To find out what training might be available, the Sleuth turned first to NeXT for answers. NeXT offers a series of courses at all levels of NEXTSTEP expertise.
NeXT was more than happy to provide him with details about the company's own programs, including pricing, schedules, and course listings.
When asked for other options, only two other firms, Systemhouse and Pencom, were said to supply training comparable to the training provided by NeXT.
As is his wont, the Sleuth probed further, but, after an exhaustive search through his database, the NeXT representative was unable to provide a list of certified partners.
With the limited amount of available trainers skilled in NEXTSTEP, NeXT needs help if it expects to populate the world with developers skilled in Objective-C and the AppKit. The program for certified training partners is a great way to get that help, but NeXT needs to make its technical-services staff more aware of it.
In the end, it matters less if NeXT supplies the trainers than if the training is readily and widely available.
NeXT Computer can be contacted at 415/366-0900, 800/ 879-6398.
Each month, the Sleuth will look at a different aspect of NEXTSTEP distribution.