Training is an investment
We understand the pressures facing our customers keeping skills up to date in the rapidly changing media and entertainment industry. Pharos accredited training ensures that you make the most of your investment in both technology and talent and provides a valuable qualification for your staff.
Pharos training will help:
- expand your productivity
- increase efficiency
- promote system ownership
- motivate your staff
- improve staff retention
- benefit new starters
- ease future expansion
- manage business change
Build on confidence
Pharos systems are intuitive and easy to learn. Our training courses are short and effective. With a solid understanding of how Pharos systems are configured, staff are able to confidently develop operational processes and best practises to get the most out of any new business workflow.
Meet your goals
With 10 years real experience of new workflows and with 1000's of real users, we can advise you of the best training options. We'll help you to meet your goals and ensure you get the maximum benefit from your new system and your training budget.
Courses for every training requirement
All our courses are open to new and existing customers. Pharos training courses are tailored to your individual system and workflow. In addition we offer training to system integrators and third party technology vendors.
Operational Courses are designed for every level of user:
- Mediator: for content management and efficient workflow
- Playtime: multi-channel playout and presentation
- Pilot: unified device control and monitoring
A practical and cost effective option is to train 'Super Users' to extend training to all operational staff and clients.
We also offer comprehensive maintenance courses for all Pharos solutions incorporating:
- System architecture and associated IT for a good understanding of simplified and streamlined implementation
- System administration for straightforward workstation, user and task management
- Pharos Information Centre used to carry out remote diagnostics and general maintenance
As a minimum, we recommend training is provided for support and maintenance staff. As an added module we can offer training for a number of key third-party technologies including Omneon and Isilon.
Course Objectives
Pharos training courses aim to teach a real understanding of your system rather than just concepts and key presses with the following main points:
- System functionality
- System operation
- User Configuration
- First-line maintenance
A full syllabus will be finalised subject to system configuration and understanding of your training aims.
Course delivery
We recommend small groups with of around 6 delegates. Our tutors will have specific knowledge of your system and will be able to answer questions accordingly. We ensure everyone gets valuable hands on experience and the highest level of attention. Delegates will be provided with a comprehensive training manual and a Pharos accredited training certificate.
Course locations
UK courses are delivered at our training facility at our headquarters in Reading, Berkshire. The benefit of off-site training means delegates can study away from the daily distractions of the workplace, with lunch and refreshments provided. Training can also be delivered at your site on the actual system under managed conditions. Course durations vary from 1 to 2 days.
For more information contact Pharos Training on +44 (0)118 950 2323 or info@pharos.tv