I admit, I suck at math and I suck at computers, it just doesn't come naturally to me. However, I have managed to coast through life so far without having to be proficient at either (I took basic math in high school and didn't do very well, never studied computers), I've run into a bit of algebra and trig during my trade certification tests and managed to figure it out (but quickly forgot it after the test!) so I know that I can learn it.
I'm looking ahead to the next few years and trying to come up with a plan to advance in my career and whether I go into a more advanced position in my trade or go into management, my math and computer skills will have to improve.
I'm wondering if you guys know of any math or computer programmes out there, either online, or courses of 4-8 weeks (I could take time off work to do a course).
My computer skills are very basic, I'm looking to become proficient in MS Office and eventually Autocad.
As far as math goes, I need to learn calculus and physics and whatever others that are involved in engineering.
One programme that I'm thinking of doing is the two year Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma at SAIT in Calgary, here's the details:
http://sait.ca/pages/cometosait/whatdoit...amet.shtml
Some of the subjects I'd have to do: Engineering Physics, Computer Fundamentals, Introduction to Thermodynamics, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Economics, Engineering Statics.
Its a bit of a daunting task for a math/computer slacker like myself but the rewards are well worth it, so if any of you guys could give me some pointers about improving these skills, it will be very appreciated.
PS: young guys, don't end like me, study sciences!
I'm looking ahead to the next few years and trying to come up with a plan to advance in my career and whether I go into a more advanced position in my trade or go into management, my math and computer skills will have to improve.
I'm wondering if you guys know of any math or computer programmes out there, either online, or courses of 4-8 weeks (I could take time off work to do a course).
My computer skills are very basic, I'm looking to become proficient in MS Office and eventually Autocad.
As far as math goes, I need to learn calculus and physics and whatever others that are involved in engineering.
One programme that I'm thinking of doing is the two year Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma at SAIT in Calgary, here's the details:
http://sait.ca/pages/cometosait/whatdoit...amet.shtml
Some of the subjects I'd have to do: Engineering Physics, Computer Fundamentals, Introduction to Thermodynamics, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Economics, Engineering Statics.
Its a bit of a daunting task for a math/computer slacker like myself but the rewards are well worth it, so if any of you guys could give me some pointers about improving these skills, it will be very appreciated.
PS: young guys, don't end like me, study sciences!