Are You Interested In Training?

Following on from some random chatter on Twitter earlier this evening it’s become apparent that some people would be interested in training..

Training on what though?

Well that’s really up to you…

Obvious topics that could be considered:

the control panel
Plesk
dns basics
domain basics (and maybe more advanced topics?)

So would people be interested in a training session with Blacknight staff (and maybe others) on these or other topics?

Please leave a comment if you are interested.

If there’s enough interest then we can start working on the practical details. If there’s no interest we’ll dump the idea and move on

UPDATE:
Since our clients are spread across Ireland and the globe we’re thinking that it would make more sense to run the training as a webinar using something like webex.

UPDATE 2: I’ve created a poll on our forum so that people can choose the best time that suits them

About the Author: Michele Neylon

Known for his outspoken opinions on technology and the Internet, Michele Neylon is the award winning author of several blogs and co-host of the Technology.ie podcast. A thought leader in the Internet community, Neylon is active within ICANN and an expert on policy, security, domains, ICANN, Nominet and Internet Governance. You can stalk him on various social media networks including Twitter and Instagram

20 Comments

Lewis Beechey May 17, 2009 at 22:13

Uh, If I had to choose, I’d say Plesk.
Ruairi Browne May 17, 2009 at 22:42

Well you know I am – for sure!
Bernie Goldbach May 17, 2009 at 23:06

We have three people intersted in Plesk training. We can offer an Online Meeting Room to share the session.
Hugh May 17, 2009 at 23:09

I haven’t the first idea about Plesk so yes, that wold be great.
Gordon May 17, 2009 at 23:36

Yah, Id very much like to sign up for training in managing a VPS
Ben Chapman (@thejetset) May 17, 2009 at 23:38

I suspect you already know my response to this 😛 I would love something like networking theory 101 (eg. Subnetting/understanding larger scale networks). Really cool idea too.
Dave May 17, 2009 at 23:42

Would be interested in training.
How would it be delivered (webcasts, youtube, etc)
Ben Chapman (@thejetset) May 17, 2009 at 23:47

Although that could be kinda infersable due to the fact that most people who would want to learn that would have/are studying it in 3rd level.
Ben Chapman (@thejetset) May 18, 2009 at 01:26

Actually one idea is a tutorial on subnetting that could be done using YouTube or even ustream.tv with an IRC chat.
Colm Doyle @colmisainmdom May 18, 2009 at 08:01

Yup, I’m always up for learning something new. I reckon stuff along the lines of best practice for managing a VPS would be a good topic.
Claire Boyles (Business Coach) May 18, 2009 at 12:19

Yes I think training would be very useful- the training I see the need for is for start ups who are attempting to minimise costs and work out how to register their own websites etc.
I believe this would increase business for you guys too- once people understand that it is pretty straight forward registering a domain name & having hosting with you guys.
Jan May 18, 2009 at 12:48

Training would be useful for web developers who would like to use blacknight to host all their client websites. If we knew everything about the control panel and all the options, it would make it a no brainer to choose blacknight everytime.
Ruairi Browne May 18, 2009 at 15:36

Jan above has said exactly how I feel about this. I would like to be a Blacknight control panel “expert”. That is why I feel this is a no brainer for Blacknight also – they will get a dozen or so web developers who are selling on their behalf and taking support calls away from BK.
Bob Murphy May 18, 2009 at 22:07

liked the you tube idea (above) myself but i’m on for anything
Mr T May 18, 2009 at 23:25

Interested in most of those mentioned.
Raul May 19, 2009 at 02:05

Training ? Learning ? Up for it anytime !
Leon Quinn May 19, 2009 at 13:22

Plesk tips would be handy..Was playing with Adobe Connect Now yesterday too – http://www.acrobat.com
Terry Butler May 19, 2009 at 19:50

I’d like to know about Plesk, Anything else is good too.
Daniel S K May 20, 2009 at 15:18

I would be very interested in any training, tips & tricks or documentation available on the control panel.
Monica May 30, 2009 at 19:54

Yep, I’m interested 🙂