there be significant travel costs involved, but it means your team will not be at the office to handle work issues before and after the scheduled class times. Not only can it be far more cost effective to bring the trainer to your team and location, productivity for your team can remain higher as well. Overall not only will you save money by bringing the FCC GROL trainer to you, you will also have less down time for your team. This is a trainer that comes to your location: FCC GROL Training Course. Seek out a trainer that comes to your location.
Breadth – There may be benefits and synergies to working with a training organization that offers a wide selection of technical and other training. Once you find an instructor you and your team are comfortable with, productivity and engagement are increased by using the preferred instructor.
While all of these points should be considered, perhaps the most important is the instructor’s experience. Be sure to read up on the specific instructor that will be supporting your FCC GROL training and seek out an instructor that has shown a superior track record in conducting similar technical training previously and has obtained both an FCC General Radio Operators License and an Amateur Extra Class License. You can take the exam with any COLEM, the process will be the same, but your choice for a trainer is critical to the outcome and quality of the experience for your team.
To learn more about the FCC General Radio Operators License Training classes and the other technical training from Singer Executive Development, see our technical training page: http://www.singerexecutivedevelopment.com/technical-training/ or go directly to our GROL training page: http://www.singerexecutivedevelopment.com/fcc-general-radiotelephone-operator-training-course-basic-electronics/
