Speech Recognition Training (Dragon)
Training is very much adapted to match the particular requirements of the end user. This will differ dependent on a number of factors: the software version purchased, the applications to be used with SR, existing IT knowledge and expertise, working practices and the users desired outcome and aims.
However, as a guideline, new SR users should expect to cover the following:
- Machine optimisation/set up
- Audio quality checks and dictation skills
- Enrolment
- Creating a user profile
- Understanding and controlling the Dragon
tool bar - Dictation into standard Microsoft packages
- Dictation into bespoke applications
- Using dictation commands
- Formatting and controlling documents by voice]
- Creating new or customised commands
- Vocabulary optimisation
Course Outline Guides (Dragon NaturallySpeaking Training)
Session 1 - Beginner
Session 2 - Intermediate
Session 3 - Advanced
Integration & Customisation
Where users are working with bespoke applications, in house databases or specially designed templates, integration and customisation work can also be conducted. This helps to ensure the speech recognition software runs successfully in conjunction with other packages; enabling direct dictation and navigation or control by voice. In some case additional training time is required for this type of work. For a quote or further detail, please Contact Us to discuss.
Where customisation is required for a specific department or group of users, integration work may be conducted once and rolled out amongst those it is applicable to. As an example, a hospital department requiring integration for a medical reporting system need not have work repeated for each user. Rather, report templates or SR commands can be distributed amongst all user via the network.
Assistive Technology/Assessment Training
VoicePower staff are skilled in delivering training on a range of assistive technologies including:
- Speech Recognition software
- TextHELP! Read and Write
- Inspiration and mind mapping programmes
- Digital note takers and recorders
- Keystone SpeechMaster
6 months telephone, email and remote access support is automatically provided on these packages following the initial training session. Set Up and Installation of software and hardware can also be completed by our staff during the session if required.
Where equipment sourcing and training is been arranged via an Access to Work Scheme assessment, VoicePower offers a discounted training rate. Please contact us for further detail and a quote.
Digital Dictation/Work flow Solution Training
Guidance for end users of the use of digital 
recorder/transcription kit/work flow management software is typically provided alongside installation and set up. For further details, please refer to the Installation Section
Refresher, Group Training & Train the Trainer & Workshop Approaches
Refresher Training
VoicePower Ltd Ltd offers refresher training to users who feel they could benefit from a further course of instruction. Whether training was originally taken with VoicePower or another company, we will help you brush up on skills once learnt (and forgotten!), or build upon existing knowledge to create an expert in the field!
Perhaps your needs or job role has changed with time; you now use a different range of packages or applications and need to know how the get the best from Speech Recognition.
To discuss your requirements, request a quote or book a training session, please Contact Us
Group Training
Group training may be offered within organisation and business where end users have similar needs and work roles. This method is common amongst digital dictation and work flow solutions.
Speech Recognition or Assistive Technology Group training is normally not recommended but can be suitable where the requirements of all end users are identical and where the applications in use are standard.
In a large organisation where demand for software or hardware is high, and funds or time allocation limited, it may be most appropriate to arrange group training sessions or ‘train the trainer’ courses.
'Train the Trainer'
The ‘train the trainer’ format equips the designated trainee/trainees with the skills, not only to use the solutions, but to instruct and support other users. The course is a more intensive form of training than that normally provided to a single end user and can be structured to match the requirements of the organisation in question.
VoicePower staff are best positioned to advise where these approaches would suit so for further details and pricing information, please Contact Us for a discussion.
Workshops
VoicePower Ltd hosts group training and workshops at offices in West Yorkshire. For existing users, this is a great opportunity to brush up on existing skills whilst learning new tips and procedures without incurring the full cost of a one on one training course.
For availability, dates and further details, please Contact Us