Online Mentoring

SkillSoft's online mentoring services are unparalleled in the e-learning industry.

Expert Mentors are available online to provide support, guidance and encouragement to learners. The SkillSoft mentoring team holds over 1,000 certifications and accreditations.

Featured Mentor: Jeff Bryenton

Working as a SkillSoft Mentor, Jeff enjoys the interaction of assisting students with their studies and is committed to lifelong learning! Prior to joining the SkillSoft team, Jeff worked as a Technical Support Specialist and later moved into the role of Quality Assurance Trainer. During this time he was not only responsible for training, but also monitored and coached coworkers in developing their technical skills. This is when Jeff discovered he was as interested in the learning and development of those around him, as he was in his own personal development. A perfect fit for SkillSoft Mentoring, Jeff provides support, guidance, and encouragement to our learners. His certifications include: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, MOS, CCNA, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Linux+, Oracle 11g, and EMCST. In addition to his certifications, Jeff also holds college diplomas in Micro-Computer Applications and Network Administration.

Certification Expertise

The SkillSoft Mentoring team holds over 1,000 certifications and accreditations in addition to extensive and diverse experience in the world of IT. SkillSoft offers online mentoring for over 100 current major certification exams for IT professionals and end user technologies, including such vendors as Microsoft, Cisco, ComptTIA, Oracle, (ISC)², ASQ, and Project Management Institute. Popular mentored certification topics include Microsoft networking, database technologies, Office, and .NET; Cisco CCENT, CCNA, and CCNP; CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+; Oracle OCA and OCP Database Administrator; (ISC)²'s CISSP; ASQ’s Six Sigma, Project Management Institute's PMP; and IT Service Management.

Live Chat

Learners may engage mentors in real-time, online chats to ask a question, confirm understanding of a new topic or request additional information on a difficult subject.

Email My Mentor

The Email My Mentor service enables learners to seek detailed guidance from mentors on in-depth queries. SkillSoft mentors ensure that learners receive answers to complex questions and provide support, guidance, and encouragement during their studies.

Daily Certification Email

Learners may sign up for daily email from SkillSoft mentors to keep on track with certification preparation. Daily email questions are synchronized with the learner's expected progress through certification subjects and help learners assess and refresh their knowledge and stay motivated to achieve their goals.