FAQs

Hudson only works with expert instructors who are highly qualified and experienced. For instance, our IT instructors have a minimum of 15 years real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields.

Our intuitive online course platform allows learners to interact and collaborate with instructors, engage in discussions, and ask questions to get the most out of their learning. And you also have access to experienced tutors who can walk you through any course topic you may be struggling with.

Many of our courses are available to demo for free. You can try over 150 of our courses with no obligation or credit card required. Please contact email us at support@hudsoncourses.com if you would like to arrange a demo.

Our online courses are a multi-media based. They utilize instructor-led videos, audio, text and visual illustrations to deliver the learning. Training always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development. There is also downloadable course notes, templates, online tests, and coursework to complete.

Hudson’s self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow a learner the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing them to control the pace of their training. This allows them to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

Other online course features include:

Social Learning & Networking

The intuitive course platform allows a learner to interact and collaborate with other students and staff, form study groups, engage in discussions, rate and ‘like’ different courses and stay up to date with all the latest industry knowledge. This course platform is unmatched in the industry and makes learning fun and enjoyable.

Quizzes & Exam Simulators

Our custom practice exams prepare the learner for their final assessment differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. Each learner has access to practice quizzes after each module to ensure they are confident on the topic they have completed before proceeding. This will allow them to gauge their effectiveness before moving to the next module of their course. Hudson courses also include practice exams designed to replicate the environment in the testing center as closely as possible. These exams comprise of 100 questions on average.

Flash Cards & Educational Games

Hudson knows that education is not a one size fits all approach. Individuals learn in different ways using different tools. That’s why Flash Cards and Educational Games are provided throughout our courses. This allows the learner to train in ways that keep them engaged and focused, as well as retain their knowledge in a more effective way.

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Live Labs are in essence simulators for IT learners. They allow an individual to apply their course skills in a software environment that is not harmful to others or equipment. As an example, a learner can configure a network and setup a firewall within such an environment. Live Labs not only provide learners with valued experience, but help to better prepare them for their final exams. All Live Labs come with instructions and tasks. These tasks are related to the material covered in a course. For instance, if a learner undertakes a networking course, s/he will be required to undertake networking related tasks in his or her Live Lab.

In today’s world of complex IT systems and technologies, it is essential that IT professionals and those new to IT are able to demonstrate how to use and understand various systems and software. Using Live Labs can help develop a learner’s practical IT skills in a safe working environment without the need to invest in hardware and software. With the ease and convenience of the Internet, we provide the learner with access to real equipment that brings theory to life and gives them a greater depth of technology understanding. Having Live Lab experience can also give a learner an edge on their CV.

We offer live labs in a range of vendor areas from Microsoft and Cisco, to CompTIA. Environments include MS Server, Exchange, SharePoint, Active Directory, and more.

You can purchase Live Labs individually or with a a set of courses.

• 1 Course
• 2 Courses
• 3 Courses
• Access to all 27 live labs

Click here to learn more about all Live Lab course options.

The 24/7 online tutor service is only available on selected courses. Mainly our course bundles and IT courses. It works the same way as a chat window. If you have a question about your course or a specific topic, you just type in question, and you’ll get a response from an expert.

Diploma courses also have access to a tutor between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri GMT.

The answer is very simple… there are people that still want to learn about older technologies, concepts and methodologies. Why?  Well as an example their company may be still be using these older technologies and methodologies. A good example of this is the Windows 7 operating system. Many companies are still using this despite the upgrades. IT personnel that are unfamiliar with this operating system may require training in the software to manage it across the company.

No. This just means we give you that long to finish the course. Because most of our courses are self-paced, you can finish them a lot sooner. Sometimes even in a quarter of the time.

Our online courses are self-paced, so it can take as little or as much time as you like. You’ll enjoy 12 months of access to most of our online courses, but many courses take as little as a few days or a few weeks to complete.

However one exception is Diploma Courses, which require up to two years to complete.

Once you purchase an online course, we will contact you within one business day to provide you with login info to access your course materials online. We usually send out login codes within 60 minutes after you have enrolled for an online course. If you have not received your login information within 24 hours, please check your email’s spam folder to make sure it didn’t end up there. You are also welcome to contact us anytime if your login information has not arrived within this timeframe.

Login access is 24/7, and you can access training courses from any computer, laptop, or mobile device as long as you have an internet connection. This allows you to fit learning into your schedule anytime, anywhere.

Our courses can be done anywhere in the world, anytime of the day providing you have access to a PC and internet connection.

Orders are normally processed within 24 hours during the working week. If you haven’t received it yet during this time, please be patient as it will definitely be with you soon. Please also keep an eye on your spam or junk folder as orders can sometimes end up there.

Online Exams

Most exams are conducted online. You can take the exams at home or in your office, as long as you have a quiet, private space with a webcam and internet connection.

During the exam you will be required to setup a webcam in your office, and will have a set amount of time to do the exam. Once you start, you will be monitored by an examination proctor who will observe you over your web camera to ensure you are not using any devices or other methods to cheat. Once you start, you cannot start over again. Your exam answers will be submitted at the end of the test and you will receive your results instantly or when the proctor tells you.

If you have sat an exam and passed, this will normally be posted to you within several weeks. If you are doing a short course, you might be allowed to print out your certificate of completion after you’ve finished your course. The more higher level certifications take longer to arrive.

Taking an Exam at a Test Centre

Some certifications require you to sit for the exam in a test centre. Exam halls are available around the world; contact our support team for help finding a test centre near you.

Yes! Here are the types of support we provide:

Tutoring

We offer free tutor support on our entire range of courses, Monday to Friday 9:00am-6pm GMT. We also offer 24/7 Tutor Support as an upgrade option.

Exam Support

We'll help you set up exams for your certifications. Whether you’re looking for a test centre nearby, or want to set up an online exam at home, we'll walk you through all of your options. Our Special Offer Exam Bundles also combine courses with relevant exam fees.

Technical Support

Should any technical issues arise, our support team is here to solve your problems as quickly as possible.

Yes. The majority of our courses are accredited and lead to recognised certifications. There are a small number of non-certification courses that do not lead to a certification however. These are mainly skills based courses only. Please check with us before purchasing your course if you would like us to confirm the certification status of your course.

If you have sat an exam and passed, this will normally be posted to you within several weeks. If you are doing a short course, you might be allowed to print out your certificate of completion after you’ve finished your course. The more higher level certifications take longer to arrive.

Prices depend on the certification. Here are a few average prices:

• Microsoft Office Specialist: Normally around £55-£65
• Microsoft IT Specialist: Microsoft exams are normally £99, excluding Microsoft Office exams.
• CompTIA: Normally around £90-£120
• Cisco: Normally around £90-£120

Our best-selling Special Offer Exam Bundles are the most cost-effective way to learn. These course bundles combine all relevant courses plus official exam fees, for a significant savings of up to £1,000.

Yes. In most cases it’s just a simple case of booking a new date and time. You will have to pay for the exam resit however. It should be noted that you cannot normally resit the same exam on the same day you failed.

There are normally testing centres located throughout the world. We can help you locate your nearest testing centre. Alternatively your course may allow you to sit your exam online in your own home. If would like to enquire about how and where your exams will be sat before starting your course, just send us an email to support@hudsoncourses.com.

You will be required to setup a webcam in your home or office in a closed space. You will have a set amount of time to do the exam. Once you start, you will be monitored by an examination proctor who will observe you over your web camera to ensure you are not using any devices or other methods to cheat. Once you start, you cannot start over again. Your exam answers will be submitted at the end of the test and you will receive your results instantly or when the proctor tells you.

Our best-selling Special Offer Exam Bundles are the most cost-effective way to learn. These course bundles combine all relevant courses plus official exam fees, for a significant savings of up to £1,000.

For all other courses, exam fees are separate.

Yes, we offer bulk discount plans for businesses. Visit our Business Pricing page for more information on our pricing packages.

With a monthly subscription, you are not tied into any contracts. You can keep using the course as and when you like. Once you stop paying, your course will stop 4 weeks after your last payment. We only offer this on a select number of courses, mainly our course bundles and IT courses.

With monthly instalments in which you spread the cost of your course over several months, you MUST pay for all of it over the number of months you requested. Failure to do this might mean a call from a debt recovery agency where they will charge you interest and their own costs. This could possibly double or even triple the cost of your course.

Unfortunately at this moment in time there is no such funding available. All courses must be paid by the student.

Yes! We offer easy monthly installment plans for most courses. Depending on the course, you can spread the cost of your course over a 4+ month period, interest free. No credit checks or credit agreement required.

• Individual Courses and Certification Bundles: For many of our individual courses, Certification Bundles, and Soft Skills Bundles, you can pay in 4 monthly installments.
• Diplomas: Course fees on our Accredited Diplomas can be spread over a period of up to 12 months.
• Special Offer Exam Bundles: Course fees on our Exam Bundles can be spread over 4-6 months. However, you will not be able to sit your exams until your full balance is paid.

For many courses, the installment plan options are available directly on the product pages. For all other courses, please contact us to learn more about setting up an installment plan.

Yes! Here are the types of support we provide:

Tutoring

We offer free tutor support on our entire range of courses, Monday to Friday 9:00am-6pm GMT. We also offer 24/7 Tutor Support as an upgrade option.

Exam Support

We’ll help you set up exams for your certifications. Whether you’re looking for a test centre nearby, or want to set up an online exam at home, we’ll walk you through all of your options. Our best-selling Special Offer Exam Bundles also combine courses with relevant exam fees, for a significant cost savings.

Technical Support

Should any technical issues arise, our support team is here to solve your problems as quickly as possible.

Yes, we offer bulk discount plans for businesses. Visit our Business Pricing page for more information on our pricing packages.

You can monitor your performance through the internal scoring on the Learning Management System (LMS). There are tests and coursework throughout the course that will allow you to grade your level of knowledge at certain points. There is also a final assessment (i.e. mock test).

Absolutely! Our course advisors are available by phone and email anytime you have a question about our courses. You can also schedule a call-back to have someone from our team give you a call at your convenience.

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You should look at our IT Support Technician course or IT Career Builder course. We recommend you start off with the CompTIA A+ course which is an entry-level certification and will give you a good grounding in IT concepts before progressing onto the more technical courses.

This depends on a number of factors such as whereabouts you want to work and how much experience you have.

For IT courses, you can get an idea of your qualification’s earning potential by visiting  www.itjobswatch.co.uk. Type in the name of your qualification in the search box. You’ll also be able to see how in demand your qualification is.

For jobs in the U.S., visit payscale.com.

We can’t guarantee you’ll get a job automatically, but we can offer guidance and advice on how to go about getting a job.

Upon request we can offer guidance and advice in this area such as: how to go about getting a job, how to prepare a CV, how to prepare for an interview, who to contact.

No problem, we're here to help! Please contact us by phone or email and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.